Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
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The Writers’ Exchange makes literacy exciting and accessible for inner-city kids through free mentoring and creative writing projects. Our vision is that every child will have the literacy skills necessary to access a world where anything is possible.
The Writers' Exchange runs free literacy programs for at-risk kids in inner-city schools. As a volunteer literacy mentor, you help with reading, creative writing projects, literacy games and cool crafts, or support a small group of kids during in-school book-making programs. We have programs that run both during the school year and the summer months. Help us make literacy fun and accessible for kids!
We are a University of British Columbia (UBC) AMS Club dedicated to promoting the joys of music and providing quality music education to children in a fun environment by focusing on improvisation. We run free after-school music programs at Queen Alexandra Elementary School, and we are looking for volunteer violin teachers.
The Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit organization in connecting communities in discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser River.
Our Vision:
Connecting communities in the discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser River.
Our Mission:
To be the Voice of the Fraser in presenting the stories of the Fraser River and their contributions to the life, history, and future of British Columbia.
Come visit us!Check us out on our website at http://www.fraserriverdiscovery.org/
We are a public elementary school in Vancouver with a Parent Advisory Committee planning a Gala Fundraiser for a new Outdoor Greenscaping Project.
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Learning Buddies Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping struggling young children at inner-city elementary schools to develop essential literacy and math skills. Our goal is to improve self-esteem and ignite a passion for learning!
DCECEC Society is a non- profit organization dedicated to providing childcare services for children of Students, Staff and Faculty of Douglas College as well as Community Families.
We operate two licensed childcare facilities, one at each Douglas College Campus; New Westminster Campus in New Westminster and the David Lam Campus in Coquitlam.
The Society consists of approximately 55 members and employs 1 General Manager and 8 Early Childhood Educators.
The Society is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws as well as its License agreements with the Fraser Health Authority.
The Society operates with a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of a total of 7 parent and community members, 1 Early Childhood Education Faculty Member and 1 General Manager (non-voting).
The Sustainability Office was established to support the work of the Senior Sustainability Council in the development of SFU's Sustainability Strategic Plan, to support and facilitate the University-wide effort to implement the plan, to maintain programs already established, and to develop new programs to support University-wide sustainability initiatives.
The Sustainability Office provides institutional support and coordination for departments, units, groups and individuals to advance sustainability initiatives at and beyond SFU and is the central hub for sustainability innovation at SFU.
The Self Employment and Entrepreneur Development Society (SEEDS) is a business start up and development program dedicated to supporting the development of entrepreneurs and the growth of businesses in our community.
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Language Partners BC is a volunteer-run umbrella organization supporting one-to-one language exchange programs in Vancouver. We bring together adults from different language backgrounds and provide infrastructure for them to learn languages together and build relationships. Many of the English learners are new immigrants or refugees, and our programs are focused on supporting these newcomers in conversation and settlement.
The Saint James Music Academy, or the SJMA, is a non-profit organization that engages and empowers at-risk and underserved youth in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) through the powers of arts education. It is a convergence of musicians, music lovers, and passionate community members who share in the belief that music – listening to music, learning music, being surrounded by music, being part of the music – is a powerful ally in generating joyful and positive social transformation. The SJMA believes that music is an opportunity that should be accessible to all regardless of their social or economic status.
Here at AEA, we advocate for open and accessible education by promoting awareness and raising funds for educational resources and institutions in underdeveloped areas of the world.
In addition to providing education, we also want to promote and encourage youth leadership.
JA (Junior Achievement) is the world’s largest NGO dedicated to educating young people about business. We strive to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in a global economy. With over 120 member organizations worldwide, JA brings a global view of business to local communities. We partner with educators, donors and volunteers to bring a real world experience into the classroom. Our programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship give students the skills and confidence they need to become leaders of tomorrow.
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