Embracing Possibilities: Passions, Presented by RBC, Returns This November
Embracing Possibilities: Passions, Presented by RBC, Returns This November
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Dr. Peter Centre’s annual culinary fundraiser gala, which has raised more than $2.5 million since its inception in 2002
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One of Vancouver’s most anticipated culinary fundraiser events, Passions, presented by RBC, is set to return on November 30, 2023, at Granville Island’s Performance Works (1218 Cartwright Street). From 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., guests can enjoy delicious bites, wine, and cocktails from the city’s top chefs throughout the evening while directly raising funds for Dr. Peter Centre’s vital Food and Nutrition Program. Tickets are on sale - Click Here.
Over 18 restaurants and bars have committed to Passions 2023, including Michelin-starred, local, and independent gems and long-standing institutions across our city. Participating restaurants include Anh and Chi, Cantina Norte, Fanny Bay Oyster Bar, Fiorino, iDen & QuanJude Beijing Duck House, Homer St. Café, Joe Fortes, Maenam, Melo Patisserie, Minami Yaletown, Oddfish, Pacific Yatch Charters & PYC Catering, PiDGin, Salathai Thai Restaurant, Sushi Hil, The Acorn, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar and Zarak.
Acclaimed bartender Guy Stowell of Tocador and up-and-coming Chelsea McNabb of Anh and Chi will be wiping cocktails along with fresh brews from award-winning Powell Brewery.
“We are thrilled to support Passions this year as Gala co-chairs. The food program at the Dr. Peter Centre isn't merely about sustenance; it's the cornerstone of the comprehensive care that the centre provides,” explains Amelie Nguyen and Sophia Cheng, 2023 Passions Committee co-chairs. “With every meal, the team reaffirms their commitment, giving many their first taste of stability and community in years. We look forward to an evening of great food, cocktails, and giving this November, and hope many will join us for this 20th milestone year.”
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Outgoing Chair, Michael Barker-fyfe, adds, "The journey from our humble beginnings to where we are today, celebrating the 20th anniversary, has been incredible. Our community's dedication, passion, and continuous support have been the driving force behind our success. Passions isn't just a gala; it reflects our collective effort to create meaningful change."
Entering the Dr. Peter Centre is stepping into a world filled with hope, possibilities, and care. The Centre is where innovative ideas merge with deep compassion, reshaping the vision of complex healthcare. For many who've previously felt the sting of societal exclusion, they find stability, belonging, and transformation, often initiated by sharing a meal.
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The celebrated Passions gala, known as “Vancouver’s Best Small Gala”, is one of Vancouver’s most anticipated food and wine events. It beckons to an evening where culinary maestros
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present tasting dishes supporting the food program at the Centre. Over the years, this commendable initiative has channeled over $2.5 million in support of the Dr. Peter Centre.
“We provide opportunities for people who have had doors closed to them. They’re not welcome in stores or restaurants,” says Scott Elliott, CEO, of Dr. Peter Centre. "We are a place where participants can go when the rest of society has turned them away. It starts with small steps. That first stable day leads to a stable week, and, ultimately, to a more stable life. And if you have a lot of instability in your life, a hot meal goes a long way.”
Vancouver’s Man About Town Fred Lee and Global TV’s Sophie Lui return to emcee the special evening this year.
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Tickets for Passions 2023 are now available online. Click Here to purchase tickets.
Ticket Information:
VIP Hour starting at 5:30 p.m.: $300
General admission starting at 6:30 p.m.: $225
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About the Dr. Peter Centre:
The Dr. Peter Centre is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver and provides progressive health care for people with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and complex mental health issues. The Centre offers a broad spectrum of services, from day health to long-term residential care, keeping them all connected to their community of health.
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