Our Vision:
- "Charging up the leaders of tomorrow."
- To provide training for special events and project management;
- To encourage the creation and realization of new project ideas;
- To bridge communities together in harmony;
- To foster social values and responsibility; and
- To push for the betterment of our communities
Power Unit History:
Founded in February 2002, Power Unit has raised over $45,000 for Toronto charities, and grown from a small group of enthusiastic university students to over sixty students and recent graduates from across Toronto. Members range from 17 to 26-year-olds, with diverse backgrounds and interest, all united under the belief that youth can leave an indelible mark upon society for the better. Dedication, spirit, and philanthropy set the organization apart from other leadership programs,
being Power Unit's mantra. Toronto Night Market, formerly known as Asian Night Market, has been and continues to be the organization's flagship project, attracting tens of thousands to a two-day celebration of Asian food and culture in Markham, Ontario. The following is a brief chronological history of Power Unit:
2002_____________________________________________________
- President: Jimmy Yin
- Asian Night Market launched in July, raising $3,000 for Covenant House.
- President: Jimmy Yin
- Second Career Opportunities Fair held in February, aimed at helping new Chinese immigrants. Twenty-five exhibitors attracted 1,000 attendees to Mel Lastman Square and raised $4,000.
- Asian Night Market: "Bring Toronto Back to Life", was held in July in an effort to rejuvenate Toronto after the SARS scare. $10,000 was raised to benefit The Scarborough Hospital, Grace Division.
- President: Anita Ko
- Asian Night Market held in July, benefiting Child Find in memory of Cecilia Zhang and raising $5,000.
- President: Ling Chung
- Asian Night Market held in July, donating $10,000 to Harmony Place.
- The E3 Challenge launched in July, pitting four teams of high-school seniors and university freshmen against each other, in a business competition with events partners Ontario Place, Chapters, and Taiwan Festival.
- President: Urban Lee
- Toronto Night Market held in July, attracting over 50,0000 people and raising $10,000 for Under the Banyan Tree: Centre for the Developmentally Disabled.
- The E3 Challenge held in July and August with event partners Ontario Place and HSBC.
- President: Victoria Phan
- Toronto Night Market held in July, raising $10,000 for Yee Hong’s Centre for Geriatric Care.
- The E3 Challenge held in July and August with event partners Ontario Science Centre and North Toronto Mitsubishi.
