Offers community and educational resources, events, and programming for children and families that prioritizes and celebrates Afrocentric and Indigenous lives. Hosts local ARC CommUNITY Events with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) artists for pe...

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 recreational, social, spiritual, and educational programs for seniors ages 55 and up. Programs include bridge club and lessons at all levels, canasta, mah jongg, poker, chair yoga, discussion groups (men's groups, women's circle, current events round ta...

Provides individual and systemic advocacy services for newcomer, migrant, and immigrant women (including transgender women) involved in indoor sex work throughout Metro Vancouver, and to women who have been trafficked. Services include accompaniment, transport...

Works to promote the participation of Canadians of African descent in Canada and to preserve black Canadian heritage. Provides public education about African descent heritage, culture, and immigration; website offers educational resources including online exhi...

Provides a range of programs and support services to stroke survivors, their family and friends, and health care professionals. Branches throughout BC help stroke survivors in coping with life after stroke. Offers community navigation services (intake, informa...

Celebrates the achievements of Black people in British Columbia and brings awareness to the past and present social, political, economic, athletic, artistic, and intellectual achievements of the Black community. Aims to increase understanding, promote diversit...

Centralized housing referral system provides an online directory of resources for refugee claimants in Western Canada. Connects settlement workers and housing providers across the province to help settle claimants. Resource areas include legal, housing, health...

Develops and maintains religious, cultural, and educational facilities for the Muslim community. Services include information and referral, religious services, full burial services, community services, and schools. Owns and operates eight mosques and Islamic c...

Free summer day camp for recently arrived refugee children ages six to 12. Program includes English language practice in the morning and sports, games, arts, and crafts in the afternoon. Aims to help children gain the language skills and other tools they need ...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers (excluding live-in caregivers), post-secondary international students...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are n...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers (excluding live-in caregivers), post-secondary international students...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers (excluding live-in caregivers), post-secondary international students...

Offers fitness classes, recreational and court sports, a swimming pool, and a strength and cardio centre. Also offers child and youth programs as well as community programs, childminding, swim lessons including aquafit, and martial arts. A membership is requir...

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 ...

National helpline offers culturally appropriate services and supports including professional assessment and information and referral for all youth, but specifically to address the needs of Black youth. Service in French and other languages available upon reque...

Provides community recreation programming for Bowen Island. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Family centre offers education and support for parents and caregivers with young children from birth to age six. Focus is on strength-based family support that promotes connections between parents and their children, families, and the community. Provides devel...

Provides public access to books and other materials, free computer and internet access, and programs for infants, children, teens, and adults. Offers in-depth reference and information, in person and via telephone or email. Hours are 12 noon to 4 pm Wednesday ...

Develops and provides educational, recreational, library, and social services for the communities of Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona. Manages a 18-acre complex featuring elementary and secondary schools, child care programs, senior's and teen's centres, a pu...

Provides social and recreational opportunities, and job skills training and certifications for immigrant youth ages 11 to 18 who are new to Canada. Also helps them deal with current issues such as barriers by providing leadership and skills training. Low-cost ...

Skills training program provides immigrant women with training and practical experience in group facilitation. Includes community-based practicum placements. Programs offered at Vancouver and Surrey. Program fee is $150. Assessment fee is $50. Subsidies availa...

Offers services to bridge the gap between refugee women with disabilities and the publicly available community programs and activities. This program is aimed at skilled immigrant and refugee women who self-identify as being disabled by a physical, mental, cogn...

Support group for parents with autistic children meets 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on the second Saturday of each month at 7716 and 7724 Royal Oak Avenue. A guest speaker is usually invited. Childminding is available upon request. Groups are held in Chinese or English,...