Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

Asian-Canadian Special Events Association is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization that creates sustainable projects in the areas of arts and culture, and works with partners across British Columbia, Canada, and internationally. Our three mandates: 1. Community Engagement, 2. Fostering New Artistic and Cultural Expressions, and 3. Platform to Learn and Share. ACSEA has a long history of curating and producing large events, including a very successful partnership with Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Cultural Olympiad. Our signature events are spread throughout the year: the end of winter LunarFest, end summer TAIWANfest and IPACI, and a brand new event in partnership with Canadian Heritage and Canada 150 We Are Canadians, Too! Organization Website: https://www.acsea.ca

ArtsScene Vancouver connects young professionals in Vancouver with the arts.

Arthritis Society Canada is a national health charity, fueled by donors and volunteers, with a mission to fight the fire of arthritis through research, advocacy, innovation, information and support.

A Yoga, Mindfulness and Training organization that builds awareness on holistic well being. The foundation encourages social awareness and shares body, emotion and mind management principles in safe spaces. It also supports children from the slums in India.

Aquafit for All Association is a non-profit organization in Vancouver. Our mission is to develop and provide affordable aquatic/aquatic exercise opportunities for individuals with disabilities and/or injuries of all ages.

Apathy is Boring is a national non-partisan, youth-led organization that supports youth to become change-makers in their everyday lives and communities.

The ASAP lab conducts clinical and community-based research to estimate the frequency of anxiety and stress-related disorders in ASD with greater precision and identify risk factors. Additionally, we aim to improve clinical practices by providing guidelines and measures for determining when someone with ASD is experiencing anxiety or trauma and by effectively treating these conditions in community settings.

The Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI) celebrates and uplifts Métis culture in British Columbia through educational exhibitions, programs, and research. The Institute connects Métis people throughout the province with their culture, heritage, and Michif languages through virtual and in-person resources and initiatives and educates the public about Métis people and culture. The ADI is a registered charitable organization that was developed by Métis Nation of British Columbia’s Ministry of Culture, Heritage and Language in 2023. Ministry staff are currently overseeing the Institute's program delivery and operations until the Institute is further established and has sustainable funding to maintain operations independently. The ADI’s showroom and exhibition space opened to the public in January 2024 and is located at #300 13401 108 Ave Surrey BC. More information about the ADI, as well as information on Métis culture and language resources can be found on its website: https://ameliadouglasinstitute.ca/

Our vision Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and that world begins with a more dementia-friendly society, where people affected by dementia are acknowledged, supported and included. Our mission We ensure people affected by dementia are not alone, by educating and mobilizing a broader community of care around them, and supporting valuable research into the disease and people living with it. Our core values Core values are those fundamental values that we consider necessary to be held, nurtured and developed by the members, employees, directors and volunteers of our organization in order to be effective in achieving our goals. - Accountability and transparency: We measure our performance, continually improve and are accountable for our actions. - Collaboration: We are dedicated to collaborating across our communities and amplifying the voices of lived experience to maximize our impact. - Compassion: We provide caring and supportive assistance to the people we support. - Courage: We care deeply about our mission and the families we support, motivating us to educate, advocate and inspire others to share their stories and bring dementia out into the open. - Integrity and respect: We are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier-free environment for our staff, volunteers and the families we support, respecting their diverse backgrounds and meeting them where they are.

Albahaca Footwear is a not-for-profit footwear company founded in Vancouver in December 2016. All proceeds from sales, after costs, are given to a rotation of Guatemalan charities. Our boots are handmade, quality leather ankle boots - made with love by our small team of craftsmen in Pastores, Guatemala. Goals: Provide quality employment for Guatemalan boot makers Provide ethical, handmade, durable boots to Canadians Support a variety of Guatemalan charities focused on health and education

Since our inception in 1998, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. Our communities are special places that include warm and welcoming facilities, professional and specialized care, friendly and courteous staff, and truly enjoyable dining experiences. Our goal is always to foster a community atmosphere where individuals are recognized, valued and celebrated for themselves.

Conscious connection to Mother Nature through kayaking and safety for all age ranges, including the elderly and disadvantaged.