Administers parks and recreation facilities in Vancouver. Facilities include fitness centres, swimming pools, ice rinks, gymnasiums, racquet and squash courts, public libraries, centres for seniors and youth, family drop-in centres, child care centres, and a p...
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- 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...
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- Funds health research in BC. Works to attract research talent to the province and retain it. Engages in partnerships to increase long-term funding for BC health researchers. Helps move research from the lab and journal pages to real, practical use.
- 2.34KMProvides specialized services to the elderly, and people with disabilities or health conditions. Services include personal care, medication assistance, assistance with mobilization and transfers, complex care, palliative care, respite care, dementia care, and ...
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- 2.34KMProvides a wide range of community-based rehabilitation services and resources to people with physical disabilities in Canada to maximize independence, personal empowerment, and community participation. Services include systemic advocacy and funding of disabil...
- Provides justice, homelessness, and crime prevention services to Indigenous people in Metro Vancouver. Services include community referrals, house listings for low-income residents, and assistance with completion of forms. The Diversion Unit utilizes a communi...
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- 2.47KMOffers accessible aquatic exercise opportunities for individuals of all ages with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities who may not be able to access regular aquatic programs. Aqua Vision is an adapted water aerobics program for people who are...
- Home and Community Care - Vancouver (Raven Song Community Health Centre)Provided by: Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) - Vancouver2.47KMOffers health care and support services to adults with acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs, and supports the transition from hospital release to home life; intake, handled through a central phone number, is required to assess eligib...
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- An accessible and multicultural community centre that provides programs and services to promote health, well-being, and independent lifestyles for adults ages 55 and over. Provides information and referral services in English and Spanish, help completing gover...
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- 2.75KMProvides information on urban agriculture through a comprehensive resource library, workshops, and lectures. Maintains the Compost Demonstration Garden at 2150 Maple Street in Vancouver, where would-be city farmers can learn to grow food; also operates the Com...
- Encourages community connections through apiculture (beekeeping) in the Downtown Eastside, with a focus on at-risk communities. Through mentorship-based programming, provides opportunities for people to connect with nature and each other, participate in local ...
- 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.
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- New Roots adult day program is a place for seniors and other adults with health-related disabilities to connect with their community through socialization and participation in therapeutic recreational activities in a safe and supervised setting. Promotes indep...
- 3.50KMProvides therapeutic recreation, health monitoring, and supervision for frail elders and adults with disabilities. Lunch is available at a nominal cost. Also offers caregiver respite. Assistance may be provided in Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Polish when...
- Power To Be - VancouverProvided by: Power To Be3.51KMAdaptive recreation programs provide inclusive, nature-based adventures for people ages seven and up who live with a barrier or disability. Activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, surfing, geocaching, yoga, hiking, winter sports, camping, and mo...
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- Provides sailing instruction and recreational and competitive sailing opportunities for people with significant -disabilities. Uses a specially designed adaptive sailboat. summer office is located in the Jericho Sailing Club (1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver)....
- Provides opportunities for people with physical disabilities to explore the outdoors. Employs the TrailRider, a specially designed wilderness access vehicle that enables the user, propelled by two able-bodied helpers, to take part in wilderness and recreationa...
- 3.62KMBy supporting six affiliated societies, fosters meaningful experiences for people with disabilities through outdoor recreation, social connectedness, and innovative adapted devices. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered ...
- Volunteer-run organization that raises funds for community programs and services that support inner city children and youth in Vancouver. Provides funds for breakfast and nutritious snacks, safe out-of-school care, literacy skills, summer and leadership camps,...
- Promotes and assists in the development of wheelchair sport opportunities for people of all ages. Promotes wheelchair sports competition, and coordinates participation in local, provincial, national, and international events. Provides assistance and informatio...
- Non-Market Housing InventoryProvided by: City of Vancouver3.75KMProvides an interactive map of non-market (subsidized) housing developments in Vancouver. Includes detailed information and application instructions for each development.
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- 3.75KMWebsite allows landlords to advertise UBC and Vancouver area housing available for rent, and for students and others to browse available rental housing. Roommate/shared and student-listed advertisements are free. Telephone customer service is available from 10...
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- Strengthens Vancouver's food security by celebrating and distributing the bounty of local fruit trees, reducing fruit waste, and cultivating community. Harvests fruit from backyard trees and distributes it to neighbourhood houses and community programs. Throug...
- 3.78KMDrop-in centre offers people age 55 and over a variety of recreational, educational, and social programs. Services include computer classes, workshops, free wellness programs, yoga, fitness, book club, movie nights, and knitting. Also offers a $5 drop-in lunch...
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- 3.90KMA multicultural resource centre where community, volunteers, and staff address seniors issues and concerns. Offers low/no cost social, educational and recreational programs. A drop-in is available where members and volunteers can connect and socialize from 9 a...
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