We harness the ingenuity, passion and assets of community to create game-changing social enterprise and real estate initiatives that transform local economies and build a more just and sustainable world.
Catalytic
We seek innovative and high impact models and initiatives that show the most potential to enhance social and economic inclusion and environmental sustainability.
Comprehensive
Together with Vancity Credit Union we offer a comprehensive suite of funding, financing and advisory services for high impact social enterprise and social purpose real estate initiatives.
Engaged
As a trusted advisor and navigator we aim to support organizations to unleash their creativity and build the confidence they need to develop social enterprise and real estate initiatives that maximize community benefit and financial return.
Tailored
From concept planning to implementation, we offer incremental and tailored solutions based on organization needs, opportunities and stage of development.
We believe that social enterprise can be a powerful tool to meet community needs and address social and environmental challenges. We invest in the development and growth of social enterprise initiatives that contribute to social or environmental goals.
We support organizations to acquire, develop or redevelopment real estate assets that maintain or increase community ownership and access to affordable housing and spaces for non-profit services and programs.
Learn about additional community grants program available through Vancity and/or browse opportunities available through Donor Advised Funds.
Learn more about some of the amazing projects that have received support through our Social Enterprise and Social Purpose Real Estate Funds.
