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Ignite the Warmth is very thankful for all of the support we receive from the community. For media inquiries, please contact us at ignitethewarmth@gmail.com.
December 2021
Co-founder, Joanne Li discusses with Global News during their “month of giving back” how Ignite the Warmth is taking a unique approach to tackling the issues around homelessness and poverty in the Lower Mainland.
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January 2018
Eight Richmond high school alumni set up ITW four years ago with a mission to combat ignorance of the homeless on three fronts: facilitate, educate and communicate.
Richmond News / Read Full Article
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November 2017
In the holiday spirit of community and giving, this year’s Songs in the Snow supports the Richmond Hospital/Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Shop building restoration on Chatham Street and Ignite the Warmth, which provides blankets to the homeless.
Richmond News / Read Full Article
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November 2016
Ignite the Warmth is a student-led initiative that hands out blankets to people on the Downtown Eastside with personal messages of hope for the recipients.
CBC News / Read Full Article
