Organismes sans but lucratif à Vancouver

Orbis is a nonprofit organization that works to prevent and treat blindness through hands-on training, public health education, improved access to quality eye care, advocacy and partnerships with local health care organizations. Through training, research and advocacy, we work to strengthen local eye care institutions, train eye care professionals and advocate for supportive policies to increase awareness about the importance of quality eye health. In programs supported by Orbis in 2013, we've enhanced the skills of more than 22,000 eye care professionals, and provided treatment to more than 5.7 million blind and visually impaired people.

Our Cityride is a 17km bike ride through scenic downtown Vancouver! Our Cityride celebrates the spirit of local communities in a non-competitive all inclusive mass participation ride that will be held in the heart of cities globally. The ride will be host to participants of all ages and abilities, focused around a fun and festive atmosphere. The inaugural event is taking place on August 19, 2017.

Our Social Fabric (OSF) is Vancouver’s only non-profit textile recycling organization. We have been in operation since 2009 with a mission to eradicate textile waste from landfills. We receive donations of textiles and sewing-related supplies from individuals, manufacturers, designers, and the film industry.  Our powerful team of volunteers then processes the donations for sale at amazing prices through our retail shop and online store.

Outsiders and Others is a not for profit arts society with a focus on bringing non-traditional artists to the forefront. This includes outsider, folk, self-taught, visionary, intuitive, and artists with disabilities. Outsiders and Others operates a window-gallery at 716 East Hastings Street and at 938 Howe Street, both in Vancouver.

Ovarian Cancer Canada is the only registered Canadian charity solely dedicated to eradicating ovarian cancer and preventing it from the future. OCC demands action, delivers change, and transforms lives. OCC stands hand-in-hand with the people experiencing, affected by, or at risk and will not rest until women are able to live their lives freely, fully, and uninhibited by ovarian cancer. Learn more: ovariancanada.org.

Ovarian Cancer Canada is the only registered Canadian charity solely dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer. We provide leadership by: *Supporting women living with the disease and their families *Raising awareness among the general public and health care professionals *Funding research to develop early detection techniques, improved treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Ovarian Cancer Canada is the only registered Canadian charity solely dedicated to eradicating ovarian cancer and preventing it from the future. OCC demands action, delivers change, and transforms lives. OCC stands hand-in-hand with the people experiencing, affected by, or at risk and will not rest until women are able to live their lives freely, fully, and uninhibited by ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Canada champions the health and wellbeing of women with ovarian cancer and others at risk of this disease while advancing research to save lives. As the only registered Canadian charity solely dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer, the organization provides leadership in research, advocacy, and support, so that women live fuller, better, longer lives.

The PCHC-MoM Society is a registered non-profit society reflecting a broad spectrum of communities—in particular (but not limited to) a diversity of Canadian communities of Asian heritage—who are committed to the vision of a new kind of museum that can appeal both to a diverse local and global audience. Utilizing institutional partnerships with universities (including, but not limited to, for instance, the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Calgary, and Athabasca University), our vision is for community-based stakeholders to collaborate with institutions of higher education so that the latest innovations in research, teaching, and technology can shape public education, heritage conservation, and multimedia storytelling at a state-of-the-art museum.

Organization Type: Arts, Culture & Heritage Address: #302 – 268 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5 Website: https://www.pchc-mom.ca/ Welcome to Pacific Canada Heritage Centre – Museum of Migration (PCHC-MoM) PCHC-MoM is a dynamic non-profit society dedicated to the exploration and celebration of trans-Pacific immigration and intercultural relations. Since our inception in 2011 and our registration as a charity in 2023, our mission has been to establish a museum that serves as a hub for public exhibitions, educational programs, workshops, and events. As a museum “without walls,” we are committed to offering both in-person and virtual experiences across various community and online platforms. Our aim is to curate and share the rich tapestry of migration histories to foster a sense of belonging and understanding in Pacific Canada, all while recognizing and respecting our role as guests on unceded Indigenous lands. Our Core Values: - Belonging: Creating spaces where everyone feels valued and connected. - Collaboration: Working together to enrich our community and programs. - Education: Providing learning opportunities to broaden perspectives. - Empowerment: Enabling individuals and communities to voice their stories. - Inclusivity: Embracing diverse experiences and backgrounds. - Responsibility: Honoring our commitments and ethical practices. Discover more about our mission and upcoming programs on our website: PCHC

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a long-standing, award-winning not-for-profit that serves the most vulnerable people in the Province of B.C. We believe that helping the most marginalized individuals and families will raise the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Our vision is to see everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities, and our mission is to inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration. We value advocacy, diversity and inclusion, empowerment, service excellence, stewardship, and well-being. We take care of our people who take care of the people we serve. The Pathways to Education program takes a holistic approach to address the challenges students face. There are four components to the Pathways to Education program, which are tutoring, mentoring, immediate financial supports, and one-on-one support. We look to support each student broadly through the 4 supports and at the same time, shift the way we work with each student based on their individual needs. We support students with challenges they face individually, at school, and in the community by working together with the families, the schools, and other community-based organizations.

We are both a geographical region covering most of BC and Yukon, and a council of membership within The United Church of Canada. Our mission and vision is to support the health of United Church communities of faith and ministries in our region, to nurture effective leadership, and to grow faithful public witness as United Church people. Through staffing, finance, advice, advocacy and resources, the PMRC supports Indigenous and Non-Indigenous communities of faith and ministries in making a difference in the world.