supporting those at risk Worldwide
Your community needs you. Homelessness, hunger, health, and addiction are real challenges and your community needs your support. Rick’s heart is huge and Rick’s Heart Foundation tackles these challenges head on. Your support brings measurable and specific positive outcomes in your community.
Latest Update
Cloverdale Santa Parade 2018
Rick’s Heart Foundation supports the community of Cloverdale in Surrey, BC with two parade float entries in the Cloverdale Santa Parade, Sunday December 2, 2018. Our signature pink fire truck and our trackless train wowed the tremendous crowd; we handed outcandy...
read moreMost Unique Tree Award
BC Children’s Hospital and Rick’s Heart Foundation are so proud to have won the Most Unique tree at the 2018 Festival of the Trees Whistler, what a gift. The best gift of all though, is the messages the tree contains, each ornament on the tree carries a story of...
read moreAbout Rick’s Heart Foundation
Issues such as addiction and homelessness affect over 11,000 people in BC alone. The Foundation works hard to improve the poverty situation in Surrey and the surrounding greater Vancouver area by funding community building events and charities, addiction recovery centers and collecting monetary and clothing donations.
We also work globally, connecting businesses and organizations with resources to those who have needs. If you have something unique to give, we can find a great way to make an impact.
Some Of Our Projects
Nightshift Street Ministries
For 10 years the team has sponsored a monthly pizza night and supported the organization at local events, with shipping needs, and by purchasing a “Care Bus”.
Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation
Staff proudly raised $56,000 to purchase a SIM Baby to assist the Surrey Memorial Hospital Staff in training to take the best possible care of babies.
Union Gospel Mission
Diamond Delivery contributes to the Union Gospel Mission to aid in events such as their annual programs to help feed the homeless.
Operation Nicaragua Project
Diamond Delivery sent a full playground that is now a permanent fixture in a community in Nicaragua enjoyed by many children daily!
Rent Our Train
Our train was born out of the need to provide a bright spot of happiness and laughter for those who suffer from poverty, Powered by a locomotive that pulls 2 cars capable of carrying 18 children or 12 adults. It comes complete with a driver, real brass bell, whistle and horn.
Rent Our Truck
Our founder has donated his trackless train and firetruck to many charitable events around the Lower Mainland to bring smiles to people’s faces. Our pink firetruck is one of a kind and provides the opportunity to take a ride in style! Includes delivery, setup, and attendant/operator.
Our Supporters
At Ricks Heart Foundation, we know that without our amazing supporters we would not be able to do what we do. Over the years we have had plenty of support from various individuals and organizations that share our commitment to making a positive impact.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
— Margaret MeadWant to Support Our Mission?
We need your support to continue to tackle Surrey and Vancouver BC’s toughest problems. Give today, right now, to help us make a difference right now!