Encourages community connections through apiculture (beekeeping) in the Downtown Eastside, with a focus on at-risk communities. Through mentorship-based programming, provides opportunities for people to connect with nature and each other, participate in local ...

Through local partnerships, builds community and strengthens connections right where people live by providing up to $500 in funding to individuals for eligible small-scale projects that build and strengthen community. Basic principles of grassroots grantmaking...

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...

Provides central intake services for home health care which offers health care and support services to adults with acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs; an intake assessment is required to assess eligibility. Also supports the transi...

Website registry allows tenants to screen potential landlords to ensure they are familiar with the basics of the Residential Tenancy Act. Registered landlords will have completed a two-hour online course in order to be part of a searchable database for renters...

Promotes and protects the health and safety of Canadians, in collaboration with all levels of government, local and international community organizations, and foreign countries. Provides programs, services, and research to prevent and control injuries, infecti...

Provides peer support for residents of the George Pearson Centre who have physical disabilities, building relationships between residents and community mentors. Mentorship enables the residents to dream, plan, and pursue their life goals. Supports the right to...

Association representing housing co-ops in BC. Provides member co-ops with support, education, resources, consultation/mediation, news updates, advocacy, and group buying. Also provides an online directory of all BC housing co-ops. Administers two programs tha...

Funds community agencies to provide programs that support the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded settlement programs. Programs offer immigration and settlement services, labour market ser...

Supports people with all disabilities to live with dignity and independence, and as equal and full participants in society, through direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications. Direct services include helping individuals apply...

Provides services for tenants of housing directly managed by BC Housing, including accepting rental payments. Also accepts applications for a range of subsidized housing options for individuals who have low incomes, seniors, people with disabilities, Aborigina...

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...

Service club that holds bimonthly lunch meetings and serves the evolving needs of Vancouver through hands-on volunteering, fundraising, and stewarding community funds/foundations. Also funds international projects. Primary focus is on service to children and s...

Provides sailing instruction and recreational and competitive sailing opportunities for people with significant -disabilities. Uses a specially designed adaptive sailboat. summer office is located in the Jericho Sailing Club (1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver)....

Provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities to explore the outdoors. Employs the TrailRider, a specially designed wilderness access vehicle that enables the user, propelled by two able-bodied helpers, to take part in wilderness and recreationa...

By supporting six affiliated societies, fosters meaningful experiences for people with disabilities through outdoor recreation, social connectedness, and innovative adapted devices. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered ...

Offers health care and support services to adults with acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, and supports the transition from hospital release to home life; intake, handled through a central phone number, is required to assess eligib...

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...

Offers health care and support services to adults with acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, and supports the transition from hospital release to home life; intake, handled through a central phone number, is required to assess eligib...

Responsible for coordination of leisure and recreation programs, field bookings, culture activities, and supervision and rental of facilities in the district. Offers fitness, educational, and social activities for children, youth, families, and older adults, a...

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...

Provides adult day centre services for seniors and for adults with disabilities in the northeast area of Vancouver. Lunch and transportation are available. Referrals are through Vancouver Coastal Health. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

Funds and supports projects that are proposed, managed, and led by people with lived experience of mental health issues or addiction. The Education and Leisure Fund provides funding of up to $400 to mental health consumers for education and leisure courses or ...

Offers health care and support services to adults with acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, and supports the transition from hospital release to home life; intake, handled through a central phone number, is required to assess eligib...

Promotes the independence and well-being of seniors by providing activities, engagement, and socialization opportunities. Programs include fitness and yoga, tabletop games, music, movies, current affairs discussion, book club, and an Iranian Seniors Group. Spe...