City of Vancouver

Modular construction building provides low-rent housing for people on low or fixed incomes who are facing displacement. Includes shared indoor and outdoor amenity space. Apply in person. Housing will be available on an interim basis until the property is developed and modular units are repurposed.

Low-rent housing for people age 45 and over, and people of any age with a physical disability. Preference is given to people on low income, needing housing because of demolition or low-standard housing, and who have resided in the Downtown Eastside. Apply in person; administrative hours are 7:30 am ...

Low-rent housing for people age 55 and over, and for people of any age with a physical disability. Some units are wheelchair accessible. Preference is given to people requiring housing because of demolition or low-standard housing and who have resided in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Apply to on-si...

Six multi-story residences converted into seven two-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom low-rent units, one of which is wheelchair accessible. Preference is given to low-income families (two or more people, with minor children accompanied by one or two adults) who have lived in the West End for at least on...

A block party is a gathering on a closed city street that provides an opportunity for residents of a particular block to meet each other, have fun, and work together on neighbourhood improvements (such as a crosswalk, new playground equipment, or clean-up campaign). Block party kits are available th...

Serves disadvantaged residents of the Downtown Eastside and neighbouring communities with a low-cost cafeteria, library, learning centre, theatre, gym, weight room, pool room, and seniors lounge. Programs and services include community education (with a focus on literacy), volunteer opportunities, F...

Offers safe and non-judgmental triage and case planning to meet clients' immediate and long-term needs, and support clients in meeting their goals. Provides outreach to individuals age 19 and over who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with indiv...

Low-rent housing for people age 45 and over, and for people with disabilities. Preference is given to income assistance recipients, people requiring housing because of demolition or low-standard housing, and who have resided in the Downtown Eastside. Apply in person; office hours are 7:30 am to 4 pm...

Promotes conversation and understanding around death and dying. Public awareness events are site specific, meant to address those connected to the Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and Chinatown areas. The project is meant to increase social connections, information sharing and capacity building around ...

Provides emergency support for up to 72 hours for local residents and their pets who are displaced from their homes due to emergencies or disasters such as fires, floods, or earthquakes. Services may include food, shelter, clothing, and lodging. However, this is not a homeless outreach program. Offi...

Community resource centre serves residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Offers recreational activities, bathing facilities, laundry services, daily locker use, internet access, and delousing. Provides safer sex supplies, including condoms. Haircuts offered at 11 am every other Sunday (it is rec...

Provides seasonal, low-barrier, overnight emergency housing on mats for 42 homeless adults from November 1st to April 30th. Shelter hours are 11 pm to 7:30 am Monday to Friday, and 10 pm to 7:30 am Saturdays and Sundays. Mats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call first. Com...

Low-rent housing for people age 45 and over, and for people age 35 and over with disabilities who may be working or on income assistance. Apply in person to on-site manager; office hours are 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

Low-rent housing for people age 45 and over, and for people age 35 and over with disabilities who may be working or on income assistance. Offers units with bar fridges and access to a shared kitchen, shared washrooms and showers, and free laundry facilities. Apply to on-site manager at the Granville...

A mental health nurse and fire inspector team up to conduct inspections of occupancies that have been reported as hoarded. They identify risks to physical and mental health as well as safety issues such as excessive combustibles, blocked or restricted entryways, missing or damaged smoke alarms, stru...

Contact point to report or inquire about graffiti or unauthorized postering. Also offers assistance with graffiti removal to property owners through the Free Paint Program. Provides education and prevention initiatives such as opportunities for street art, murals, and community paint-outs in which t...

Low-rent housing for people age 45 and over, and for people age 35 and over with disabilities who may be working or on income assistance. Free laundry facilities are available. Preference is given to people requiring housing in the Collingwood neighbourhood. Apply to on-site manager.

Low-rent housing for people age 55 years and over and/or with a disability. Two apartments are wheelchair accessible. Vancouver Coastal Health home care service is available to eligible residents. Apply to on-site manager.

Provides an interactive map of non-market (subsidized) housing developments in Vancouver. Includes detailed information and application instructions for each development.

Low-rent housing for people age 45 and over, and people of any age with a disability that does not impair mobility; not wheelchair accessible. Preference is given to people requiring housing because of demolition or low-standard housing and who have resided in the Downtown Eastside. Apply by mail or...

Provides information on City of Vancouver renter protection policies and helps renters in locating building-specific information.

Matches volunteers with seniors or residents with limited mobility who are in need of snow removal services for the public portion of their sidewalks, so they are clear and safe for use. Service is based on factors such as number of volunteers. Assists those who are unable to receive help from house...

Community centre in downtown south Vancouver, open 9 am to 8 pm daily; general memberships are free. Provides daily low-cost meals: breakfast at 9 am to 11:30 am, lunch from 11:30 noon to 4:30 pm, and dinner from 4:30 pm to 7 pm; coffee, tea, and snacks are available throughout the day. Centre featu...

Low-barrier shelter that provides 34 mats for people of all gender expressions age 18 and over. Hours are 8:30 pm to 7:30 am daily. Mats are assigned for the entire period, although residents must arrive by 11:30 pm to keep their space. If a resident fails to show up two nights in a row, their mat i...

Expedites the creation of affordable housing options through new housing projects on city- and partner-owned land. Develops housing options with rent that is lower than market value. Housing projects include buildings for people on very low incomes who are facing displacement. Independent agent of t...

Municipal shelter provides shelter, foster care, and adoption for dogs and other animals without a home. Animals that are adoptable or treatable are not put down. Administration hours are 10 am to 6 pm seven days a week; pet adoption and redemption hours are 12 noon to 6 pm daily (except public holi...

Multilingual phone line provides information about City of Vancouver government affairs and services, and may forward callers to a department or employee in the municipal directory. Also processes general feedback from the public. In addition to English, service is available in many languages throug...

Multidisciplinary forum for discussion and action towards building a food system that is ecologically sustainable, economically viable, and socially just. Citizens and government officials work together to examine the operation of local food systems and provide ideas and policy recommendations for h...

Provides a safe, warm place where people living outside can take refuge during extreme weather alert; beds and mats are not provided. Warming centres are activated when the temperature reaches -4°C or below (or it feels like -5°C or below).Britannia Community CentreLocation: 1661 Napier Street (Gym ...