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...

A free online pre-arrival settlement program that provides online settlement information and orientation about life in Canada and referrals to both pre- and post-arrival services to adults and youth immigrating anywhere Canada. Clients can get information on a...

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...

Offers language exchange programs for adults, many of whom are immigrants or refugees. Programs run eight to 12 weeks in the fall, spring, and sometimes summer; classes run weekly for two hours with trained facilitators and materials provided. Partners spend h...

Drop-in group for Spanish-speaking women who are experiencing or have experienced emotional, physical, sexual, and/or financial abuse in their relationships. Meets every Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Leadership training program for immigrant and refugee women. Support to gain confidence, improve communication skills, learn about diversity and inter-culturalism, and become involved in the community. Childcare is available for children 18 months to five year...

Facilitates private sponsorship for refugees, supports private sponsors, and offers workshops on refugee issues. Services are delivered remotely by phone, email, and Zoom. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Works to educate and bring about acceptance and cross-cultural understanding surrounding LGBTQ issues including bullying, racism, and homophobia. Services include advocacy and mentorship for new Vancouver residents, sliding scale fee-for-service counselling (f...

Free in-person conversation club for adults to develop their English skills, have conversations, and make connections. Participants must have permanent resident status or be a convention refugee or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emerge...

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 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 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...

Provides a continuum of culturally appropriate care facilities, primarily for Chinese-speaking seniors. Operates two adult day programs (Chieng's Adult Day Centre and Jackson Lam Adult Day Centre); two assisted living residences (Austin Harris Residence and Ha...

Gender equity advocate and community service provider. Envisions a just and equitable world for women, families, and allies. Provides affordable housing, early learning and child care, training and employment services, and a range of holistic programs that sup...

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...

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 ...

Operates as a social/cultural network and business portal for Latin communities in Metro Vancouver, bringing together Latinos and Latinophiles to strengthen and celebrate the richness of Latin cultures. Acts as a clearinghouse for Latino information and resour...

Provides practical and social support to immigrant and refugee women 19 years of age and older, by training women from various ethnic groups to facilitate peer support groups in their first language. Leaders receive 100 hours of training over 14 weeks before d...

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...

Cultivates Japanese Canadian arts and culture to connect communities through programming, including the Powell Street Festival in Vancouver's historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood. Annual events also include the Vancouver Asahi Tribute Game, a family-friend...

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...