Vancouver Communauté Nouvelles

At Writers’ Exchange, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. We have a team of over 70 dedicated volunteers! Each month, we’re proud to spotlight one of the incredible individuals who help bring our programs to life—building confidence, inspiring creativity, and making a lasting difference for the kids and youth we serve.

A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023. The Canadian public policy think tank study showed that around one-in-six Canadians — or just under 17 per cent — are making charitable donations on their tax returns.

A holiday tradition is returning to the Lower Mainland Friday.The Union Gospel Mission will host its 82nd annual Christmas Meal at the charity’s Downtown Eastside and New Westminster locations.

We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. CBC British Columbia marked Make The Season Kind on Friday with events across the province, raising money for Food Banks B.C.

Eligible non-profit organizations operating in the waterfront park could soon qualify for the $20 monthly pass, although user groups argue they shouldn't have to pay at all

Today, Vancouver City Council approved $1.18 million in grants to support 44 cultural organizations that advance equity, Indigenous leadership in the arts, cultural infrastructure and public art programming.