BC COMMUNITY ALLIANCE AND SAFE SCHOOL HUB PRESENTS
COMMUNITY GALA RISE: AFRICAN EXCELLENCE IN A NEW ERA
This year’s theme “RISE: African Excellence in a New Era” — celebrates African identity, intergenerational leadership, and community resilience. Every contribution directly powers the next generation of changemakers through our programs, youth ventures, and our new BCCA Head Office and Program Space at the Broadway Youth Resource Centre (BYRC), 2455 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC — the home base for our SSLP Venture Hub.
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2025 The BCCA Presents: 2nd Community Gala: RISE: AFRICAN EXCELLENCE IN A NEW ERA
Community Gala - Event Overview
2024 Gala Night Photos: https://twinklzmultimedia.pic-time.com/-bcca/gallery
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 (3:00–7:00 PM) at the SFU SUB Ballroom for an unforgettable celebration of Black excellence, youth leadership, and community impact.
✨ Program Highlights
🎙 Keynote Speaker: Dacious Richardson (Founder, RARE)
🎶 Afrofusion Celebration: DJ Drac
🎓 Youth Feature: Ife Adesanwo – SSLP Pitch Competition Winner
💫 Special Presentation: Community Venture Hub Showcase
🍽 Dinner: Afro-Caribbean Buffet by Royals Jerk Spot
🍹 Mocktails: Tropicraze Bar featuring the Golden Rise Spritz
💛 Why It Matters
Your ticket is more than admission — it’s an investment in community infrastructure.
All proceeds directly support:
🚀 Community Venture Fund — Youth entrepreneurship & reinvestmenT
🛡 Safe School Hub — Advancing safety & equity in BC schools
❤️ Crisis Response Team — Family advocacy & legal support
🌍 Presented By:
BC Community Alliance (BCCA)
in partnership with the NBA Foundation, Foundation for Black Communities, and our newest sponsor Hogan’s Alley Society.
🎟 Tickets:
🎓 Students: $50 | 💼 BCCA Members: $60 | 🌟 General Admission: $100
🎟 50 complimentary tickets reserved for SSLP students and families.
📅 Date: November 16, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: SFU SUB Ballroom, Vancouver
📱 Follow @bcca_vancouver for updates, reveals, and behind-the-scenes moments as we count down to Gala Day.
Date
November 16, 2025
Time
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location
8888 University Drive West
Meet Dacious Richardson
Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Dacious Richardson Founder, RARE (Rise Above Reality Expectation)
Dacious Richardson is a Liberian-born Canadian community leader, youth advocate, and founder of RARE, a Surrey-based nonprofit empowering Black, refugee, immigrant, newcomer, and at-risk youth through leadership, sports, arts, and mentorship. Arriving in Canada as a refugee in 2011, Dacious transformed his journey into a mission to create inclusive, empowering spaces for marginalized communities. Under his leadership, RARE has become a catalyst for youth empowerment, offering programs like the Future Leaders Program, YOUth Say No to Hate & Racism Tournaments, and Mini Olympic Sports for Inclusion.
Beyond RARE, Dacious serves as a liaison with the Surrey School District, youth coordinator for the Liberian-Canadian Association, and a UNHCR Youth Advisory Group member, representing Canada globally on refugee leadership and inclusion. His dedication has earned national and international recognition — including the BC Multiculturalism & Anti-Racism Emerging Leader Award, Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award, and City of Surrey Distinctions Mayor’s Choice Award.
Through sports, storytelling, and mentorship, Dacious continues to inspire youth to rise above expectations and lead with purpose.
Community Impact
Transforming Lives Through Education and Support
