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The Vancity Community Foundation Director's Fund is used to support Vancity Community Foundation work as determined by its Board of Directors.
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A non-partisan coalition that supports BC children, First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition has a lot to be proud of when it comes to stepping up for this province’s most vulnerable. In addition to overseeing the annual BC Child Poverty Report Card and Living Wage for Families campaign efforts, the coalition ensures a regular media presence in order...
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The Metro Vancouver Homeless Count, run by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association aims to provide a snapshot of the region’s homeless population.
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First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition with the support of SPARC BC produces an annual report card with the latest statistics on child and family poverty in British Columbia. This is done in conjunction with the release of the national child poverty report card by Campaign 2000. Access the report and Read the press release for this year's...
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Atira Property Management Inc. means a lot of good for a lot of people. Atira Women’s Resource Society is a non-profit organization committed to ending violence against women. They do this through direct service, education, and increasing awareness about the impact violence against women and children has on our communities. Atira operates 12 transition and long-term housing sites in the...
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The Tip Jar In 2014, Potluck’s community staff worked a combined 11,465 hours, which translated into $147,481.60 in earned wages for employees facing barriers. Vancouver’s Potluck Café Society and Potluck Catering are a pioneering example of a successful social enterprise. By utilizing funds from the catering operation, the organization is able to provide education and meal programs to encourage proper...
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The Youth at Risk Fund was endowed through a gift from Vancity's Board of Directors and was established to provide ongoing support to youth at risk initiatives.
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The Tudor Sheil Fund was created to support organizations that work to enhance the lives of women and children in Vancouver's inner-city.
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The Sole Food Street Farms Endowment Fund will provide ongoing operational support to Sole Food Street Farms to pursue its mission: to empower individuals with limited resources by providing jobs, agricultural training and inclusion in a supportive community of farmers and food lovers.
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The Resilience Fund was created to support advocacy in a variety of equity and social justice organizations, including but not limited to Free Speech, environmental protection, poverty, education, First Nations, gender equality and disaster relief issues.