Offers information and referral as well as emotional support over the phone in Cantonese and Mandarin as well as Korean, Farsi, Dari, and Ukrainian. Hours for Cantonese or Mandarin service are 10 am to 10 pm daily; hours for Korean, Farsi, Dari, and Ukrainian ...

Offers social and recreation activities on a drop-in basis for Chinese-speaking immigrants age 55 and over. Activities include arts and crafts, singing, exercise, and educational workshops on topics of interest to seniors. Also offers community outings, and sp...

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 ...

Aims to help Canadians, immigrants, and refugees overcome language and cultural barriers, access community resources, and integrate into the community through various groups, workshops, social and recreational programs, drop-in activities, ESL classes, worksho...

Provides specialized trauma-informed services to address immediate critical needs and systems navigation for newcomers with complex barriers to settlement. Services include emergency and transitional housing support; emotional and clinical counselling; case ma...

Drop-in social centre for all ages. Features a living room space with TV, and computers with internet access. Offers a coffee and soup line at 7:30 am seven days a week. Also offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm. Drop-in hours are 7:30...

Provides educational, artistic, and cultural services directed towards fostering Chinese culture within the local community. Offers traditional and simplified Chinese language classes to children and youth ages four to 19, and classes on Chinese culture. Organ...

Dedicated to the preservation of Chinese Canadian history, and the promotion of traditional Chinese culture and contemporary arts. Offers school programs, workshops, and Chinatown walking tours. Admission is by donation. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Sund...

A centre with programming, exhibits and interactive kiosks dedicated to sharing the stories about the past, present, future, and living heritage of Vancouver's Chinatown. Through storytelling, unique artifacts, recordings, and photos, it offers a perspective o...

Serves the Francophone community in Vancouver by assistance in accessing legal services, orientation for newcomers to BC, help finding accommodation, and information and referral to community and government services. Offers emergency help with primary needs, s...

Serves disadvantaged residents of the Downtown Eastside and neighbouring communities with a low-cost cafeteria, library, learning centre, theatre, gym, weight room, pool room, and seniors lounge. Programs and services include community education (with a focus ...

Celebrates pan-Asian arts and culture through educational events and a Lower Mainland festival in May. Office hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Aims to get more people cycling more often through education, action, and events. Activities include cycling courses in schools, workplaces, and online, as well as the promotion of improved cycling facilities and bicycle safety. Runs the Bike to Work Week, Bik...

Promotes Japanese language and culture through educational programs and events. Offers Japanese language, calligraphy, and martial arts training; programs may be offered online and/or in-person. Children's World Child Care, located at 475 Alexander Street, off...

Pairs trained youth volunteers with isolated Chinese-speaking immigrant seniors to provide weekly phone calls. Offers fresh Asian produce delivery on a weekly basis. $10 bag includes six or seven fruits, two to three days' worth of greens, and two to three day...

Provides a variety of programs for low-income, Chinese-speaking immigrant seniors in Chinatown and the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Offers peer-based outreach, case management, interpretation of government-related documents and letters, translation, advocac...

Provides outreach to address the issue of isolation amongst Chinese adults ages 65 or older living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona areas. Also serves Chinese individuals 45 years and older who are affected by chronic health issues and/or face financial...

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...

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...

Offers one-stop access to information, referrals, and support services for Francophone families with children from birth to age six in Vancouver. Offered at two sites: Ecole Anne Hebert (7051 Killarney Street) and the FPFCB office (223-1555 West 7th Avenue). P...

Represents, defends, and promotes the rights and interests of Francophone women across BC. Promotes social, cultural, and economic empowerment through activities such as workshops and learning opportunities, discussion groups, and cultural events. See website ...

Provides services and programs to Japanese-Canadian adults ages 55 and over in Japanese and English. Services include information and resources in Japanese and English, Japanese language library, fitness and recreational activities, educational seminars, and h...

Works to promote French language and culture amongst francophone and francophile youth ages 14 to 25. Services provided include educational programs and social and recreational activities. Serves BC. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit so...

A province-wide federation of social, cultural, and educational organizations concerned with the rights and interests of BC Francophones, and the promotion and preservation of linguistic and cultural heritage. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon, and 1 pm to 4...

Promotes French culture through cultural and community-oriented activities such as concerts, dances, festivals, dinners, conferences, and a summer day camp for children ages six to 12. Also offers French language educational resources such as a library and vid...