what we're all about

WE spend our days fighting/thinking of poverty in so many different locations of the Fraser Valley. We often get asked “what can people do to help the less fortunate & or those that have simply hit hard times?”

As with any complex social issue, there are myriad reasons that people have hit various road blocks in their life. Our goal is to try & break down some of the immediate hardships to create short and sometimes long-term solutions. We aim to make life a wee bit better for people who have hit the cross road of hardship. Once we’ve identified the individual & do our best to be certain assistance is valid, we then aim to help get the individual/s through the rough road they have encountered. Our goal will be to focus on those with the greater of needs & or urgency. The basics of food & clothing are no doubt our priority.

On our journey we have come across so many eager to assist, drive from A to B, pick up from here to there, make a simple meal, share an idea….for this we just can’t thank you enough. Please allow us to remind you – if you are picking up and/or dropping off it is critical you do so. Should you be caught in a position that brings you to a halt for any reason PLEASE contact us directly OR delegate to someone on the post/thread in order to follow through.

We will do our best to allow you to see some very positive changes in the way one perceives hardship. Should you have any great ideas for our page, we welcome you – EMAIL us here

Some of our team

Born and raised right here in the beautiful Fraser Valley. I am often found out & about on a wide range of adventures with my two beautiful nieces. Somehow it often revolved around helping someone out. No matter what one was doing – you can always find someone that could use a helping hand. I question myself daily. How can we make life a little more bearable for another human? Volunteering for me simply has become second nature. With that said, I decided it was time. It was time to find like minded individuals who have a genuine desire with a similar thought process as myself. That’s why in Sept 2017 Big Hearts of the Fraser Valley was created. I have found myself totally dedicated to Big Hearts of the Fraser Valley and am extremely proud of the unity within this extraordinary group. I personally will do my best to moderate, guide and assist in the lives that need it the most.

Hello everyone, just your big hearted friendly neighborhood weirdo here, kinda feel like the rebel of the group. I’m a father of 3, who moved to the Fraser Valley in 2018 and found my mental health dwindling due to not having any supports around, finding Big Hearts of the Fraser Valley in 2022 was kind of a life saver for me. I joined and took the first chance I could to volunteer (way out of my comfort zone at the time), but I did it and haven’t looked back since. I have met so many amazing and wonderful people through this group and it has helped me to spread my need to be there for others further than I could on my own. They let me be me with only moderate rein on my leash, and for that, I truly thank and appreciate them.

I’ve lived in the Fraser Valley since 2019 and I am a happily married father of three. I first discovered Big Hearts of the Fraser Valley on Facebook, and they’ve always been incredibly caring and supportive of my family. I’ve struggled with anxiety and severe panic disorder for years, but I wanted to find a way to give back and pay it forward. Volunteering felt like a BIG STEP outside my comfort zone, but it’s been absolutely worth it. Big Hearts of the Fraser Valley is a great group of people, and we always have a lot of fun putting on different events. Even my children get involved from time to time, helping attract customers to our hot dog fundraisers. It’s been very a meaningful experience for all of us.

I’ve been proud to volunteer with Big Hearts of the Fraser Valley for the past couple of years, supporting community events and initiatives that bring people together. In my role, I provide first aid, or other supports as needed helping ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved. Volunteering with the organization has given me the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way while staying actively engaged in my community. I’m especially grateful for my fellow volunteers, many of whom have become great friends along the way.

what we're all about

Some of our team

Nadine

Luke aka Mr. BBQ

Kevin Bacon

Amanda Rigdon

past members

Mike (and Noodles)

Lori

Dana