Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria

3 services offered by: Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria

• Greater Victoria Coordinated ID Service

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  Supports people in the Greater Victoria area to obtain personal identification.

  Supports people in the Greater Victoria area to obtain personal identification. Provides support and advocacy for applying for Canadian birth certificates; BC Services Card and BCID; secure status cards (SCIS); registration for status; identifying secondary ID options; and serving as a secure mailing address. In partnership with community organizations and local Nations throughout the Greater Victoria area, offers drop-in identification clinics; see website for calendar and locations. Phone and email hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday.

  Website

  • communitycouncil.ca/id-service

  Address

  • Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8

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• Greater Victoria Housing Security and Rent Bank Program

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  Provides short-term financial help for low-to-moderate income households at risk of losing their housing due to a temporary financial crisis.

  Provides short-term financial help for low-to-moderate income households at risk of losing their housing due to a temporary financial crisis. Must be 19 years of age or older and a resident of Greater Victoria (or a resident moving to Greater Victoria). Small (no more than $3,000), interest-free loans are available to eligible renters who have the ability to repay the loans over a period of time, typically no longer than 24months. Loans may be used for rental arrears, next month's rent, overdue essential utilities, security/pet deposits, or first month’s rent to secure housing. To apply, fill out an online pre-assessment form at https://bcrentbank.ca/how-to-apply/. A case manager will reach out within two business days to discuss next steps. The loan process can take five to 10 business days, and there is no guarantee of approval. If approved, the program pays landlords or property managers directly. Office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday; emails and phone calls will be returned during these hours. Please call ahead for in-person meetings to ensure the availability of a Rent Bank Program staff person. Funded by the BC Rent Bank.

  Website

  • communitycouncil.ca/rentbank

  Address

  • The Joseph Building, 216-852 Fort Street
    Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8

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• Low Income Transit Ticket Assistance Program

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  In partnership with the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, administers a program to distribute free transit tickets and passes to low-income clients through social service agencies.

  In partnership with the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, administers a program to distribute free transit tickets and passes to low-income clients through social service agencies. Agencies purchase tickets and monthly Umo passes through the Community Social Planning Council at a 50 percent discount, and then distribute them for free to clients accessing their programs. See website for agency criteria for participation. Low-income clients who live in BC's Capital Region and who are seeking free tickets can contact one of the many participating agencies; do not contact this administrative office.

  Website

  • communitycouncil.ca/low-income-transit-assistance-program

  Address

  • Community Social Planning Council, The Joseph Building, 216-852 Fort Street
    Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8

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