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...

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 trea...

Offers educational initiatives for people with disabilities and their families. These are designed for individuals, families, and organizations, and include workshops, courses, retreats, publications and online resources to help planning for oneself and for lo...

Offers individualized program plans or a group-based learning environment for people with disabilities looking for work. Services include career and personal development, assistance with employment readiness, and job search support. Also offers ergonomic and/o...

Offers a range of parenting and family strengthening programs throughout the Lower Mainland, with program sites located in Maple Ridge, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, and Vancouver. Referrals are through the Ministry of Children and Family Development for fr...

Aims to increase housing stability by providing one-time interest free loans to people in danger of eviction, homelessness, or essential utility cut-off due to temporary financial crisis. Loans may be used for security deposits, rent, and essential utilities s...

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...

Coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities, adults with significant limitations in adaptive functioning and a diagnosis of either fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)/autism spectrum disorder (AS...

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...

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...

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;...

Aims to increase housing stability by providing one-time interest free loans to people in danger of eviction, homelessness, or essential utility cut-off due to temporary financial crisis. Interest-free loans may be used for rent payment, hydro/natural gas paym...

Provides family services and child protection services for children ages 12 and under. East Neighbourhood Centre serves Port Coquitlam, while the West Neighbourhood Centre serves Coquitlam and Port Moody. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. O...

Conducts initial investigation, intake, and assessment in child protection cases for youth ages 13 and up, based on referrals from the public. Also responds to requests for voluntary support services, and provides youth justice services. Serves Coquitlam, Port...

Provides adoption services and guardianship services for the Tri-Cities, as well as for Burnaby, New Westminster, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows. Office hour are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.

Helps alleviate some of the transportation costs for eligible BC residents who must travel within the province for physician-referred, non-emergency medical specialist services not available in their own community. The patient's physician or nurse practitioner...

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.

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...

A program for residents of the BC Transit service region who have a HandyPass (a photo identity card issued by BC Transit). A person is eligible for HandyPass if he or she has a permanent physical, sensory, or cognitive disability that prevents the use of regu...

A program for residents of Metro Vancouver who have a HandyCard (a photo identity card issued by TransLink). A person is eligible for HandyCard if he or she has a permanent physical, sensory, or cognitive disability that prevents the use of regular public tran...

Provides information on tax credits and deductions available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers. Topics include Disability Tax Credit (DTC), medical expenses, disability supports deduction, Child Disability Ben...

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,...

Coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities, adults with significant limitations in adaptive functioning and a diagnosis of either fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)/autism spectrum disorder (AS...

Provides family services, child and youth mental health services, and services for children and youth with support needs. Also provides services for foster parents, group homes, and contract resources. Office hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Monday t...

Provides child and family services, child and youth mental health and protection services, and services for children and youth with support needs. Office hours are 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday.