Helps to build a better tomorrow through various services. Education services include ESL classes for new immigrants, scholarships for community-involved students who are pursuing post-secondary education, and yoga class. During tax season, offers free income ...

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...

Helps people living in subsidized housing or those receiving assistance through the Rental Assistance Program pursue their educational goals. Offers seven education awards and bursaries from $500 to $10,000 for post-secondary education and training programs. A...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

Free program to enhance educational success and support youth in grades eight to 12 living in Vancouver and Surrey to graduate from high school and move forward to further education and/or employment. Support includes tutoring, mentoring, one-to-one educationa...

Provides financial assistance allowing underprivileged children and youth up to age 18 with urgent dental needs to receive dental care and oral hygiene counselling. Participants must meet specific financial and oral health criteria and not have any other denta...

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...

Works to realize the most heartfelt wishes of children and youth ages three to 17 living with life-threatening illnesses. Referral accepted from a medical professional, parent or guardian, or potential child directly; a referral form is available online. Offic...

Grants special wishes to children ages three to 17 who are facing a life-threatening medical condition; aims to offer them and their families hope, strength, and joy. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Provides youth ages 16 to 24 with temporary financial assistance to help with monthly rent payments in the private rental market. Youth must be eligible low-income earners who are employed full or part-time, and live in Burnaby, New Westminster, the North Shor...

Provides grants to children and youth of low-income families to give them an opportunity to participate in wider cultural, social, or athletic opportunities which might otherwise be unavailable to them due to family financial constraints. Eligible students mus...

Offers free passes for rock climbing and free clinical counselling for children, youth, and their families from disadvantaged and low-income backgrounds; supports them to be active leaders and create successful communities. Provides free, unlimited passes for ...

Presents a series of concerts by established and emerging local musicians from September to June, as well as special events throughout the year. Membership fees apply which includes admission to concerts; non-member tickets are around $22. Also awards annual s...

Provides services to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in particular people of Indigenous descent, women who have experienced violence or are at risk of violence, youth transitioning out of foster care, and individuals leaving the correc...

Provides Christmas assistance in the form of food vouchers, clothing, and toys to families in the Vancouver area who are low income or who receive income assistance. Also distributes toys to other local Lower Mainland Christmas bureaus. Joint sponsor of the Va...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

A tertiary care facility providing diagnosis and treatment on an inpatient or ambulatory basis for children and youth ages 16 and under from across BC. Houses a 24-hour emergency department. Visiting hours are 2 pm to 8 pm Monday to Friday. Also houses the Sun...

Provides financial assistance to financially disadvantaged children and youth so that they can access organized amateur sport. Serves youth ages five to 18 who are attending school, have a sponsor reference, and meet eligibility criteria. Applicants must meet ...

Provides interest free loans to individuals and families on the North Shore who are seeking new rental or at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary shortage of funds. Loans may be used for rental arrears, security deposits and/o...

Networking and professional development organization serving public relations practitioners in BC. Members are from corporations, government, not-for-profit organizations, associations, health care, education, and public relations agencies. Provides a platform...

Provides in-person information and access to a wide range of federal government services and benefits related to employment, financial assistance, and personal identification. Includes programs that assist seniors, families and children, individuals with disab...

Through Park Prescriptions (PaRX), doctors can prescribe a Parks Canada Discovery Pass to patients to improve their mental/physical health; registration is required online (www.parkprescriptions.ca). The pass offers unlimited admission for a year at national p...

Provides transitional housing support to youth, ages 16 to 24, of any gender who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness. Participants work with staff to create a plan based on their goals to achieve long-term sustainable housing. Program offers a vari...

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...

Oversees parks, recreational facilities, and cultural facilities in North Vancouver. Indoor facilities include gymnasiums; fitness centres; racquet courts; swimming pools; ice rinks; art, dance, music, and pottery studios; multipurpose rooms, and a climbing wa...