Provides social, educational, and recreational programs for urban Aboriginal youth ages six to 29; some activities are held in the youth's recreation room, and others in the gym and off-site. In-house services include a kitchen, library, computer lab, games, l...

Provides social-emotional education through experiential adventures in the outdoors. Courses focus on developing social, emotional, and leadership skills that empower youth participants to navigate life's challenges. Programs welcome young people from diverse ...

Offers the SPCA Kids Club, the youth 'Bark!' magazine, school presentations, curriculum development, summer camps, and website resources to encourage young people to treat animals with compassion and respect.

Gives hope and support to vulnerable individuals and families through the provision of social services and practical assistance focusing on the basic necessities of life. Helps meet the immediate and short-term needs of people in distress through emergency ass...

Provides adventurous and challenging activities designed to enrich a girl's life and to benefit the people around her. Each girl is encouraged to use initiative, grow in self-confidence, and acquire decision-making, leadership, and life skills. Offers age-spec...

Umbrella organization of choirs in BC that promotes choral activity in BC. Offers an annual Chorfest, BC Youth Choir, Seniors Chorfest, a choral directorship program, vocal workshops, and choir management workshops. Also offers Choral Stage, a music camp for c...

Develops and provides educational, recreational, library, and social services for the communities of Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona. Manages a 18-acre complex featuring elementary and secondary schools, child care programs, senior's and teen's centres, a pu...

Provides social and recreational opportunities, and job skills training and certifications for immigrant youth ages 11 to 18 who are new to Canada. Also helps them deal with current issues such as barriers by providing leadership and skills training. Low-cost ...

Centre for youth ages 13 to 18 to meet, get information and support, and share ideas and interests. Offers cooking classes, sports, outdoor and camp activities, workshops, art, anti-graffiti projects, and leadership programs. A public access computer is also a...

Provides support and recreational activities for Latin American youth ages 13 to 18. Features a food program, traditional games, drop-in activities, movie outings, and Latin dance instruction. Also offers the Latin American Youth Council, a community-involveme...

Offers social, recreational, and educational services for children and youth ages six to 18. Programs include after-school literacy enhancement for children, homework clubs, summer and spring day camps, youth leadership training, youth council, physical litera...

Provides educational, cultural, recreational, and social services for the community of the Little Mountain and Riley Park areas. Services include a wide variety of child and youth programs, family resources, seniors programs, language courses, settlement servi...

Social and community arts club offers various activities and events, including a members' lounge. The WISE Hall, a multipurpose, second-floor room offers a sound and lighting system, green room, bar, and washrooms, is available for rent. Used primarily for con...

Offers a range of wellness, support, and therapeutic services, including traditional and cultural wellness supports. Services include child and youth therapy (art, expressive, land-based), family therapy, therapeutic support groups, and community events that p...

Uses art to provide mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation/recovery to Vancouver residents ages 16 and older who have a current mental health diagnosis. Program mandate is to create an art community to help people with mental health issues explore and d...

A drop-in lounge for youth ages 13 to 18. Offers movies, pool, games, foosball, gym activities, and outings. Hours are 6 pm to 9 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 6 pm to 10 pm Friday and Saturday. The John Braithwaite centre gym is open for youth from 7 pm to 9:45 pm o...

Provides a variety of one-to-one mentoring programs for children from age seven to 14. Children are matched with adult volunteers who provide friendship, guidance, and support. Programs are offered for children and youth of all genders, both in the community a...

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 ...

Cultural centre for the Greek community of Metro Vancouver. Offers Greek language classes, dancing classes, community events and festivals, playgroups for children, youth groups, and youth day camps. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to ...

Drop-in resource centre for women seeking information, resources, peer counselling, and support on women's issues. Offers a single mother's support group in one-year cycles (beginning in September), monthly workshops, basic computer training offered in English...

Provides a wide range of services and programs including information and referral services, health and wellness programs, and educational workshops; serves children, youth, families, newcomers, and seniors. Offers various child care programs including daycare ...

Educational organization offers four orchestra ensembles to help young people ages eight to 22 develop as musicians. Provides opportunities for youth to take part in annual concert performances and other events. Offers bursaries to musicians would not be able ...

Provides social and recreational services for North Shore residents. Also hosts the free UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) year-round (604-822-5791), and income tax assistance during tax season for low-income clients. Facilities may be rented by c...

Community-based agency serving northeast Vancouver. Works with residents, government, and non-government agencies in responding to community needs. Provides child care, seniors programs, family services, teen and preteen programs, job boards, employment suppor...

Offers recreation activities, services, and resources for youth ages nine to 24. Youth Drop-In provides a fun, safe, and social environment where youth can relax, learn, develop skills, make positive social connections, have access to community resources and b...