A mobile outreach van provides accessible and inclusive outreach to communities facing technological and geographical barriers in accessing government services. Services include birth, death, marriage, and change of name certificate applications; ICBC driver l...

The Bus Pass Program provides bus passes to eligible seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Passes can be used in communities served by BC Transit or TransLink; HandyDart is not included. Low-Income Seniors pay a $45 non-refundable annual fee and must me...

Provides income assistance, disability assistance, and referrals to employment services for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, awaiting other income, or unable to work. Eligibility and monthly assistance rates depend on income and asset levels, and...

Hears appeals of Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction reconsideration decisions that refuse, reduce, or discontinue income, disability assistance, or a supplement under the Employment and Assistance Act, and the Employment and Assistance for Pe...

Hardship assistance is available to people who are not eligible for BCEA income or disability assistance, and have proven that all other funding sources have been exhausted; they must apply for BCEA to initiate the request. It is issued for only one month at a...

Association representing housing co-ops in BC. Provides member co-ops with support, education, resources, consultation/mediation, news updates, advocacy, and group buying. Also provides an online directory of all BC housing co-ops. Administers two programs tha...

Housing stabilization program offers low-fee, no interest short-term loans to low-income individuals and families who are at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary and unexpected shortage of funds. Loans may also be issued for d...