Provides funding to charities for customized entrepreneurial coaching and support to help them build sustainability and resilience in the areas of revenue, operations, people, and impact. While the focus of the grant was a direct response to COVID-19 pandemic,...

Funds research, provides educational programming, and advocates for people living with arthritis. The Arthritis Answers Line provides basic information, emotional support, and referrals to local contacts and/or support groups. Provides Arthritis Camps during t...

Supporting ongoing charitable activities and programs which improve the quality of life of children, young adults, and senior citizens with physical, mental, and/or financial limitations. Registered charity.

Provides year-round recreational, social, and educational activities for people of all ages with intellectual disabilities. Offers drop-in activities, and a seniors program. A toy lending library is available. Operates a Snoezelen sensory integration therapy r...

Brings adults ages 55 and over together for group activities such as light exercise, shared learning opportunities, health and wellness programs, and a meal with conversation. Serves older adults who are able to independently take part in activities, but who a...

Provides short-term psychosocial intervention to help clients age 18 and over while in a mental health inpatient unit or in the community. The program supports clients to establish routines, reintegrate into the community, and manage their mental health. Accep...

24 hectares of integrated farm and forest lands on UBC's south campus. Initiatives include a range of interdisciplinary learning, research, and community programs, including a volunteer program, farm markets, Community Supported Agriculture program, practicum ...

Website allows landlords to advertise UBC and Vancouver area housing available for rent, and for students and others to browse available rental housing. Roommate/shared and student-listed advertisements are free. Telephone customer service is available from 10...

Distributes Local Love microgrants of up to $1,000 to help neighbours connect and build communities that combat social isolation, and are stronger, safer, and healthier. Neighbourhood residents participate in creative projects that serve their local community;...

Mission is to strengthen vital connections that support people in need in local BC communities. Areas of focus include urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, food security, and capacity building. Aims to support a wide network of...

Provides quasi-municipal services to residents of neighbourhoods on the University of British Columbia's (UBC) campus at Point Grey. Operates the Old Barn Community Centre (6308 Thunderbird Boulevard, 604-827-4469) and Wesbrook Community Centre (3335 Webber La...

Provides justice, homelessness, and crime prevention services to Indigenous people in Metro Vancouver. Services include community referrals, house listings for low-income residents, and assistance with completion of forms. The Diversion Unit utilizes a communi...

Business centre helps create and develop Canadian businesses through financing, venture capital, and consulting services, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. This office also serves all of BC and the Yukon regarding growth and transition capita...

Administers parks and recreation facilities in Vancouver. Facilities include fitness centres, swimming pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, racquet and squash courts, public libraries, centres for seniors and youth, family drop-in centres, child care centres, and a p...

Dedicated to creating healthy, vibrant, and livable communities. Grants up to $300,000 for charities with projects that take action to address the root causes of pressing social, environmental, health, or cultural issues in BC. Funds large and small projects i...

Strengthens Vancouver's food security by celebrating and distributing the bounty of local fruit trees, reducing fruit waste, and cultivating community. Harvests fruit from backyard trees and distributes it to neighbourhood houses and community programs. Throug...

Provides community planning and development, cultural services, bylaw enforcement, permits and licensing, public works, and emergency services. Mayor: John McEwen. Councillors: Douglas Richardson, Polly Krier, Kim Trowbridge, and Paul Weverink. Hours are 8:30 ...

New Roots adult day program is a place for seniors and other adults with health-related disabilities to connect with their community through socialization and participation in therapeutic recreational activities in a safe and supervised setting. Promotes indep...

Community service organization provides a variety of services for older adults age 55 and older who live in the West End or Coal Harbour (west of Burrard Street to Stanley Park). Offers the Seniors In Need Fund for older adults on a fixed or limited income who...

Promotes awareness of ecological farming practices by providing visitors with the opportunity to live and learn on organic farms. Promotes cultural and educational experiences while helping to build a sustainable community. Office hours are 8 am to 3 pm Monday...

Provides funding to youth up to the age of 25 for the development and running of projects to benefit youth and the whole community. To meet eligibility criteria, youth must reside in the North, Central, or South Okanagan Similkameen, and partner with a registe...

User-friendly, searchable online database of disability-related supports, services, and community activities throughout British Columbia. Also hosts the Transition Timeline, an online tool for youth with disabilities and their families as they navigate transit...