• Awarded on: June 11, 2007

Suzanne Bolton, Vancouver, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Since she was a teenager working at a Kiwanis Camp for inner city children, Suzanne Bolton has endeavoured to assist people in crisis. For 30 years, she has been a board member and active volunteer for the YWCA of Vancouver. She has also devoted
15 years to helping women who are at risk or in conflict with the law through her involvement with the Elizabeth Fry Society, where she has served as a board member and mentor. In 2001, she helped to open the Maida Duncan Women's & Family Resource and Drop-In Centre, and has provided support to children and families suffering from loss and trauma through the PACE Child and Family Society. Her more recent work with Covenant House has brought hope and inspiration to youth seeking to overcome abuse, addiction and poverty.