Nonprofit Organizations in Vancouver

The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a unique provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia. Since 1974, the Society has focused on providing a strong voice representing children and youth. We provide support to adult duty bearers to improve the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia. Using the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as a foundation, SCY has a track record of creating and delivering programs that have motivated change in research, legislation, policy, and practice in Canada.

The South Asian Family Association (SAFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to highlighting the South Asian community and culture. Our goals are: - to promote positive images of the South Asian community - enhance cross-cultural understanding - empower families to maintain their heritage while embracing Canadian culture. Some of the ways we have accomplished these goals include: - organizing Indian festivals (including our annual summer India Live festival and Diwali functions) - providing annual scholarships to high school students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and community service - holding International Women's Day forums and Mothers & Daughters dinners - running youth summer camps - organizing health fairs for the South Asian community.

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.

We're a non-profit society serving approximately 350 riding and non-riding members of all ages and interests. We are also "home" to groups that cater to youth, riders with special needs, polo players, and recreational trail riders. The Club encourages volunteer participation, and welcomes visitors at our many public events. Every year we host the Southlands Country Fair, which opens our unique neighbourhood to the rest of the city and invites everyone to "enjoy a day in the country without leaving the city"

Our Mission is to provide individuals with an intellectual disability the opportunity to enhance their life and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences

Special Olympics BC is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport.  Through the power and joy of sports, comes the ability to discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success.  Special Olympics athletes find confidence, and fulfillment - on the playing field and in life.  They inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. We provide our athletes with opportunities to train and compete in high quality year-round sport programs and competitions - local, provincial, national and international.  Athletes gain more than just physical benefits from improved health and athletic abilities, they develop social skills and friendships while experiencing the joy of achieving goals and increasing their self esteem.

Sport BC is the non-profit sport federation, representing over 50 Provincial Sport Organizations in British Columbia. As a member-based organization, Sport BC offers services and programs to build the capacity of our members and advocate on their behalf to improve the landscape for organized sport in BC.

Sport Climbing BC leads, develops,and promotes sport climbing for all participants throughout BC.

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.

For 120 years St. John's Anglican Church in North Vancouver has been serving our community with worship, outreach programs and providing space for other nonprofit organizations.

St. Paul’s Hospital is an acute care, teaching and research hospital located in downtown Vancouver. It is home to many world-class medical and surgical programs, including heart and lung services, HIV/AIDS, mental health, emergency, critical care, kidney care, elder care and numerous surgical specialties.