Aims to address systemic gaps that exist for underserved and vulnerable communities across the Lower Mainland, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, children and youth, Indigenous, black, and people of colour populations, and individuals...

Works to reduce the physical suffering and mental anguish of people who suffer from fibromyalgia, while increasing public awareness of the condition. Provides support groups and one-on-one programs in the Lower Mainland. With $10 annual membership, provides ad...

Provides crisis intervention, housing referrals, tax filing for low-income individuals, families, and seniors, and community programs for residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Provides phone, fax, and photocopying services. Those living in the DTE...

Community-based volunteers serve food and offer clothing and other items to Metro Vancouver residents. Langar (blessed food) meal service is offered weekly at 1 pm Saturdays and 12 noon Sundays, at the corner of Main and Hastings streets. Meal service is also ...

Assists North Shore residents who are experiencing challenging life circumstances such as a job loss, divorce, emotional and physical health issues, or death of a family member. Provides one-to-one coaching/mentoring, a grocery support program, clothing suppor...

Provides outreach to people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are - on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place - to determine housing needs, and provide assistance...

Provides outreach and advocacy to Tri-Cities individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are at, whether that's on the street, in a shelter, or in a temporary place, to determine housing needs...

Offers a drop-in centre and community-based services where youth ages 13 to 18 can access resources, programs, and services for their health, development, and well-being. Services include access to food, clothing, and personal hygiene products. Youth can socia...

Provides outreach to Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals age 19 and over (youth age 18 and younger may also be eligible) who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers determine housing needs, offer resources from...

Runs a thrift store in the basement of the church from 10 am to 2 pm on Thursdays, from mid-September to the first or second Thursday in June; accepts donations of clothing and small household items. Office hours are from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Faith-based organization provides services and support for low-income families and homeless people. The Friends of Hastings program distributes meals and food to Downtown Eastside residents at the intersection of Hastings and Columbia at 1 pm on Saturdays. Oth...

Provides support to low-income, homeless, and marginalized women and their children. Volunteers offer peer support to individuals and groups. Provides information on various topics as well as recreational activities and special events, snacks, shower and laund...

Thrift store and social enterprise offering second-hand clothing, shoes, jewlery, accessories, housewares, and books. Also provides the setting for employment programs that empower women and youth who are considered hard to place in the work force. Gift Certif...

Outreach workers in a rescue vehicle seek out people sleeping on the streets to offer food, warm clothing, blankets, and information on UGM's programs, including shelter, drop-in and meal services, and alcohol and drug recovery. May offer transportation to peo...

Provides showers, a community breakfast, a clothing exchange, housing advocacy, homeless outreach, and referrals for people who are homeless. Program hours are 7 am to 9:30 am Saturdays.

The Living Room Support Group program is a spiritually-based peer support circle for people living with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar and psychotic disorders; see website for schedule. The Thrift Shop offers low-cost clothin...

Thrift store sells sample and second-hand clothing and fashion accessories. Women leaving an abusive relationship may volunteer and obtain job training in the store, as well as access clothing at no cost. Accepts donations of consignment-quality goods during b...

Offers free meals for people in need as well as information and referrals, lay counselling, bible studies, computer classes, and access to hygiene products and clothing. A Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction worker and a poverty law advocate f...

Christian multi-denominational, front-line street ministry provides free food, clothing, and counselling for vulnerable people struggling with homelessness, poverty, addiction, and/or mental illness. Provides a nightly meal from an outreach mobile unit from 7 ...

Lydia's Closet offers free clothing and household items to anyone in need. Hours are every other Tuesday on food bank days from 10 am to 12 noon. Located at the back of the auditorium, enter from the parking lot. Nick's Nook provides food security to the commu...

Provides outreach to individuals age 19 and over (youth age 18 and younger may also be eligible) who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers meet with individuals where they are - on the street, in a shelter, or in a...

A peer-driven resource centre for adults in the Downtown Eastside that supports people living with chronic illnesses, addictions, and/or mental health challenges. Offers a safe environment and a range of structured and unstructured programs, including public c...

Allows sponsors to donate Christmas hampers of food, clothing, toys, and grocery gift cards to low-income families in need. Families must have participated in a YWCA Metro Vancouver program within the last year, provide proof of income, have custody of their c...

Provides information and referral, peer support, and advocacy to LGBTQ2SAI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, Two-Spirit, asexual, and intersex) youth ages 14 to 25, and their friends and families. Youth Drop-In provides a safe place for youth to so...

Sells low-cost donated goods, including clothing, household items, appliances, furniture, books, jewelry, toys, and tools. Volunteer run with all profits reinvested to save and improve the lives of animals through RAPS programs. Check website for shopping and ...