The Squamish Sikh Society has donated $15,000 to the Squamish Hospital Foundation to support the hospital’s CT scan initiative and other ongoing healthcare projects.
Established in 1983, the Squamish Sikh Society manages the local Gurdwara (Sikh temple) and serves as a religious and cultural centre for the Sikh community in Squamish. In addition to organizing religious services and the annual Sikh Parade, the society has remained actively involved in community support initiatives.
Satnam Singh Sekhon, president of the Squamish Sikh Society, said the organization is committed to serving the broader Squamish community. “We operate a free kitchen every day for anyone in need of a hot vegetarian meal,” Sekhon said. “We have also partnered with Vancouver Coastal Health Public Health and Sea to Sky Community Services to expand our community programs. In addition, our members have donated approximately 300 kilograms of food to the Squamish Food Bank.”
The Squamish Sikh Society is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and supported by members of the local Sikh community. The donation reflects a collective effort by Sikh residents of Squamish to give back to the community.
The contribution is rooted in Dasvandh, a core principle of the Sikh faith that encourages individuals to donate a portion of their income toward charitable and community causes.
