Social & Community Services Organizations in Vancouver

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.

We are a non-profit childcare society operating 5 locations in the Richmond and South Vancouver area.

Streetohome changes lives and builds better futures for individuals with lived experience or at-risk of homelessness. Streetohome strives to broker the integration of evidence-based and promising practices that address gaps in the homelessness services system to better meet the employment & volunteering; education, skills & training; health & wellness; housing; legal & advocacy; and community & belonging needs of vulnerable individuals.

The Stroke Recovery Association of BC (SRABC), doing business as After Stroke BC, has been providing services, education and advocacy to those affected by stroke, throughout every stage of recovery, since 1979. Our mission is to empower survivors to live fulfilling, independent lives post-stroke. We do this by providing participant-centred, barrier-free (including cost-free) stroke recovery programs in over 30 communities across BC. We provide education, resources and hope to stroke survivors, their families, friends and caregivers. We raise awareness regarding the impact of stroke, stroke recovery resources and benefits available in our province, and share information on the prevention of stroke. We also act as a resource for health care professionals and others concerned with the effect of stroke on individuals and their families. After Stroke BC is a proud affiliate of After Stroke, a program of March of Dimes Canada.

Mission Surrey Crime Prevention Society takes a 360° holistic approach to community safety through programs delivered by our trained and dedicated volunteers. Surrey Crime Prevention is committed to supporting community safety and public awareness while aligning with the goals of our community partners. Vision Surrey Crime Prevention Society is a committed partner in the enhancement of community safety in the City of Surrey.

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.

The Bicycle Valet is a social enterprise run by the non-profit charitable organization, Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST). Our goal is to eliminate barriers to sustainable transportation, in this case by providing a safe place for people to keep their bicycles (and bicycle accessories). This summer we're partnering with the Vancouver Police Department and Project 529 at Granville Island to try out a new project, attacking bike theft from as many different angles as possible. We'll have our valet open 7 days/week, be educating the public on best locking practices, registering bikes with Project 529, collecting data on current locking practices, as well as conducting a survey looking at transportation choices made by all people traveling to Granville Island.

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.

OUR MISSION To reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on individuals and our community through support, prevention and education

The Looking Glass Foundation strives to support individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. We offer innovative and accessible programs and services that decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals on their road to recovery. As a Foundation, we are aware of the harsh realities of eating disorders, the stigma that exists around these mental illnesses, and the work that still needs to be done in addressing treatment access and gaps. All of our work is grounded in hope, compassion, accessibility and accountability. Every day, we hear and share inspiring stories of our friends, loved ones, colleagues, and community members who have recovered and are thriving. Knowing this, we continue the fight against eating disorders, while sharing the message that recovery is possible. We understand the journey and we are here to help. Our Vision: A province where everyone who suffers from an eating disorder receives the services they need to support their recovery, and where the stigma of this mental illness is replaced with compassion and understanding. Our Mission: Looking Glass Foundation’s programs and services decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals across British Columbia who are impacted by eating disorders.

The Push for Change Foundation believes all young people deserve to reach their full potential. The Push for Change believes inspired action can change the world. The Push for Change believes ending youth homelessness is possible.

Belkin House hosts a variety of residential programs and houses up to 225 men, women and children. We provide a clean, safe, secure, and comfortable accommodation for those who have come down on hard times. Belkin House is … - A state-of-the-art residential program facility in the heart of Vancouver dedicated to “breaking barriers – transforming lives”. - A place of healing, where faith and compassion overcomes homelessness, hunger, and dispair. - A place where ordinary individuals accomplish heroic things every day. - A place where we have been commissioned to care for and help individuals discover themselves, understand their purpose, and find their self worth.