As we approach National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, we’d like to share some of the activities, deep learning and reoriented practices we have undertaken as an organization over the past year.
Here at Vancity Community Foundation, we know that strong government funding is key to building communities that are affordable, resilient, equitable, and in Right Relations with the land. A major part of this work includes our advocacy to government. That is why we had a team in Victoria for today’s budget announcement to help make sense of the numbers and provide some important highlights.
The 2023 Homeless Count team is recruiting qualified volunteers for the 2023 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver. The Count will take place throughout the region inside shelters during the evening of Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and on streets throughout the day and evening of Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
We're hiring! Thank you for your interest. All positions have now been filled. We encourage those who identify from groups who have been structurally excluded (Indigenous, Black
The Government of Canada announced in Budget 2021 its intention to consult on fighting predatory lending by lowering the criminal rate of interest. Vancity Community Foundation sent in a submission as part of this consultation by the Department of Finance.
REACHING HOME: CANADA'S HOMELESSNESS STRATEGY Greater Vancouver Designated Community Call for Proposals - Coordination of Resources and Data Collection Projects OPENS: Thursday
Friday June 3, 2022 BC Rent Bank was established in 2019 as a pilot project with a three-year mandate to support the funding of existing rent banks; provide support and seed
Every spring, Vancity Community Foundation supports Earth Day and celebrates the changing of the seasons. We have long prioritized climate action and justice across our
Greater Vancouver Designated Community Call for Proposals – Capital Projects OPENS: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 29, 2022 – 5:00 PM (La version
The Greater Vancouver Community Advisory Board (CAB) and the Community Entity (CE) Lu’ma Native BCH Housing Society, in partnership with Vancity Community Foundation, is pleased to open the Call for Proposals (CFP) for Services Projects that seek to prevent and reduce homelessness in the Greater Vancouver region.
Vancity today announced it is temporarily waiving wire transfer fees to send money to Ukraine. There are over one million Canadians who identify as Ukrainian, and many more with strong personal connections who are deeply concerned and wish to help. Vancity members will be able to send money to friends or family members in Ukraine without fees.
