Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver
Discover local nonprofit organizations making a difference in our community.
The Women CyberSecurity Society (WCS2) is a registered nonprofit founded in the spring of 2018 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Lisa Kearney, a long-term industry veteran, founded the organization after several conversations with female colleagues about a lack of support and the barriers facing women throughout the industry.
To address those needs, Lisa started by creating local meetup events that grew into an international organization within the first year. As word spread, the demand grew. The development of programs and services provided support to the community and enabled us to achieve the objectives of our mission to advance and retain marginalized groups for a more diverse and inclusive community within the cybersecurity industry.
From the onset, our focus is on the lifecycle of a career. We understand needs are different when starting your career, changing roles and responsibilities, obtaining certifications, training and advancing into leadership positions.
For over 80 years, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has been providing opportunities to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Mission
Guided by the wisdom and values of our Jewish tradition, JFS delivers a continuum of social services to individuals and families of all ages and stages of life, supporting them to live healthy and productive lives.
Vision
Our vision is to be a leader in the Jewish and broader communities, transforming the lives of individuals and families through quality services and innovative programming that responds to evolving community needs.
Values
Compassion, dignity, dialogue, respect, diversity, collaboration, accountability
We support people with intellectual disabilities by providing the care they need to feel safe and enjoy physical and emotional wellbeing throughout their lives. We seek to discover and honour their interests, talents, skills and aspirations so they can thrive and be included as genuine members of their local community and to live the life they choose.
We are a crisis centre for women and girls escaping domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence. Help us protect and empower women and girls. We are the only women's Centre in Surrey, BC. We are often the first and sometimes the only place they call for help. It is because of you that women and girls have a safe place to turn. 24 hours per day. 7 days per week. 365 days per year.
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HOPE exists as a platform to inspire innovative solutions to broken systems. Whether providing short-term relief, or building long-term systems, we believe that the best answers are global in concept, local in execution, and limitless in their ability to create and inspire change. We work with young people to empower their local and global communities. We are connected to 52 non-profit partners, have HOPE branches in 12 high schools and 6 universities, and involve over 3000 youth in our network annually. We believe that youth can be doing much more as humanitarians, so we create spaces and systems that facilitate this.
411 Seniors Centre Society provides senior-led programs and services that mobilizes seniors’ diverse strengths, talents, interests and expertise to the benefit of fellow seniors and the community at large, and in collaboration with like-minded organizations.
The Youth Leadership Millennium (YLM) is an 8-month program dedicated to helping young people aged 15-30 in areas of personal and leadership development. It is FREE for all Canadian citizens and permanent residents and refugees living in the Vancouver area. This service is offered by S.U.C.C.E.S.S, one of the largest social service agencies in British Columbia that is committed to supporting newcomers to Canada achieve their best potential.
The Upside Project’s primary purpose is to spread positivity among communities and empower people of all ages to extend their appreciation and love for others. We aim to elevate people’s spirits and strengthen our community with a collection of student work including, but not limited to: poetry, short stories, artwork, and spoken word performances.
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The Upside Project’s primary purpose is to spread positivity among communities and empower people of all ages to extend their appreciation and love for others. We aim to elevate people’s spirits and strengthen our community with a collection of student work including, but not limited to: poetry, short stories, artwork, and spoken word performances.
The Upside Project’s primary purpose is to spread positivity among communities and empower people of all ages to extend their appreciation and love for others. We aim to elevate people’s spirits and strengthen our community with a collection of student work including, but not limited to: poetry, short stories, artwork, and spoken word performances.
About: Captain Scott Legacy Society is established in 2021 to recognize the under-recognized individuals and organizations making a positive difference through community support, social impact initiatives, helping seniors, and supporting youth.
What we do: Recognize the altruistic acts of humanity and create the possibility of some form of permanent records of their achievements. Such as Captain Scott awards recognition, celebration events, the “Good News” journalism, and publishing (Online, print).
About the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society….
The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society is a not-for-profit society, established in 1989. Our members believe. that individuals with Down syndrome are capable of full participation in society and should be given the opportunity. to develop their potential.
To make this mission come to life, the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society aims to:
- Provide information, support, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome in BC and their families.
- Provide information about Down Syndrome and resources to people and organizations who support. individuals with Down Syndrome and their families
- Advocate that governments and appropriate agencies provide the special resources often needed by individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
- Lobby for appropriate educational, vocational, and social opportunities
- Support families and increase public awareness.
- Network with other organizations and individuals
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