When 91原创鈥檚 Stephen Tomes reflects on the charities and organizations he chooses to support through his , it comes from a deeply personal place.
As a cancer survivor in his youth, supporting the B.C.鈥檚 was a natural, says the licensed contractor and owner of and , which features flooring, cabinets, countertops and other renovation essentials.
And as a newcomer to Canada, recently arrived in Nova Scotia from the United Kingdom, helped him get on his feet and get established in his new home; in return, today Tomes pays their monthly mortgage that lets them continue helping widows and orphans without a place to live, and providing supports for at-risk youth.
He鈥檚 delighted to continue hearing stories from people they鈥檝e helped, many now here on the West Coast, like himself.
鈥淚 lived there for many years and they helped me a lot when I was just getting going 鈥� I just wanted to pay that back,鈥� Tomes says.
Here at home, he also pays the tuition for two daughters of a Fraser Valley widow, so they can continue to stay in their preferred school.
鈥淲e do have a Christian faith, so it鈥檚 important to us that a portion of our profits go toward helping people in need,鈥� Tomes explains. 鈥淲e do as much as we can.鈥�
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And, having served alongside the U.K. and Canadian armed forces, he also provides in-store discounts to military members, veterans and emergency services personnel.
But for Tomes, giving back isn鈥檛 only a matter of financial contributions, it鈥檚 also about giving his time and sharing the expertise gained over his years in business and the construction industry.
In addition to serving as a director of the Lower Mainland Better Business Bureau, he volunteers with the Home Inspection Association of BC and works with the province on the BC Step Code, which supports energy-efficient building practices.
Like the financial supports, it鈥檚 all part of building community.
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