Sidoo Family Giving has participated in providing services and funding to the Whole Way House which is a retirement home for our most vulnerable, homeless seniors provided by the government in Vancouver.

Sidoo Family Giving has participated in providing services and funding to the Whole Way House which is a retirement home for our most vulnerable, homeless seniors provided by the government in Vancouver.

David contributed mentorship and guidance with the initial set-up and funding to start the “It’s a Girl Thing” program in June of 2008 as a free recreational program focused on sport and social development for girls aged 10-17. Based out of Princess Margaret Secondary School in the Newton Area of Surrey, the program design and delivery were created on the premise that the Newton area of Surrey had a large South Asian population. The girls-only program model also works extremely well with the teenage demographics, and allows the focus to remain on the girls themselves.

City in Focus [CIF] believes that justice and social needs should be available to people—so it has increased its efforts to encourage philanthropy and social awareness in Vancouver. This non-profit’s work with the Vancouver area marketplace has naturally led to connections with organizations addressing the results of poverty. Over the years, these relationships have afforded CIF the ability to help meet the needs of individuals, non-profits, churches and other social providers through connections to resources. In addition, it annually distributes over a million dollars in directly-given philanthropic contributions. Most importantly, it connects those who have resources, finances, or time with those who are in need. CIF has a widespread chaplaincy as well, through which it work with University students, East Van residents and business community participants. Counseling those in need, and their families, is a primary concern.

The Sidoo Family Endowment of Orthopedics and the Sidoo Family of Endowment for Opthamology were established in 2000. The endowment also supports grants for students in these fields of study. The CH.I.L.D. Foundation was established to find a cure for children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders and to establish research in collaboration with B.C. Children’s Hospital.

David and Sidoo Family Giving have worked closely with the East End Boys Club of Vancouver. His contributions are not only financial but also include mentorship and community support. David has been actively engaged in their programs including speaking with the children, sharing his story, answering questions, offering suggestions and acting as a role model.

David and Manjy Sidoo initiated an $10,000 annual contribution toward an Entrance Award to the Allard School of Law at University of British Columbia in 2015 which is granted to a student entering the J.D. Program who has overcome a significant personal challenge including, but not limited to, illness, a death in the family, injury, etc. to pursue a university education with preference being given to a candidate who is a first generation university student and/or has demonstrated athletic achievement. There have been four recipients to date.

David and Manjy Sidoo initiated an $10,000 annual contribution toward an Entrance Award to the Allard School of Law at University of British Columbia in 2015 which is granted to a student entering the J.D. Program who has overcome a significant personal challenge including, but not limited to, illness, a death in the family, injury, etc. to pursue a university education with preference being given to a candidate who is a first generation university student and/or has demonstrated athletic achievement. There have been four recipients to date.

David has collaborated with Nav Bhatia, Toronto Raptors superfan, in funding the World Vision project “RUDI” (Rise up Daughters of India). The project installed sanitation systems in the Punjab village schools in India so that hundreds of female students have restroom facilities at learning institutions, vastly improving conditions around gender-equal access to education in communities.

David has collaborated with Nav Bhatia, Toronto Raptors superfan, in funding the World Vision project “RUDI” (Rise up Daughters of India). The project installed sanitation systems in the Punjab village schools in India so that hundreds of female students have restroom facilities at learning institutions, vastly improving conditions around gender-equal access to education in communities.

David has collaborated with Nav Bhatia, Toronto Raptors superfan, in funding the World Vision project “RUDI” (Rise up Daughters of India). The project installed sanitation systems in the Punjab village schools in India so that hundreds of female students have restroom facilities at learning institutions, vastly improving conditions around gender-equal access to education in communities.

David has collaborated with Nav Bhatia, Toronto Raptors superfan, in funding the World Vision project “RUDI” (Rise up Daughters of India). The project installed sanitation systems in the Punjab village schools in India so that hundreds of female students have restroom facilities at learning institutions, vastly improving conditions around gender-equal access to education in communities.

Established in 1989, the Crescent Moon Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for educational pursuits that will benefit children most in need who have displayed a commitment to their community, as well as other charitable causes. Sidoo Family Giving has been proud to support the Rising Moon Scholarship Program which awards ten scholarships of up to $5,000 annually to students that demonstrate a commitment to their community, excel in leadership and academics, and who are in need.

Established in 1989, the Crescent Moon Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for educational pursuits that will benefit children most in need who have displayed a commitment to their community, as well as other charitable causes. Sidoo Family Giving has been proud to support the Rising Moon Scholarship Program which awards ten scholarships of up to $5,000 annually to students that demonstrate a commitment to their community, excel in leadership and academics, and who are in need.

David and Manjy Sidoo are both UBC alumni, and Sidoo Family Giving provides generous scholarships to students in athletics and the arts. The athletics endowment is the largest of its kind at UBC. Each year SFG funds 14-20 athletic scholarships to create opportunities for students within the community to attend UBC. As a former UBC Thunderbirds football star who went on to play in the CFL, David has consistently given back to the school and team that supported his dreams. In 2010 David sponsored the renovation of Thunderbird Stadium’s Heritage Room, complete with a state of the art AV system. The room celebrates the history of UBC football and provides an inspiring meeting place for the varsity football team and for pre and post-game gatherings of T-Bird alumni. The Sidoo Family Thunderbird Scholarship Endowment was established in 2002 to support UBC athletes and each year funds several awards for student-athletes.

David and Manjy Sidoo are both UBC alumni, and Sidoo Family Giving provides generous scholarships to students in athletics and the arts. The athletics endowment is the largest of its kind at UBC. Each year SFG funds 14-20 athletic scholarships to create opportunities for students within the community to attend UBC. As a former UBC Thunderbirds football star who went on to play in the CFL, David has consistently given back to the school and team that supported his dreams. In 2010 David sponsored the renovation of Thunderbird Stadium’s Heritage Room, complete with a state of the art AV system. The room celebrates the history of UBC football and provides an inspiring meeting place for the varsity football team and for pre and post-game gatherings of T-Bird alumni. The Sidoo Family Thunderbird Scholarship Endowment was established in 2002 to support UBC athletes and each year funds several awards for student-athletes.

David and Manjy Sidoo are both UBC alumni, and Sidoo Family Giving provides generous scholarships to students in athletics and the arts. The athletics endowment is the largest of its kind at UBC. Each year SFG funds 14-20 athletic scholarships to create opportunities for students within the community to attend UBC. As a former UBC Thunderbirds football star who went on to play in the CFL, David has consistently given back to the school and team that supported his dreams. In 2010 David sponsored the renovation of Thunderbird Stadium’s Heritage Room, complete with a state of the art AV system. The room celebrates the history of UBC football and provides an inspiring meeting place for the varsity football team and for pre and post-game gatherings of T-Bird alumni. The Sidoo Family Thunderbird Scholarship Endowment was established in 2002 to support UBC athletes and each year funds several awards for student-athletes.

David and Manjy Sidoo are both UBC alumni, and Sidoo Family Giving provides generous scholarships to students in athletics and the arts. The athletics endowment is the largest of its kind at UBC. Each year SFG funds 14-20 athletic scholarships to create opportunities for students within the community to attend UBC. As a former UBC Thunderbirds football star who went on to play in the CFL, David has consistently given back to the school and team that supported his dreams. In 2010 David sponsored the renovation of Thunderbird Stadium’s Heritage Room, complete with a state of the art AV system. The room celebrates the history of UBC football and provides an inspiring meeting place for the varsity football team and for pre and post-game gatherings of T-Bird alumni. The Sidoo Family Thunderbird Scholarship Endowment was established in 2002 to support UBC athletes and each year funds several awards for student-athletes.

David and Manjy Sidoo are both UBC alumni, and Sidoo Family Giving provides generous scholarships to students in athletics and the arts. The athletics endowment is the largest of its kind at UBC. Each year SFG funds 14-20 athletic scholarships to create opportunities for students within the community to attend UBC. As a former UBC Thunderbirds football star who went on to play in the CFL, David has consistently given back to the school and team that supported his dreams. In 2010 David sponsored the renovation of Thunderbird Stadium’s Heritage Room, complete with a state of the art AV system. The room celebrates the history of UBC football and provides an inspiring meeting place for the varsity football team and for pre and post-game gatherings of T-Bird alumni. The Sidoo Family Thunderbird Scholarship Endowment was established in 2002 to support UBC athletes and each year funds several awards for student-athletes.

For over a decade, David Sidoo has proudly supported KidsPlay Foundation, offering mentorship, sponsorship, and life-changing opportunities for youth across British Columbia. Through his leadership and philanthropy, Sidoo has helped keep thousands of kids away from gangs and violence by funding free sports and education programs.