About Us
After 11 years of serving our community through our thrift store, we are saddened to announce that this chapter of our fundraising journey is coming to an end. While our store will be closing, our commitment to making a difference remains stronger than ever. We will continue to fundraise in new and meaningful ways to support our mission, and we hope you'll join us in this next phase our our work. Stay connected with us for updates on how you can continue to be part of our efforts by joining our mailing list. Thank you for your unwavering support - it means the world to us!!
We will provide opportunities for children, youth, families and our community that lead toward success and independence.
In 2011, two Burnaby Community School Coordinators saw a need to support vulnerable children and families South East Burnaby. The idea was to create a way so that all funds raised would go back to the community providing sustainable funding in the neediest Burnaby schools. Accessing grants proved difficult and unreliable. Inspired by the work of the Royal Columbian Thrift Store, the idea of starting the BASES Family Thrift Store was born. The grand opening happened in October 2013.
In 2014, BASES raised a few thousand dollars and was thrilled to supported 4 Burnaby. By 2018 BASES had expanded its support to 12 schools from both the Burnaby and New Westminster School District. Our partner schools in Burnaby and New Westminster now include:
Armstrong, Byrne Creek, Cariboo Hill, Edmonds, Maywood, Morley, Second Street, Stride, Twelfth Avenue, Windsor, Fraser River Middle, Qayqayt and Lord Kelvin.
Since 2012, BASES has donated over $550,000 to programming for children and youth in our community.
BASES continues to focus on our goal of helping marginalized students have opportunities that align with other students and that they enjoy the possibility of doors opening throughout their entire school experience. Canada will be a better place when those who are underserved receive opportunities that are assumed by most Canadians.