YWCA Metro Vancouver

Provides rent-geared-to-income housing for low-income single mothers and their dependent children. Onsite coordinator facilitates community development and provides information and referral. Operates nine two- and three-bedroom apartments. An application form is available online.

Provides child care for children ages three to five years inclusive. The program prepares children for school with a range of play-based activities. Families must complete an online waitlist application. Fees are charged. Hours are 7:45 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Centre offers a wide range of programs for women and families living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Provides transitional housing for expecting and new mothers in recovery, child care, parenting programs, a community kitchen, programs for women who have experienced abuse, and other services. Prog...

Provides support services to Indigenous families of infants under age six who are at risk or have been diagnosed with a developmental delay. Support services include home visits, family support, developmental survey, support with activity planning and goal setting, parenting and infant development i...

An early literacy program for parents/caregivers and children incorporating Indigenous storytelling, drumming, crafts, and other cultural traditions.

Provides one-to-one support for families with one or more children ages six and under. Supports mothers to find resources and referrals, build connections, and access services.

Offers free nutritious breakfast and lunch five days a week to women and their families in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Many ingredients come from the YWCA's Rooftop Garden. Breakfast hours are 8:45 am to 9:45 am Monday to Friday. Lunch hours are 1 pm to 2:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and F...

Provides free, licensed, short-term early learning and child care for children ages six weeks to six years inclusive, for up to 72 hours per month. Reservations for the following week are taken by phone on Wednesdays between 1 pm to 1:30 pm; after 1:30 pm, please call 604-216-1650.

Provides group or one-to-one support for families, with an Indigenous approach. Offers an Indigenous perspective, knowledge, and approach to community support, healing, and wellness. Also assists those who are disconnected from family or who have recently united to reconnect with their Indigeneity.

Provides support for families of children who have been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) or are suspected of having FASD. The key worker helps develop strategies for supporting children/youth at various developmental stages, and provides advocacy, outreach, one-to-one support, and educat...

A 10-week support group provides information, referrals, and support services to pregnant women, mothers, and their families who are impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Provides women with assistance accessing income or disability assistance; accompaniments to doctors, court, school, and/or Ministry appointments; help accessing community resources; and emotional support.

Interactive program for mothers and their families living in the Downtown Eastside shares information on healthy eating while increasing food security. Participants learn about nutrition and explore community-building through food. After each session, participants receive a food hamper with ingredie...

Provides 12 units of transitional housing for women who are overcoming substance use issues and who are pregnant, new mothers, or hoping to reconnect with their young children. Staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Women must have a source of income to meet rental requirements. Participants are...

Provides peer support and information and referral to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren or the children of other family members, and whose children are living with FASD.

Provides a weekly mother and child activity group that connects families through music. Families come together to sing, learn to play instruments, listen to music, and dance. Activities are inclusive and suit children of diverse ages and abilities.

Provides a monthly facilitated group for Latin immigrant mothers. Offers sessions on parenting, settlement, cultural adaptation, community services, and self-care. Provides a healing space, reduces barriers, and creates community connections. Groups are led in Spanish.

Assists caregivers raising children ages seven to 12. Helps parents develop confidence to positively influence and support their children during the transition to adolescence, and promotes the development of self-esteem, self-awareness, positive decision-making, and relationship skills in young peop...

Education and support program for parents/caregivers of children up to age six. Delivered in a series of six weekly group sessions, participants are encouraged to work together to learn positive parenting skills. Child care, dinner, and bus tickets available.

Provides workshops and one-to-one support around financial literacy. Topics include debt management and repayment, building credit, and saving for the future. Supports participants to access resources and connects them to program graduates.

Provides families with an opportunity to spend quality time together and discover new interests and hobbies. The group facilitates trips to local attractions like Science World and the Vancouver Aquarium, and hosts activities like birthday parties and holiday caroling. A meal is provided with each a...

Provides a space for Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and seniors to connect with and learn from other moms and women from different generations. Offers hands-on Indigenous cultural activities and traditional arts and crafts. Participants learn about health and wellness, traditional foods and herbs, and p...

Provides one-to-one and group support for women living in Vancouver who have experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including relationships with romantic partners, parents, or caregivers. Support may include emotional support, safety planning, accompaniment to court and other appointments, o...

Offers a 10-week information and support group for self-identifying women who have experienced abuse by an intimate partner.

Provides youth in grades 8 to 10 with the knowledge and skills to develop healthy relationships that are free from violence and abuse. Offered in select Vancouver and Surrey schools.

Provides child care for children ages six weeks to three years, with a focus on supporting young mothers. Families must complete an online waitlist application. Fees are charged. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

YWCA Survive to Thrive is a free, 12-week specialized employment and skills training program for self-identified women who are survivors of violence, abuse, and/or trauma. Some services are subject to funding and participant eligibility. Open referral and continuous intake. Serves Metro Vancouver. F...

YWCA Breaking Ground is a free 22-week employment program for women interested in a career as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Provides employability skills training, occupational training, and on-the-job work experience. Referral required from a WorkBC Centre. Offered in partnership with International U...

YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants helps skilled immigrants achieve progress towards employment in regulated or non-regulated professions. Program includes one-to-one career planning and coaching; employment workshops; networking opportunities; referrals to employers, mentors, and regulators; ...

The Prism Employment Support Service (ESS) is a strengths-based, trauma-informed employment support program for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults living in BC. Participants receive up to 12 one-to-one coaching sessions with a career case manager, as well as employment workshops. In-person, online, and hybrid delive...

Youth employment centre for job seekers ages 16 to 30 provides a range of free employment services and programs. Services include workshops, one-to-one-career support, access to funding for training, personalized resume and cover letter review, job search tools, career exploration, employment planni...

YWCA Tech Connect is a free 10-week programs that supports newcomer self-identified women with experience in IT to secure rewarding careers in the technology industry; includes help navigating Canadian workplace culture, workshops, access to mentorship, networking events, and guest speakers, follow-...

YWCA Aspire helps newcomer refugee women gain work experience, and includes paid work placement and follow-up support. YWCA Afghan Women's Employment (AWE) supports Afghan refugee self-identified women in exploring and securing careers or further education in Canada; offered in Dari and Pashto. YWCA...

FOCUS@Work is a free, highly participatory employment program that helps self-identifying women assess their skills and strengths, set career goals, build connections, and develop job search skills to find meaningful, sustainable employment.

Free after-school program that operates in schools across Vancouver and Surrey. Supports Grade 7 students in their transition to high school by discussing topics such as social media, managing stress, making friends, peer pressure, bullying, and other topics related to the high school experience.

A Vancouver School Board alternate education program in partnership with Emma's Early Learning and Care Centre. Provides a comprehensive education to pregnant and parenting youth up to age 19 within a holistic, mutually supportive learning community; promotes self-empowerment and independence. Stude...

Provides mentorship opportunities for girls, non-binary, and trans students in grades 11 and 12 by pairing them with professional women to explore career interests, create post-secondary plans, develop life skills, and gain confidence.

Connects self-identified Indigenous teen girls and Two-Spirit, non-binary, and trans youth to the Indigenous community and culture through the help of volunteer Indigenous mentors with similar lived experiences. Aims to deepen cultural connection and healing through weekly talking circles between me...

Assists and supports female Japanese nationals who live or are physically located in Canada outside of the Jurisdiction and are dealing with abuse from an intimate partner or in a homestay situation. Services include emotional support, information about family court and immigration issues, and refer...

Provides early learning and child care for children ages six weeks to three years. Families must complete an online waitlist application. Fees are charged. Hours are 7:45 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides predetetermined rent (rent set below average market rent) housing for women with, or without, dependent children. Total family income must be below maximum established income limits, and for some units, above minimum established income limits. Priority is given to women ages 55 and over, wo...

Provides one-time grants of up to $2,000, as determined by the NESS Coordinator, to women and Two-Spirit, Trans, and gender-diverse people who are fleeing intimate partner violence. Grants may be issued for moving, security deposit, pet deposit, utility deposit, internet set up costs, and/or Immigra...

Provides individual and group counselling for children and youth ages three to 18 who have who have witnessed and/or experienced abuse. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG) as a PEACE (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment) Program for Children and...

Allows sponsors to donate Christmas hampers of food, clothing, toys, and grocery gift cards to low-income families in need. Families must have participated in a YWCA Metro Vancouver program within the last year, provide proof of income, have custody of their children, and not have applied for a hamp...

Outreach program provides support to self-identified women who have experienced abuse by an intimate partner. Works with women and children who have exhausted crisis services and require longer-term support to rebuild safe, nurturing and supportive lives for themselves and their families. Can meet w...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for single mothers. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and community, and help shape each other's happiness and success. Childcare is a...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for single mothers. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and community, and help shape each other's happiness and success. Childcare is a...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for pregnant and first-time mothers who are parenting alone with a child/children under two. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and com...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for single mothers. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and community, and help shape each other's happiness and success. Childcare is a...

Offers weekly, facilitated, online support groups for single mothers. Offers three groups - one for single mothers residing in the Fraser Valley, one for single mothers residing in Metro Vancouver, and one for single mothers of children with special needs residing in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Va...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for single mothers with children on the autism spectrum. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and community, and help shape each other's ...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for single mothers. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and community, and help shape each other's happiness and success. Childcare is a...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for single mothers. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and community, and help shape each other's happiness and success. Childcare is a...

Offers weekly, facilitated support groups for single mothers. In a safe and comfortable environment, mothers meet to exchange information and resources, support each other, and build networks. Mothers find companionship and community, and help shape each other's happiness and success. Childcare is a...

Provides information, referrals, and one-to-one support to single mothers. Family resource workers provide employment and education resources, parenting resources, legal/financial information and referrals, resources for women who have experienced abuse, and form completion assistance. Application f...

Outreach support group for self-identifying women who are survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse of any kind. Offers a space to connect with others and explore healthy coping strategies. Sessions may include a presentation or workshop, followed by an arts-based activity. S...

Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assess...

Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assess...

Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assess...

Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assess...

Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assess...

Provides support to help job seekers who are unemployed or precariously employed and legally allowed to work in BC, find and maintain employment and improve employment readiness. Online services include career exploration and labour market information, job search resources, webinars, and self-assess...

Provides rent-geared-to-income housing for low-income single mothers and their dependent children. Onsite community development coordinator facilitates tenant meetings and events, as well as provides information on and referral to community resources. Operates 28 two-, three-, and four-bedroom apart...

Second-stage transition house in Surrey provides safe and affordable housing for mothers with children who have experienced intimate partner abuse; applicants must be female or female-identifying. Accepts dependents up to age 25, including children who are male, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming....

Offers rent-geared-to-income housing for low-income single mothers and their dependent children. Onsite community development coordinator facilitates tenant meetings and events, as well as provides information on and referral to community resources. Operates 21 two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartme...

Provides rent-geared-to-income housing for low-income single mothers and their dependent children. Onsite community development coordinator facilitates tenant meetings and events, as well as provides information on and referral to community resources. Operates 30 two- and three-bedroom apartments. A...

Provides predetetermined rent (rent set below average market rent) housing for single mothers and their dependent children. Total family income must fall between minimum and maximum established income limits. Operates seven townhomes, five two-bedroom units, and two three-bedroom units. An applicati...

Second-stage transition house in Vancouver provides safe, affordable housing for mothers with children who have experienced domestic violence/abuse; applicants must be female or female-identifying. Accepts dependents up to age 25, including children who are male, non-binary, or gender-nonconforming....

Provides rent-geared-to-income housing for low-income single mothers and their dependent children. Onsite community development coordinator facilitates tenant meetings and events, as well as provides information on and referral to community resources. Operates 20 two-, three-, and four-bedroom apart...

Fully-equipped fitness facility for women and men, offering group fitness classes, strength and conditioning equipment, and swimming. Also operates the Fitness and Racquet Club (Lower Plaza, Bentall 4, 1055 Dunsmuir Street), which offers workout space and squash/racquetball courts. Membership-based....

Operates as a social enterprise, offering affordable rooms to business travellers and tourists. Also provides reduced-rate accommodation for individuals who require temporary emergency stays, including students, families and patients traveling for medical treatments, individuals who have lost their ...

Provides both rent-geared-to-income and predetermined rent (rent set below average market rent) housing for single mothers with dependent children. For predetermined rent housing, total family income must fall between minimum and maximum established income limits. For rent-geared-to-income housing, ...

Second-stage transition house in Vancouver provides safe and affordable housing for mothers with children who have experienced domestic violence/abuse; applicants must be female or female-identifying. Accepts dependents up to age 25, including who are male, non-binary, or gender-nonconforming. Offer...

Provides pre-detetermined rent (set below average market rent) housing for single mothers and their dependent children. Total family income must fall between minimum and maximum established income limits. Onsite coordinator provides information and referral to community resources. The 31 two- and th...

Provides rent geared-to-income housing for low-income single mothers and their dependent children. Onsite community development coordinator facilitates tenant meetings and events, as well as provides information on and referral to community resources. Operates 28 two- and three-bedroom apartments. A...

Offers online weekly facilitated support groups for women displaced by the war in Ukraine who have children under 18 years old, are parenting alone, and are living in Metro Vancouver. Weekly virtual group meetings provide peer support and help build community, share information about resources, and ...