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NEW TEMPLE EXPANSION
A larger home for Jain life in British Columbia.
Our community has grown. Now our temple is growing too. JCBC has purchased the space right next to our temple in Surrey, and together we are turning it into more room for worship, learning, and celebration.
RAISED
$1.1M
GOAL
$1.7M
67% funded$0.6M to go
Goal is the total project cost, subject to permits and final renovation estimates. Figures as of February 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
We have outgrown our walls. That is a good problem to have.
In 1984, a handful of families gathered to pray together. Today, nearly 200 members, a Pathshala, a Youth Group, and festivals that fill every corner of the temple call JCBC home.
The expansion is our answer to that growth. It is a promise to every family who built this community, and to every Jain family still finding their way to BC.
What the expansion gives us
- More room for worshipso the whole community can gather together on festival days
- Space for celebrationsfrom Paryushan to Diwali, as our community grows
- A home for learningwith room for Pathshala and youth programs
- A lasting foundationfor Jain life in BC, for generations to come
THE VISION
One temple, more room to grow.
The new space is directly next to our current temple at 14770 64 Ave, Surrey. That means we build on everything we already have: the same address, the same community, with far more room to gather, worship, and teach.
OUR JOURNEY
From a shared dream to 67% funded.
Every step below happened because our community believed in it.
Completed: The vision
JCBC leaders see that the community needs more space and begin planning.
Completed: The campaign opens
Families and supporters across BC are invited to help.
Completed: The space is ours
JCBC purchases the unit next to the temple. Possession: March 2026.
Completed: $1 million raised
A landmark reached through the generosity of families across BC.
Current step: Now: closing the gap
$0.6M to go to reach our $1.7M goal.
Coming next: Next: renovating the new space
Turning the new unit into part of our temple.
CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
Together, we have come a long way.
67%FUNDED
- Goal
- $1.7M
- Raised so far
- $1.1M
- Still to go
- $0.6M
Every donation, at every level, moves us closer to opening the doors of the expanded temple.
HOW WE HONOUR OUR DONORS
The generosity building our future.
This temple will stand for generations. Families who give to the New Temple Expansion will be honoured in the temple itself, so their generosity is remembered by everyone who walks through its doors.
TEMPLE NAMING
The temple named in your family’s name
$400,000
THE DONOR WALL
Founders & Flame Bearers
Your name on the wall with a framed picture
$100,000
Pillars of the Temple
Your name on the Wall of Gratitude with a platinum brick
$50,000 to $100,000
Circle of Compassion
Your name on the wall with a diamond brick
$25,000 to $50,000
Sacred Supporters’ Wall
Your name on the wall with a gold brick
$10,000 to $25,000
Thinking about a donation at one of these levels? We would be glad to talk with you and answer any questions.
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Be part of the expansion today.
Monthly pledge
Spread your donation over time. Schedule a recurring e-transfer from your own bank to accounts@jaincenterbc.org, with "New Temple" in the message.
Major donations
For donations of $10,000 or more, or to talk about naming the temple, please email us. We would be glad to find the best way for you to give.
JCBC is a registered Canadian charity (No. 86705 6749 RR0001). Eligible donations receive an official tax receipt.
What is the New Temple Expansion?
JCBC has purchased the space right next to our temple at 14770 64 Ave, Surrey. We are turning it into part of the temple, giving us more room for worship, festivals, Pathshala, and youth programs.
Is the temple moving?
No. The temple stays at the same address. It is simply getting bigger.
How much has been raised?
$1.1M of our $1.7M goal, or 67%. We are $0.6M away.
When will the new space open?
How do I give?
E-transfer to accounts@jaincenterbc.org with "New Temple" in the message. You can also give with PayPal, which works from any country but keeps a small fee. See all ways to donate.
Can I give monthly?
Yes. Schedule a recurring e-transfer from your own bank to accounts@jaincenterbc.org for a fixed amount each month, with "New Temple" in the message.
Can my employer match my donation?
Many companies do. JCBC is on the Benevity charity list as Jain Center of British Columbia, so please check with your workplace.
Will I get a tax receipt?
Yes. JCBC is a registered Canadian charity (No. 86705 6749 RR0001) and issues official receipts for eligible donations.
BE PART OF IT
This temple will stand for generations. Your donation can be part of its story.
Our community built something beautiful over forty years. Help us build what comes next.