Organismes sans but lucratif à Vancouver

Papergirl YVR is an inclusive, non-commercial art project that brings people together in the celebration of art and community in an unconventional way: through the spirit of altruism. In this annual project (entering its 6th year!), artists of all ages and abilities are invited to donate their work to a non-juried exhibition. Afterward, the artwork is rolled into bundles and distributed by a team of cyclists (in the style of the American paperboy) to anyone they meet along specific bike routes in the Lower Mainland.

Parent Support Services of BC is a non-profit organization, with a mission to protect the safety and well-being of children and promote the health of all families by partnering with those in a parenting role and their communities to build support, advocacy, education, research, and resources. PSS offers the following programs and services: - Parenting Support Circles Program: self-help and peer support Circles to parents, grandparents, and/or other caregivers, in different communities throughout BC. Our Circles provide a safe space for parents, grandparents, and/or other caregivers, to not only get together to discuss their strengths, challenges or concerns they may have faced throughout the week or throughout their time in a parenting role, but to also build a supportive network, receive emotional support, and learn new skills. Moreover, in some of our communities, we have Circles that are: language specific – Spanish, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Filipino; for kinship care providers and grandparents who are raising their grandchildren or another relatives 24/7; for parents with children on the autism spectrum; for fathers and mothers in the prison system; and for parents of Trans or gender creative children. Each Circle is facilitated by two trained volunteers, who practice within a self-help and peer support model. Our model of practice provides Circle members with a supportive network; promotes self-advocacy; empowers and boosts self-esteem; and helps create a healthier living environment for all families. All our Circles are free, confidential and anonymous. - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Line: operated by two part-time advocates, trained in advocacy, social work, family law, and government services related to kinship caregiving. Individuals can call in and seek information on complex services such as the Ministry of Children and Family Development, or they can call in if they have questions surrounding benefits, resources, and any other questions surrounding kinship caregiving. Our GRG support line operates on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm – 1-855-474-9777 – GRGline@parentsupportbc.ca - Community Workshops: For parents, grandparents and/or caregivers. These workshops vary in topics and location.

Parkbus connects city dwellers with nature through affordable transportation options. Founded in 2010, we operate bus services to National and Provincial Parks from major cities across Canada. We also operate community nature and outdoor programs such as ActiveDays and NatureLink. In British Columbia, Parkbus programs are run by BEST, a non-profit charitable organization with a long history promoting sustainable transportation. In the rest of Canada, our programs are run by Transportation Options, an Ontario-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering sustainable tourism and transportation.

Parkgate Community Services Society (PCSS) is a registered not-for-profit charitable society that has been in operation since 1983. PCSS provides community based programs and services out of Parkgate Community Centre, the Seymour Youth Centre, and other satellite locations. PCSS is responsible for delivering community programs and services for children, youth, families and seniors through the Community Centre.

Parkinson’s is more than a diagnosis – it’s a life-altering reality for more than 110,000 people living in Canada, with this number set to soar to 150,000 by 2034. Behind the numbers are families grappling with a fragmented care system, long waits for diagnoses, and a lack of access to specialized care. People are losing their sense of joy and purpose, feeling unconnected, uninspired and alone. It’s a journey filled with uncertainty, where every step demands courage, every challenge requires resilience, and every moment underscores the critical need for change. The symptoms of Parkinson’s can push people into the shadows. But at Parkinson Canada, we hope to inspire people with Parkinson’s to embrace the wobbles, the wiggles, and the wonky moments. We help people affected by Parkinson’s stand in the light – connected, supported and inspired. We transform every involuntary movement into a symbol of style. Every shuffle into a dance. Every tremor into a beat. We help people living with Parkinson’s to find their joy, their ‘swagger,’ again – or maybe for the first time.

Our Mission Parkinson Society British Columbia is the voice of British Columbians living with Parkinson's. Our purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure for Parkinson's disease through advocacy, education, research and support services. About Us Established in 1969, Parkinson Society British Columbia, governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, receives no government funding and is supported entirely by donations from individuals, members, corporations, foundations and the dedicated efforts of volunteers. Every person touched by Parkinson's deserves to know that they are not alone in their journey. We are here for you. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is committed to offering support, sharing reliable information and raising funds for programs and research. We are part of a strong community united in our dedication to improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson's.

Parkinson Society British Columbia is the voice of British Columbians living with Parkinson's. Our purpose is to ease the burden and find a cure for Parkinson's disease through advocacy, education, research and support services.

Paul’s Club is a social and recreational day program for men and women living with Young Onset Dementia. We provide a physically and emotionally safe environment, with activities geared towards the specific needs of those experiencing symptoms of Young Onset Dementia. Paul's Club opened in 2012 and is the first and only program of its kind in Vancouver. The Club has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and is designed to be fun! Paul's Club is open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 50 weeks of the year, and is led by a Program Director, Chelsea Grills, who has a degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Douglas College. A maximum of 15 Members attend the Club each day. Paul's Club provides at least six hours a day of essential respite for caregivers. Refreshments, snacks, and a daily choice of hot lunch are part of the program. Paul's Club has a warm, bright, and welcoming atmosphere. There is a large adjoining patio and a well equipped gym which we can enjoy on a daily basis. The Club is located at The Hampton Inn & Suites on the corner of Robson and Beatty in Vancouver. You can take advantage of the convenient drop off area, which can be accessed from Beatty Street.  

Establish pain self management support groups, provide facilitating training for the peer leaders and use a pain self management program for our members to work on building a new normal. We have an educational web site and host live on line support group meetings.

We are a grassroots member-led non-profit, and we offer free or by donation yoga classes and a subsidized Yoga Teacher Training. We believe that yoga and every healing modality must be available to everyone. Period.

Founded in 1972, Place des Arts is a not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. Located in the historic Maillardville neighbourhood of Coquitlam, we offer quality instruction for all ages and skill levels in the visual, literary and performing arts. All classes and lessons are taught by highly skilled working professionals who take pride in ensuring all students receive personalized attention. Class sizes are based on the needs of the content, while maintaining a low teacher-to-student ratio. Our Artisan Shop and galleries support local emerging artists, and our events and performances make us a cultural hub, drawing together diverse members of the community to experience the arts.

Vancouver’s public spaces – our plazas, squares, streets, laneways, pathways and waterfront – are where public life happens. These places and spaces are where we interact with the city on a daily basis, as we work, study, shop, dine, experience cultural events, and gather with family and friends. Public space is where we connect with the city and where we connect with each other – it’s where community is created. Downtown is the heart of our city. With its distinctive skyline, exceptional views, 24-hour cultural and shopping activities, and distinctive neighbourhoods, Downtown Vancouver has an authentically unique sense of place. That said however, the main attraction is the people. Vancouver’s Downtown is home to diverse and multicultural communities, a wide array of residents, businesses and employees, and attracts visitors from near and far. Currently, there is no comprehensive strategy that provides guidance on the planning and delivery of downtown public spaces. Starting summer 2017, the City of Vancouver is looking for your feedback on how to fostering exceptional, vibrant and memorable public spaces, places and experiences in the downtown peninsula. This area includes the Central Business District, Coal Harbour, West End, Downtown South, Yaletown, False Creek North and Northeast False Creek. Through Places for People | Downtown we hope to create the Downtown Places and Spaces Strategy, which will provide a strategic framework to shape a vibrant public space network and coordinate public space delivery in the downtown.