Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
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The United Scottish Cultural Society is a registered BC non-profit organization with representation from various Scottish organizations located in the Metro Vancouver area. The mission of the USCS is (a) to organize, facilitate and promote Scottish cultural activities and events, (b) educate and disseminate knowledge of the Scottish culture, heritage, language, music, dance and art to the public at large, (c) to operate in collaboration with Scottish cultural organizations in Metro Vancouver and to (d) do the same as a non-profit organization.
Founded by musicians for the next generation of talent, Vancouver Youth Music Foundation (VYMF) was designed to make music education and performance accessible to all regardless of background. Our dedicated team of educators provides high-quality instruction ensuring that every aspiring musician has the chance to learn, grow, and excel. Through masterclasses, workshops, and mentorship programs, we foster a nurturing environment where students can develop their skills and gain confidence in their artistry.
At VYMF, we believe that music has the power to change lives and we are committed to providing every passionate young musician with the platform, resources, and support they need to thrive.
Crazy8s is a Vancouver-based film initiative run by the Crazy8s Film Society, a registered BC not-for-profit organization. Since 1999, it has supported emerging and mid-career Canadian filmmakers by providing funding, mentorship, and industry resources to produce professional short films. To date, Crazy8s has produced over 150 films that have screened and won awards at festivals worldwide.
The Vancouver Comic Arts Association runs the Vancouver Comics Arts Festival, or VanCAF! A two day festival at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre that celebrates a diversity of voices and opens readers to new experiences; creates discussions through comics; and make comics creation and the reading of comics as accessible as possible.
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The mission of the West Vancouver Community Arts Council is to increase and broaden opportunities for West Vancouver, primarily, and all North Shore citizens, to enjoy and participate in cultural activities.
Shot of Scotch Vancouver is a professional Scottish Highland dance company bringing the energy, athleticism and artistry of Highland dance to audiences through performances and community events. We also offer opportunities for adults to continue learning and growing in Highland dance, bringing together professional performers, students, dance enthusiasts and supporters of Scottish culture.
Offers community Staged reading, workshops and theatre productions
LifeCycles cultivates community health from the ground up by connecting people, the food they eat and the land it comes from. We support people in gaining the knowledge, skills and resources they need to access or grow their own food in a way that fosters biodiversity and enhances our urban environment.
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Green Chair is a locally owned waste management business dedicated to providing simple and effective recycling solutions to enhance your community. We are a for-profit social enterprise; proving that a business can be economically sustainable whilst doing the right thing, benefiting those around us and strengthening our community. Do you want to make a difference, learn more about sustainability and help divert huge amounts of waste from our landfills whilst having fun and making friends? If so, we would love to have you on our team. Our volunteers are very precious to us and you will be well treated for your hard work – volunteer letters, smiles, friends, lots of activities (clean-ups, inspirational speakers, tours etc) and fun.
To see our team in action and see some of our achievements from 2013 watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxvpyJhaS4&feature;=youtu.be
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), located at UBC Farm, is a unique research centre that aims to understand and fundamentally transform local and global food systems towards a more sustainable, food-secure future. The centre is a living laboratory, committed to finding solutions to both the local and global challenges facing food systems sustainability and translating solutions to improve personal, community, and environmental health.
Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world and plays a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation.
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs breeds, raises and professionally trains Guide Dogs for individuals who are blind/visually-impaired, and Autism Support Dogs for children with moderate to profound autism aged 3-10 and their families. It takes two years and upwards of $35,000 to produce one certified dog, provided free of charge to the recipient.
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