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This year's Passions gala will take place November 26th, 2025. It's never too early to get excited: tickets go live in September.
Passions Gala 2024
Thanks to generous attendees like you, Passions raised over $228,000 to support our vital Food and Nutrition Program.
Your support allows Dr. Peter Centre to continue providing nourishing meals to the 2% of the population sidelined by society, and facing complex social and health issues. The presence and generosity of all involved—from sponsors to chefs, attendees and event staff—helped transform lives this year, providing hope and belonging to those who have had doors closed to them elsewhere.
Mark your calendars for next year's event, when Vancouver's "best small gala" returns for another evening of great food, glamour and transformative compassion.
Featured Restaurants, Bars & Suppliers
7 Seas | AMA | The Acorn | Anh and Chi | Athiana Acres | Audécious | Cantina Norte | C Market Coffee | The Beverage Collective | Authentic | Copperpenny Distilling Co. | Dageraad | Dang Good Ice | Don Fulano | F.I.S.H. | Fanny Bay Oyster Bar | Ferry Market | Fiorino | Good Thief | Holts Cafe | iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck House | Legends Haul | Lila | Nammos Estiatorio | Nespresso | Oddfish | Phantom Creek Estates | PiDGiN | Provence Marinaside | Sea Cider | Sushi Hil | UHA Geoduck | Wildlight Kitchen + Bar | Zoomak
About Passions
The history of Passions dates back to 2002, to a small charity cooking class at Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks. In 2004, the event was moved to the Dr. Peter Centre and titled Passions. Organized by Vancouver food media personality Nathan Fong, the inaugural event featured nine chefs, and 100 attendees and raised $7,000. 21 years on, this most recent Passions featured 26 restaurants and bars, 92 silent and live auction items, and 227 attendees. Since its inception, this annual culinary fundraising gala has raised nearly $3 million.
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In Support of the Dr. Peter Centre
The Dr. Peter Centre manages a Day Health program, a 24-hour licensed care residence with specialized nursing care, and an enhanced supportive housing program, to provide comprehensive, stigma-free care for people living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance use, and homelessness.
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