Works to lessen the impacts of poverty on individuals and families by supporting individuals through improved food security and increased access to childcare. Provides groceries, meals, cooking classes, community kitchen, as well as a community garden. Daycare...

Youth development program that fosters knowledge, leadership, and citizenship for young people ages nine to 21 through project and program work, experiences with their club, and participation in district, regional, and provincial programs. Projects are in area...

Oversees parks, recreational facilities, heritage sites, museums, and cultural facilities in Abbotsford. Indoor facilities include fitness centres, swimming pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms, kitchens, games rooms, art, and dance. Outdoor amenit...

Provides a safe place where Aboriginal women with or without children can gather. Offers a grassroots setting to foster pride and independence, and enables women to increase their health, self-esteem, and skills. Offers a daycare, a community kitchen, and advo...

Matches families and seniors in need within the District of Kent and Harrison Hot Springs with sponsors who wish to provide Christmas hampers with food and toys. Proof of address and proof of income required. See website for dates of registration and sponsorsh...

Provides an informal drop-in for parents/caregivers and children from birth to age six. Offers games and activities, a toy library, a resource library, information and referral, parent education and support, outreach, volunteer opportunities, and monthly commu...

A collaboration of local housing, health, and social service providers; nonprofit organizations; all levels of government; businesses; the faith community; people with lived and living experiences of homelessness; and members of the general public that comes t...

Drop-in centre that provides opportunities for community members and older adults to engage in social interaction and activities, and access services. Services available to everyone include a food bank, free wifi, a professional colour printer, a commercial ki...

Provides proactive prevention and education strategies to Squamish Nation families with children up to age six. Aims to help parents and children learn about lifespan development skills; family dynamics; developmental milestones; health and nutrition; and Squa...

Promotes and supports BC farmers' markets. Fosters networking, educates the public, and advocates regarding issues of concern to producers of agricultural products, food products, and crafts. The BC Farmers' Market Trail (bcfarmersmarkettrail.com) provides a d...

Provides financial assistance to help people impacted by a disaster cope with the cost of repairs and recovery from uninsurable disaster-related property damage, when an event has been declared eligible. Disasters such as flooding, landslides, mudslides, or ic...

Offers programs bringing healthy, local, and sustainable food into schools and provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that foster food literacy, strengthen the local food system, and enhance school and community connectedness.

Aims to advocate for and advance the interests of groups that are generally unrepresented/under-represented in issues of major public concern, with an emphasis on utilities regulation and anti-poverty work. Current area of focus is on addressing energy poverty...

Drop-in program supports pregnant and six months post-partum parents to have healthy babies through meals, food vouchers, vitamin supplements, prenatal classes, and educational opportunities. Offers participants a weekly lunch, and access to a breast pump. An ...

Provides support services for pregnant women and partners up to a year postpartum. This program assists with high-risk pregnancies by providing nutrition and health counselling, food and vitamin supplements, peer group support, a biweekly activity in Fernie an...

Assists seniors age 55 and over who require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly visits, snow shovelling, ...

Centre for youth ages 13 to 18 to meet, get information and support, and share ideas and interests. Offers cooking classes, sports, outdoor and camp activities, workshops, art, anti-graffiti projects, and leadership programs. A public access computer is also a...

Provides information and referral services, and promotes community connections. In cooperation with other service providers, offers programs for families, youth, and seniors. Family services include family drop-ins for children up to age five and their caregiv...

Mental health and well-being centre that promotes recovery, well-being, and knowledge. Provides social and recreational opportunities to adults who wants to improve their mental health; also encourages community integration. Activities include gardening, commu...

Promotes healthy and sustainable food systems for the Capital Region through education and community action. Activities include community outreach and education, policy and planning, and community project development. Supports the development of community orch...

Provides a broad range of community-based prevention services in various locations in New Westminster, Richmond, and Vancouver. Parent Education Programs teach parenting and life skills in group settings and are offered in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. Com...

Coordinates and supports local food security initiatives in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood of Vancouver. Community Food Markets provide fresh fruits and vegetables at wholesale cost or below; see website for times and locations. A Garden Veggie Sha...

Provides free programs such as BladeRunners for youth and From Retired to Rehired for mature workers. Provides employment services including workshops, career planning and interview, resume and cover letter preparation. Also offers food safety certification, k...

Advocates for public policy and human rights-focused solutions to family poverty in BC through research, policy recommendations, legal action, and targeted programs. Operates on a community-based organizing model shaped by an active member network of parents a...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. Room rental is available. Hours are 9 am to 8...