Social & Community Services Organizations in Vancouver

Second Harvest is the largest food rescue organization in Canada and global thought leader on food recovery. We work across the supply chain from farm to retail to capture surplus food before it ends up in the landfill which negatively impacts our environment. Last year, we recovered more than 22.3 million pounds of nutritious, unsold food — focusing on protein, dairy and produce — we rescued before it became waste and redistributed to a broad network of 2,300 social service organizations. Supported by hundreds of corporations, foundations, and the community at large, we rescue and redistribute enough food to provide over 62,000 meals a day in Canada. Since 1985 we have rescued and delivered more than 177 million pounds of food, preventing over 75 million pounds of greenhouse gas equivalents from entering our atmosphere. VISION: No Waste. No Hunger.

Second Harvest is the largest food rescue organization in Canada and a global thought leader in food recovery. We work across the supply chain from farm to retail to capture surplus food before it ends up in the landfill which negatively impacts our environment. Every year, we recover millions of pounds of nutritious, unsold food — focusing on protein, dairy and produce — which we rescue before it becomes waste. We redistribute it to a broad network of over 4,000 social service organizations. Supported by hundreds of corporations, foundations, and the community at large, we rescue and redistribute enough food to provide thousands of meals a day in Canada. Since 1985 we have rescued and delivered more than 177 million pounds of food, preventing over 75 million pounds of greenhouse gas equivalents from entering our atmosphere.

Self Discovery Community is a media and fundraising platform that supports coaches and other organizations through radio blog videos and books which substitutes payment for services for those who cannot afford them. Using Self Discovery Radio as its media marketing platform, we bring awareness and support to those who are in transition in life and in need support getting back on their feet.

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to survivors and families fleeing abuse.

Shelter Movers is a volunteer-based organization that provides moving and storage services at no cost to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. In collaboration with community partners, we support families transitioning to a life free of violence.

Located in the heart of North Vancouver, Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre is a recreational centre designed to inspire and enhance the physical and mental well-being of adults 55 plus. We offer a wide range of social, creative, educational, and physical activities as well as numerous services for seniors. We rely on the expertise and commitment of volunteers and the support of a number of dedicated funders and donors.

The Social Butterfly Club has over 2,800 members in the Lower Mainland, and around the world and we are still constantly growing! Members are business professionals and entrepreneurs from a wide range of career fields and expertise between the ages of 20-70 who love to network, explore and grow personally. The purpose of our club is to create connections; provide information and business resources to our members; and to inspire and enhance their professional and personal lives. Visit our website at www.socialbutterflyclub.ca

South Vancouver Neighborhood House is a non-profit that runs and operates on unceded, occupied, ancestral and traditional homelands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. We exist to serve the needs of our community members in the Victoria-Fraserview, Sunset and Killarney neighborhoods. We recognize and acknowledge that our community is home to a large number of new immigrants, migrant workers, seniors living alone, young families and people of colour; we strive to provide the most accessible, culturally appropriate services for all our neighbors. From childcare, seniors tai-chi groups, immigration support and food programming, we are proud to offer a range of activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. The South Vancouver Neighborhood House believes in fostering strong neighborhoods through continual support, intergenerational engagement and community care.

As a Neighbourhood House, SVNH responds to the needs and aspirations of its community members by providing services, programs, special events, facilities and information to promote involvement and a spirit of community. As a social service agency, SVNH responds to the concerns, problems and changing needs of the community through program development, advocacy and a continuing effort to improve the quality of family and neighbourhood life in a creative, caring way. Objectives: To identify, assess and address the needs of the community To provide practical services and special events that will help individuals and families address their personal and social development needs To encourage the involvement of volunteers and provide them with training and support; and to recognize their significant contributions to SVNH and the community To cooperate with other agencies in the assessing of needs and development of programs where appropriate To provide an environment in which staff may grow and develop, receive fair treatment, derive job satisfaction and work to achieve the objectives of the organization, other non-profit groups and organizations, to the extent that facilities, personnel, funds and other resources allow.

St. Augustine's Anglican Church operates a number of community initiatives including; Second Hand Rows - our community thrift store, as well as our Food Ministry which hosts a weekly food hub program for groceries and a weekly community meal.

The labyrinth at St. Paul’s is a walking meditation space. Based on the medieval floor pattern at Chartres Cathedral in France, it features a singular path in to the centre of the space and back out again. Waking a labyrinth can be a way to quiet the mind, find balance, encourage insight and reflection. The labyrinth is open to all people as a non-denominational, cross-cultural tool of well-being. Regular operating hours with walking in silence or to recorded or live music. Special events throughout the year. The labyrinth is managed by the St. Paul's labyrinth guild.

The labyrinth at St. Paul’s Church is a walking meditation space. Based on the medieval floor pattern at Chartres Cathedral in France, it features a singular path in to the centre of the space and back out again.  The ancient rite of waking a labyrinth can be a way to quiet the mind, find balance, encourage insight and reflection. The labyrinth is open to all people as a meditative, spiritual practice and cross-cultural tool of well-being. Regular operating hours with walking in silence, to recorded or live music. Tues to Fri : 8:30 am to 9:30am Sat : 10am to 12 noon Sun : 9:30am to 12:30pm 2nd and last Friday : 7pm to 9pm Free admission. Donations welcome. Chairlift accessible. The labyrinth is managed by the St. Paul's Labyrinth Guild.