Volume Studio Gallery Ltd.

06/11/2024

05/11/2024

It’s ANGEL TIME!

"The Christmas Angel program provides an important service to individuals, families, and seniors in our community over the Christmas season.

We have families of all sizes, seniors, individuals, and vulnerable youth.

There is no limit or minimum
requirement as to how much you “need” to do, it is totally up to the Angel.

You might choose to help in one of several ways:

- Plan with your family, friends or
colleagues to ‘Adopt’ a family or individual, youth, adult, or
family.

- Make a monetary donation to help fulfill the wishes of Christmas Angel clients… via etransfer to [email protected] or in
person at our office.

CONTACT US at [email protected] for more information."

08/10/2024

Dean Thullner- Veljacic sits down with Marc Taschereau the general manager of Coco Cafe to discuss why their goodies are as tasty as their mission is impactful.

Dean Thullner- Veljacic sits down with Marc Taschereau the general manager of Coco Cafe to discuss why their goodies are as tasty as their mission is impact...

05/10/2024

"Together we serve purpose, empowerment and belonging.

COCO is where community works.
At COCO Cafe, we're all about building a community and empowering people with developmental disabilities through meaningful employment, comprehensive training, and social connections. And trust us, our goodies are as tasty as our mission is impactful! "

🎉 WOW! We are super excited to announce that COCO has won several more awards. This time in Nanaimo Community Votes 2024! 🎉

🏅 TOP PICK - Café and Coffee Shop
🏅 TOP PICK - Soup
🥇 GOLD - Caterers
🥉 BRONZE - Breakfast Restaurant

Considering the incredible competition in these categories, these awards highlight not just the delicious food and service we offer, but the amazing abilities and dedication of our diverse team! 💙

Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support our mission of creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities. Together, we're achieving great things! 🌟

28/09/2024

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28/09/2024

Remembering all that was magnificently SHINE.
This event was only made possible by the hundreds of volunteers that selflessly of themselves in the spirit of giving back.

Brilliant! is a Fashion Show Fundraiser Gala hosted by St. Paul's Hospital Foundation to raise funds and awareness for the Mental Health and Addiction Programs at St. Paul's Hospital. Inspired by those who've battled villains to emerge the hero of their own fairy tale. This years Brilliant! theme is Fairy Tales.

Vancouver's most fashion-forward designers, hairstylists, make-up artists and performers volunteered their time and talent to make this show of love possible. !

Learn more by visiting our website www.brilliant.helpstpauls.com/

28/09/2024

Remembering all that was magnificently SHINE - this event was only made possible by the hundreds of volunteers that gave selflessly of themselves in the spirit of giving back.

“Some of the best shots of shine. A tribute to Alexander McQueen’s talent!
Jewelry and costume design by Carolyn Bruce
Body and face makeup by Jennifer Little wigsand hair by me ! My great assistants! Up And coming superstars- Martha Pritchard,Tara-Lynn Fournier and Chloe Greatrex. Managed and produced by Victoria Clements! Show produced by Dean Thullner-Veljacic.”

28/09/2024

Remembering all that was magnificently SHINE.
This event was only made possible by the hundreds of volunteers that gave selflessly of themselves in the spirit of giving back.

"I want to take a moment to publically thank the people who were a big part of my weekend. Saturday night I was part of a huge event called Brilliant! - A Show of Love in support of St. Paul's Hospital Foundation. Together, through dedicated volunteers and the generosity of the audience in attendance, we raised over 1.4 million dollars for this most-worthy cause. To my models: Louise Kaye, Megan Everall, Stefanie Cornell, Mialita Venus King, Carmen Green, Emelia Coryn, Harvest Mars, Jen Ryley, Naomi Hughes-Hall.....Thank you for your time, your efforts and you enthusiasm. You looked fantastic, and in doing so made me look pretty awesome as well. To Tina Kohler and the amazing hair stylist team at In.Salon Yaletown and Is. Salon….I applaud your creativity and your vision. I trust you in completely and look forward to working with you again on future projects. To Derek Lauscher and his make-up wizardry team from Blanche McDonald. Thank you for the beautiful faces. The girls looked STUNNING, and I know they kept those jewels on their faces looooong into the night. Jenny Ruth: your transformation of Cameron O'neil into a lust-crazy wolf was so fabulous. I know we will work again together on many projects, and I value your friendship. Michael MacIsaac, I can’t thank you enough for your support and for taking care of my mom throughout the evening. You are a beautiful man, both inside and out. Dean Thullner. You amaze and inspire me. Your dedication is outstanding and I am honored and thrilled to work with you on this project. To Monica Chan, Nathan McLean and Donna Rose Styles …thank you for accepting my mom backstage, and for keeping everyone in line and en pointe. I know I had some crazy requests, and I thank you for accepting this crazy designer’s ideas. And to my mom Lucia Schipperus. All my life you have been my champion and my cheerleader. You surrendered your summer, stayed up late with me, encouraged me, were the calm through my temper tantrums and kicked my but when I even thought of giving up. I love you. I love you. I love you."

25/09/2024

Not only will there be AMAZING art that has been created by our Supportive Housing Clients and donated by the community, but we are giving Gala attendees the chance to be a part of the art! Create a small piece of work that will become a larger piece that will be enjoyed by the clients of David's Place

Get your ticket https://bit.ly/3VYrRDO

19/09/2024

17/09/2024

Don't miss your chance! Get your Creating Hope Art Gala ticket before it's too late!

Enjoy an evening of food, music, and art! So much beautiful art! And did we mention silent auction items totaling over $3500 and climbing?

Get 9 friends together and save on tickets when you purchase a table!
https://bit.ly/3VYrRDO

City of Nanaimo Local Government

06/09/2024

"Dean sits down with Donna Hais: Chair for the advocacy group called “Fair Care Alliance, whose mission is to ensure that all people North of the Malahat have access to culturally appropriate and comprehensive, tertiary healthcare in Nanaimo on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation”

Dean sits down with Donna Hais: Chair for the advocacy group called “Fair Care Alliance, Who’s mission is to ensure that all people North of the Malahat have...

04/09/2024

As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches, we would like to share with you this flier from the Vancouver Island Crisis Line. Join their free event this Sunday, September 8th.

31/08/2024

18/05/2023

I am very honoured to be part of this heartfelt production celebrating inclusion, diversity and acceptance.

Thank you Joycelyn, Todd and the Nanaimo SHAW team for creating this piece to highlight SHINE.

Join host Elmaz Wilder this Thursday for Spotlight Features: Celebrating Pride, a collection of stories highlighting the perseverance, resilience, and progre...

18/05/2023

I’m very honoured to be part of this production. Thank you Jocelyn, Todd and the SHAW team for putting this together.