Indo-Canadian community donated $470,965 to the Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society’s Vaisakhi Radiothon on Tue, 13th to raise funds for Guru Nanak Diversity Village (GNDV), an upcoming long-term care facility that would provide culturally-sensitive care for our seniors. In September 2020, the Provincial Government announced the approval of this 125-bed, 3-storey long-term senior care home to be built in Surrey. GNDV is a $58.3 million project, with $5 million to be raised by the community as community’s contribution to the project. 

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – Indo-Canadian community donated $470,965 to the Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society’s Vaisakhi Radiothon on Tue, 13th to raise funds for Guru Nanak Diversity Village (GNDV), an upcoming long-term care facility that would provide culturally-sensitive care for our seniors. 

In September 2020, the Provincial Government announced the approval of this 125-bed, 3-storey long-term senior care home to be built in Surrey. GNDV is a $58.3 million project, with $5 million to be raised by the community as community’s contribution to the project. 

This facility’s name is a dedication to Guru Nanak Dev ji, who advocated and preached ideals which were based on diversity and equality for all. The Radiothon held on 13th Apr 2021 coincided with other community festivities of Vaisakhi, Ramadan, Navratri, and various other harvest celebrations, truly signifying community connections while bringing them together for supporting and contributing towards GNDV. 

“On behalf of PICS Society, I want to thank and commend all the volunteers, guest speakers, staff, management and Hosts of ConnectFM, as well as the PICS staff and the organizing team for the success of this Radiothon,” said Satbir Cheema, President and CEO of PICS. “I also want to express my sincere thanks to all the donors for their contributions, especially Premier John Horgan and Mayor Doug McCallum for kick-starting our Radiothon with their donations for Guru Nanak Diversity Village.” 

This event was organized and held keeping all COVID-19 health precautions and guidelines as outlined by the Provincial Health Authority. There was an overwhelming response from the community and we continue to receive donations.

 If anyone was unable to join the Radiothon and contribute towards GNDV, you may still send in your donations directly to PICS Society. Tax receipts will be issued for all eligible donations. 

For further information, please contact: Jagtar Singh Dhaliwal (JD), Director Community Engagement and Employment Services: Tel: 604-596-7722 Ext. 110 Cell: 604-719-4681 Email: jagtar.dhaliwal@pics.bc.ca Or, Ms. Ankita Grewal, Fundraising Officer – Guru Nanak Diversity Village: Tel: 604-596-7722 Ext. 103 Cell: 236-818-9490 Email: ankita.grewal@pics.bc.ca