Hundreds gathered at Skydive Vancouver on Thursday, July 10 for the 16th annual Leap of Faith event, a tandem skydiving fundraiser in support of Cyrus Centre’s work with at-risk and youth experiencing homelessness. By the end of the day, $153,571 had been raised—an...
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38 Jumps Later: Why Aaron Keeps Taking the Leap of Faith
Three years ago, Aaron said yes to something that felt a little wild: jumping out of a plane for youth experiencing homelessness. It was his first Leap of Faith with Cyrus Centre, a skydive fundraiser supporting youth in the Fraser Valley. The idea was simple but...
One Woman’s Legacy: How Margaret’s Gift Continues to Feed and Heal Youth in Need
By Trevor Wiens - Director, Chilliwack Centre “Today is a good, good day.” – Margaret Lee BallamJune 6, 1930 – December 6, 2018 A number of years ago, Les and I sat across from a woman whose kindness and clarity left an impression we won’t soon forget. Her name was...
Coming Home Gala Recap: A Night of Community, Reflection, and Hope
Recap of the inspiring Coming Home Gala, celebrating the mission of Cyrus Centre. From heartfelt stories to a successful auction, relive the highlights of a memorable evening dedicated to supporting youth in need.
Understanding Youth Homelessness: Marlie’s Story and the Critical Role of Support Systems
Youth homelessness is more than just a statistic. It’s a lived experience faced by many young people who are often overlooked by societal systems. Marlie, who now works at Cyrus Centre, knows this firsthand. Her story is one of resilience, and she shares her journey...
Hospitality as Healing: A Chaplain’s Perspective at Cyrus Centre
For years, my wife Tammy and I have been deeply moved by the work Cyrus Centre does to care for the youth of our city. During my 18 years as a volunteer on the Cyrus Centre board, I never tired of hearing stories of how young lives were being transformed - families...






