Money Skills workshops teach people on low incomes, newcomers, youth, and seniors about budgeting, credit/debit management, banking, saving and investing, and consumerism. Prosper One-on-one Financial Coaching provides up to three free financial coaching sessi...

An interactive eight-week mental health promotion course designed to help people deal with everyday life challenges and learn self-management skills based on the principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Offers streams for youth ages 13 to 18, adults,...

Trains individuals age 55 and older to become senior peer counsellors, and helps senior peer counselling groups in BC to network. Senior peer counsellors are lay counsellors who have been trained to deal with the special problems of the senior years; the inten...

Provides services for Vancouver residents living with a print disability (visual impairment, learning disability, or physical disability that prevents the use of standard print) and/or mobility challenges that prevents a person from visiting the library for a ...

Offers free workshops for older adults and training to community groups on financial literacy, abuse/neglect, awareness/prevention of bullying, residential tenancy, and government benefits. Funded by the Province of BC.

Offers fitness classes, recreational and court sports, a swimming pool, and a strength and cardio centre. Also offers child and youth programming, community programs, child care, and swim lessons including aquafit. A membership is required to access most progr...

A joint initiative between the City of Vancouver's Cultural Services Department and CBC/Radio-Canada Vancouver, Studio 700 and the Outdoor Stage are available to rent, free of charge, five days per month, to Vancouver-based registered charities, societies, and...

Provides books, ebooks, DVDs, audiobooks, CDs and other material for loan to the public, as well as programs, special events, and free classes for children, teens, and adults. Free public computing and wireless access are available at all locations. Multilingu...

Library for literacy instructors, tutors, learners, researchers, community workers, and anyone interested in adult, youth, family, and community literacy. BC residents can borrow books free of charge. A library catalogue is available online; requested material...

Educational and cultural organization dedicated to enhancing the understanding of cinema and contemporary media. Provides film screenings, educational services, and resources that celebrate the art of cinema, further its study, and advance media literacy. Prov...

Community centre in downtown south Vancouver, open 9 am to 8 pm daily; general memberships are free. Provides daily low-cost meals: breakfast at 9 am to 11:30 am, lunch from 11:30 noon to 4:30 pm, and dinner from 4:30 pm to 7 pm; coffee, tea, and snacks are av...

Offers low-cost, non-credit courses to seniors age 55 and over in the liberal arts. Also offers a flexible Liberal Arts for 55+ Certificate program for those interested in taking academically challenging courses. Courses are offered at the SFU Harbour Centre c...

Hosts conventions, meetings, trade and consumer shows, and banquet events. Features exhibition halls, ballrooms, and meeting rooms for small or large groups. Provides a variety of services such as catering, housekeeping, security, and audio-visual. Part of BC ...

Offers opportunities for community connection, social support, and personal development for LGBTQ2SAI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, asexual, and intersex) seniors age 55 and over. Conducted online, services include social events, ed...

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...

Provides a wide range of programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors where recreational activities, presentations, workshops, counselling and legal advice are available. In addition to the annual $5 membership fee, the cost of programs are gene...

Offers social, educational, and recreational programs, and events for seniors ages 55 and up with a membership. Cost for non-members is $2 for a day pass or $5 for a week pass. Offers in-person and virtual programs; see the monthly newsletter for more details....

Offers social and recreation activities on a drop-in basis for Chinese-speaking immigrants age 55 and over. Activities include arts and crafts, singing, exercise, and educational workshops on topics of interest to seniors. Also offers community outings, and sp...

Offers opportunities for seniors to socialize and participate in recreational activities such as field trips, walking groups, gardening, dancing, and health workshops. The Seniors Lounge, open 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesdays, offers free tea and coffee, and specia...

Offers therapeutic physical, educational, creative, and social activities to seniors ages 55 and older living in the West End, supporting them to remain independent in their homes and active in their communities. Eligibility criteria include having physical or...

Offers inclusive, online conversaton cafes where people can feel welcome, make new friends, learn from one another, appreciate other cultures, and develop support networks. Cafes aim to end social isolation and loneliness by fostering a sense of belonging and ...

Drop-in social centre for all ages. Features a living room space with TV, and computers with internet access. Offers a coffee and soup line at 7:30 am seven days a week. Also offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm. Drop-in hours are 7:30...

Provides educational, artistic, and cultural services directed towards fostering Chinese culture within the local community. Offers traditional and simplified Chinese language classes to children and youth ages four to 19, and classes on Chinese culture. Organ...

Serves the Francophone community in Vancouver by assistance in accessing legal services, orientation for newcomers to BC, help finding accommodation, and information and referral to community and government services. Offers emergency help with primary needs, s...

Offers a supportive space where Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in the Downtown Eastside can reconnect with traditional approaches to community and healing. Services include Elder/family cultural guidance, community meetings, social/recreational activitie...