Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
In 1983, Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon opened its doors in Shaughnessy. The original 13-bedroom house provided support for sick kids and families needing to travel long distances to receive specialized care only found in Vancouver. Over the years, the demand for this essential service quickly grew beyond what this house could offer, so construction of a new building was soon underway.
Today, we have a 73-bedroom house with even more services available for families, conveniently located near BC Children’s Hospital. RMH BC also operates a Family Room in Surrey Memorial Hospital.
RMH BC is a place filled with hope and love, built on the belief that keeping the family together is an essential part of healing children with serious illnesses.
The House sits on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples; Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
At VOKRA, we rescue, heal, then place cats - first in our network of foster homes, then in carefully matched, loving, forever homes. We're a passionate, volunteer-driven charity with extensive cat care experience.
Indian Summer Arts Society (ISAS) is a Vancouver-based not-for-profit secular arts organization founded in 2011. We are dedicated to promoting, showcasing, and building public awareness of artists of South Asian origin in the performing, visual, literary, and folk arts and fostering dialogue between Canada and South Asia, and within communities in Canada.
KidSport™ is a community-based sport-funding program established in 1993 by Sport BC. KidSport™ provides grants for children ages 18 and under to participate in a sport season of their choice. There are 40 community chapters in BC and over 165 chapters across Canada. KidSport™ works to fulfill its mission of eliminating the financial barriers to sport participation, ‘So ALL Kids Can Play!’ For more information, please visit www.kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia.
Vancouver Second Mile Society’s (VSMS) mandate is to improve the quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities living in SRO (single room occupancy) hotels, rooming houses and low-income housing. We work with seniors living in the downtown south and the downtown eastside to build and strengthen their community by establishing social support systems. We focus on providing program participants with a quiet welcoming
space to be and to connect with others.
African Friendship Society is rooted in our values of Friendship, Community and Heritage.
We are proud of our culture and excited about sharing it with You.
Together, let’s take a journey of Joy, Belonging and Celebration!
The Chinese Community Policing Center (CCPC) is a non-profit charity organization operating in the heart of the Vancouver Chinatown area since 1992. We work in collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department, and community partners and volunteers to reduce crime and enhance safety in Chinatown. We develop and implement programs to support and assist victims of crime to promote safety. We devote in building relationships to bridge the gap between the service providers and the community while finding the needs of the community, creating a safe and livable social environment.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House plays a leadership role in building a healthy and engaged neighbourhood by connecting people and strengthening their capacity to create change.
Founded in 1986, Mavis McMullen Housing Society (MMHS) is a grassroots non-profit charitable organization committed to providing women-led safe housing and building community for at-risk families. The Society came to be through the efforts of a group of women living and working in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside who saw a need for permanent, safe and affordable housing for women and their children. The Society operates two housing complexes: Mavis McMullen Place, located in the Downtown Eastside, has 34 suites providing housing for 55 residents; Haley Place, located in East Vancouver, contains 39 suites housing 79 residents.
We are a Vancouver-based chapter of IODE Canada.
Women dedicated to a better Canada is our official motto. IODE members are filled with energy and creativity and have a clear sense of purpose. Our fundraising activities have supported education and citizenship programs and community services to those in need at home and abroad since 1900.
Members volunteer with and for people, focusing on Children, Education and Community Services. Each IODE chapter has the autonomy to choose and support projects in their own community. With just a few monthly hours, you can make a difference and form lifelong friendships.
The main benefit of belonging to IODE is being part of a like-minded group of women who work together to improve the quality of life for those in need.
BEST, or Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, is a non-profit organization that has been promoting sustainable transportation since 1991. Our vision: Through sustainable transportation, we build vibrant, inclusive communities. Our mission: To activate better transportation options through initiatives, collaboration and leadership.
BEST’s current programs include The Bicycle Valet, a social enterprise that provides free and secure bicycle parking, primarily at events throughout Metro Vancouver all year long. The Bicycle Valet relies on a large passionate team of staff, volunteers, and summer students who help foster sustainable transportation options in local communities.
Living Streets is BEST’s walking and pedestrian focused program. We work with Neighbourhood Houses and municipalities in BC to organize year-long walking events and opportunities for all ages. One of these events is Walk30: a 5 week fun competition in the spring focused on walking for health, supported by health authorities, municipalities, schools and other workplaces.
Since 2010, BEST has run programs focused on improving and increasing transportation options for seniors. Currently, the focus is on a three year systems change project (Seniors on the Move) across BC, as well as delivering workshops to skill up seniors exploring transportation options beyond driving alongside United Way BC.
The Education & Career Fair (ECF) is B.C.'s Largest Career Development Fair. This includes secondary students planning for higher education and exploring career options; young adults looking to transfer their work experience & skills to a different industry; and new immigrants seeking employment and further training to settle in Canada.
Since 1996, ECF has worked hard in the aim of facilitating connections that drive career decisions and inspire growth for individuals and organizations in an evolving economy and job market. Over the years, we have helped students and young adults plan their education and career journey by connecting them with valuable tools and contacts. ECF has attracted over 12,000 attendees across all fairs in British Columbia, and last year, we have expanded our scope to launch a series of fairs is Ontario as well. ECF is today proud to be recognized by Business in Vancouver as "Top Trade Shows in the Lower Mainland".
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