Non-Governmental Organizations and Kevin Perra

registered charity: Realizing a queer refugee path is neither simple nor easy, the group formed a registered charity to provide financial assistance to non-governmental organizations actively supporting LGBT+ refugees and newcomers, according to Vancouver Courier. Operated by a working board of volunteers, the charity recently hosted a Pride fundraiser. After successfully helping the gay refugees settle in Vancouver, the group sought to do more. Local realtor Kevin Perra welcomed several hundred attendees to his West End party. McLaren Housing hosted its 11th annual Sparkle Gala. An eclectic crowd that included divas, artists, philanthropists and community leaders made the scene to help raise funds for the fledgling organization, which celebrates its first anniversary this month. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.