Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
Kaleidoscope Fest is a 3D light and art festival organised for the purpose to remove the stigma attached to mental health and raise proceeds to the Youth Mental Health Campaign @ the HOpe Centre - Lions Gate Hospital Foundation
The Gastrointestinal Society is the leader in providing trusted, evidence-based information on all areas of the gastrointestinal tract. We are are committed to improving the lives of people with GI and liver conditions by supporting research, advocating for appropriate patient access to health care, and promoting gastrointestinal and liver health.
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) is a national community-driven charity. As the largest charitable funder of breast cancer research in Canada, CBCF’s vision is to create a future without breast cancer. Since its inception in 1986, the Foundation has invested over $360 million in breast cancer research, funding more than 1,400 scientific and community grants. CBCF’s investments in vital research, education, health promotion, support and information programs have led to progress in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.
207-3077 Granville Street
InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care Centre is a non-profit with centres in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna BC. We provide free programs and services for anyone with a cancer diagnosis and their support friends and family. Our Clinical Services are provided by a team of physicians, nutritionists, clinical counsellors and exercise therapists. We have experience providing guidance on healthful diet changes, stress reduction and emotional counseling, decision making, exercise, and personal coaching.
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.
The Terry Fox Foundation is responsible for supporting close to $20 million in discovery based research each year in Canada - all monies raised outside Canada must be distributed to (a) an institute approved by the Foundation and its advisors or (b) remitted to Canada. The Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) is a recipient of TFF funding for translational research. TFRI is an exciting new initiative whose goal is to translate rapidly today's best science into better cancer treatment and diagnosis for all Canadians. The Institute will bring scientists and clinicians together across the country into a functionally integrated, geographically dispersed Institute with nodes in several provinces.
The Foundation recognizes the duality of its mandate. Not only does it raise money for research, but it also continues to share the story of Terry Fox. The Terry Fox Foundation strives to maintain the heroic effort and integrity that Terry embodied.
Childhood Cancer Canada is the country's leading foundation dedicated to funding national childhood cancer research while delivering education, community and connectivity programs to children with cancer and their families.
We work with children, families, caregivers and hundreds of thousands of British Columbians each year to raise funds to support child health.
*** REC THERAPY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ***
George Pearson Centre is a residential, long term care facility for adults with disabilities. Adults of all ages live at George Pearson and require care for many different reasons. Many residents have extensive physical disabilities including persons with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disabilities.
VOLUNTEER ROLES:
We have several different volunteer roles at this location including: 1 to 1 Visiting, Recreation, Community Outings, Cards & Games, Artworks. Volunteers get the opportunity to work 1 on 1 with the residents while assisting staff with the activities and therapeutic programs. It's a great way to help others and gain more experience in a residential setting.
MORE INFO:
- Location: George Pearson Centre
- Address: 780 W 57th Ave, Vancouver - close to Langara College
- When: Once a week for 2 -3 hours
- Duration: 4 months
Diabetes Canada leads the fight against diabetes by helping those affected by diabetes live healthy lives, preventing the onset and consequences of diabetes, and discovering a cure.
Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a national charitable not-for-profit corporation established in 1960, and is one of the world’s top three charitable organizations committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). As an internationally recognized leader in funding innovation and clinical care, we invest more in life-saving CF research and care than any other non-governmental agency in Canada.
Since establishment, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has invested more than $253 million in leading research, innovation and care. As a result, Canadians with cystic fibrosis have one of the highest median survival rates in the world.
We rely on the generous support of our volunteers, donors, and partners in our shared mission to improve the lives of Canadians living with cystic fibrosis, and ultimately to find a cure for this devastating disease.
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