Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

VanCity Rook Society (Rook Music & Performing Arts Society) is dedicated to bringing music and performing arts in the form of workshops, technical practice, competitive performances and innovative programs and technological advancements. Our goal is to provide access to music and performing arts for all segments of the population in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. That includes participation with vulnerable children, youth and young adults mostly ignored due to cultural, medical or economic barriers. VanCity Rook believes in allowing all individuals from the above identified groups to achieve their full potential in music, art and technical design and choreography.

Our programs will be designed to allow the societies program members to experience growth at their own pace and technical level. Our programs will allow each individual to maximize their ability and to showcase it through the societies knowledgeable and experienced staff, volunteers and instructors. All program members will be able to showcase their achievements either individually, or through team or group effort. VanCity Rook and its  programs are committed to providing not-for-profit showcase and exhibitions to all communities of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.

VanCity Rook will be committed to providing support services to the community through program involvement and event participation. Whether it is technical and exploration of music fundamentals or showcase, clinics and workshop exhibits, the society will take advantage of the opportunity to expand and promote the programs of the society and offer the community mutual benefit with program participation.

Building on a strong tradition of caring and community support, Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation (RCHF) was established in 1978 to raise funds for the hospital’s first CT Scanner. Since then, the mission of RCHF has been to raise money to help the hospital save lives, restore health and provide comfort to seriously injured and ill patients of all ages.

Today, RCHF is an independent charitable organization that raises millions of dollars each year to fund major projects, priority equipment needs, facility enhancements, research, education and innovation at RCH.

Thousands of individuals, businesses, community groups and foundations in surrounding communities and across the region provide generous support to help RCHF achieve its vision — to inspire giving and grow funding so patients have access to the best in health care at Royal Columbian Hospital.

<em>Charitable Registration Number: 11912 8866 RR0001</em>

<em>Legal name: Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation</em>

Ruby Slippers Theatre’s vision is a world where diversity is celebrated through a deeper understanding of each other. To bring this vision to reality, RST illuminates under-represented perspectives and inspires independent critical thought by giving voice to diverse, female-identifying artists and by premiering significant Québec works in English translation on the West Coast.

RunForH2O is the premier fundraising event for Guatemala, a campaign initiative focused on building awareness and compassion for the cause. 2016 will mark the fourth year of the annual Vancouver RunForH2O event. Every June, we host a non-competitive fun run for people of all ages and skill levels to raise funds to support projects to provide clean water for towns in Guatemala

'Better at Home' is a program that helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. The Government of British Columbia funds the program, United Way of the Lower Mainland manages it, and local non-profit organizations provide the services.

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 Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival is back this year again! Scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2016, we are going to celebrate the Lunar Chinese New Year - Year of the Money in Chinatown with dragon and lion dances, marching bands, martial arts performances from more than sixty parade teams. This is a time you don't want to miss for a day of multi-cultural art and performance, exploration of cuisine from different countries, and integration between various communities.

With over 100,000 participants, this spectacular event will need your contribution for making it safe, fun and successful. Event details as below:

Date: February 13th & 14th, 2016
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm (Saturday) and 8:00am to 4:00pm (Sunday)
Location: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre (Chinatown)
Contact Person: Clement So, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Volunteer Coordinator
Sign Up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XMTyWFmVzJA9qh9MVZzVslni_nwmpwQFuBkeTtwV3MM/viewform

More info about the event:
http://www.cbavancouver.ca/

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Chinese Help Lines provides free, confidential, and non-judgmental emotional and informational support from 10 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week, by professionally trained volunteers in Mandarin and Cantonese.

 

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation, incorporated in 2001, is a charitable foundation responsible for raising funds for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and its affiliated organizations to support their mandates for the betterment of the community.

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation organizes fundraising activities and manages an endowment fund for the long term financial planning of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society.

Approximately 80% of S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’s annual operating funds come from the government. The remaining amounts are raised from the community through donations, membership dues, cost recovery programs, corporate sponsorships and fundraising events. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation holds three major annual fundraising events: Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala, the Walk with the Dragon and the Charity Golf Tournament.

SFU Public Square, a signature initiative designed to spark, nurture and restore community connections, establishes Simon Fraser University as the go-to convener of serious and productive conversations about issues of public concern.

More than a single place or program, SFU Public Square assembles the hearts, minds, and talents of diverse communities to promote inclusive, intelligent, and inspiring dialogue. SFU Public Square events and offerings proclaim SFU’s vision to be Canada’s leading community-engaged research university.

We are a small but mighty team, made up of individuals who come from lived experience of Executive or Senior level leadership. Each of us had been impacted by workplace challenges, pressures, or toxic culture, all of which eventually led us through waves of burnout and health challenges. Having to face the outcomes of burnout, we were forced to weather the storm however that looked for each of us.

As a collective, we have come together to find a way to advocate for new leaders and develop a system of support for nonprofit organizations, associations, small businesses, and start-up initiatives. We aim to grow our membership, made up of seasoned leaders, to be able to share knowledge, create a space for support and think tanks, as well as collectively create ways to advocate for Pink Elephant workplace issues.

At S.H.E., we bring compassion, empathy, and humility into our work. Always leaning on our learnings, and creating avenues for open conversations and continual growth. We strive to keep our minds curious, learn from each other, and bring attention and care to the work we do for you and your team. We are a Fractional Executive Support, made by and for leaders like yourself. We are here to fill the gaps in your organization or start-up, where resources may be limited, meeting our mission to reduce executive burnout by providing services that will bring back a sense of work-life balance. We aim to reduce workloads, strengthen organizational systems, strengthen boards and board processes, and talk about the impacts of executive burnout not on just the individual, but also on the team, organization, and the community as a whole. We advocate for change, support workplace policy by driving awareness, and speak to Pink Elephant topics that are often avoided.

Welcome to S.H.E. Innovates Employment Solutions, where we walk the fine balance to get things done. We look forward to connecting soon!

SMART Recovery is not just any mutual-support program. Our science-based approach emphasizes self-empowerment and self-reliance. There’s no lifetime commitment; you decide when the time is right to move on. You choose how to personalize your own plan for successful change. SMART can be used both as a stand-alone program or in combination with other recovery paths. SMART Recovery recognizes the only one who can become truly expert on your recovery is you.

<a href="https://www.smartrecovery.org/individuals/">https://www.smartrecovery.org/individuals/</a>

The SMART program offers specific tools and techniques for each of the points:

1. Building and Maintaining Motivation
2. Coping with Urges
3. Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors
4. Living a Balanced Life

People using the SMART Program:
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<li>Move away from addictions and toward satisfying lives</li>
<li>Learn tools and techniques for self-directed change</li>
<li>Benefit from improved tools as scientific knowledge of addiction recovery evolves</li>
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A variety of tools and techniques are employed for each of SMART’s 4 Points, including the Cost/Benefit Analysis; Change Plan Worksheet; Hierarchy of Values; ABCs of Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy (for both urge-coping and emotional upsets); DISARM (Destructive Imagery and Self-talk Awareness and Refusal Method); Brainstorming; and Role-playing/Rehearsing.