VEMS Fundraiser – Bring More Music to More Kids!

The Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring more music to more kids — including right here at Tennyson!

Last year, 1 4% of VEMS families needed financial assistance , and fundraising helps make that possible. Funds raised support bursaries, instructor wages, rent for school spaces, and music supplies — all of which help keep VEMS programs accessible and affordable for families.

This year’s fundraiser is both fun and delicious — VEMS has partnered with Purdy’s Chocolates (a Canadian company), and up to 25% of all sales will go directly to supporting VEMS ensembles.

🍫 Order your chocolates here: Use your regular email, choose “Online Shopping,” and you’re set!

• Purdy's Catalogue – Winter 2025
• Printable order form

📦 Orders will be delivered at the last rehearsal (on or after December 4).

🎯 Fundraising Target: $500 — enough to cover bursaries for your musical group.

If you prefer to donate directly (and receive a tax receipt for donations over $10), you can use your ensemble’s Direct Donation Link instead.

💡 Bonus: The first three people across all VEMS fundraising teams to order or donate $60 or more will receive $20 in lotto scratch tickets!

Thank you for helping VEMS continue its mission of making music accessible for all children in Vancouver.