A Better City is Vancouver’s newest political movement, committed to building a coalition that represents all of Vancouver in our civic politics. Our Mission is to build a better city for everyone, together. Our Vision is a vibrant, resilient, growing city.

<div>AIDS Vancouver plays a special role in providing quality health care to people affected by HIV/AIDS living in the Lower Mainland. It is clearly more than just a community health care organization.</div>
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<div>It is an organization whose presence and continued strength is essential to the quality for life of this community and of each individual and family who draws on its services. Our Agency is a vital community asset which everyone affected by HIV/AIDS can share, and in which we all have a stake.</div>

BC’s first AIDS WALK was held in Vancouver in 1986 at a time when people were dying from the disease. Thirty-one years later, deaths from AIDS in BC have nearly been eradicated thanks to advances in pharmaceutical treatments and ongoing community support.

But that doesn’t mean life with HIV is always easy. The challenges are real: stigma, isolation, limited income, and the side effects of powerful medications depended on to stay alive. For too many PLHIV, living with HIV means hiding from discrimination.

The Scotiabank AIDS WALK to tHrIVe and Music Fest, shows PLHIV that they are not alone in their struggle.

WALK with us on September 16th, for strength, for health, and to THRIVE.

<p style="font-weight: 300"><span style="font-weight: 300" data-contrast="auto"><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">ALS Canada </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">Buck-A-Puck for ALS</span> <span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">is </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">a grassroots fundraising initiative that </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">brings together </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">a passion for hockey with </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">an</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300"> unwavering commitment to support</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">ing</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300"> the</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300"> ALS</span> <span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">Society of </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">Canada</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">’s</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300"> (ALS Canada)</span> <span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">research</span> <span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">program</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300"> across the country</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">. </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">We</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300"> aim to create a lasting impact by raising awareness and vital funds to fight </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">a</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">myotrophic </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">l</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">ateral </span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">s</span><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300">clerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.</span></span><span style="font-weight: 300"> </span></p>
<p style="font-weight: 300"><span style="font-style: inherit;font-weight: 300" data-contrast="auto">The concept is simple yet powerful: For every dollar raised, players will take a shot on net – whether in a game, on their own time at home, or playing with friends. Ten dollars equals ten shots, $100 equals 100 shots – you get the idea! Whether you’re cheering from the stands or following the game from the comfort of your home, you can participate in this fun-loving initiative by making a simple donation. </span></p>

It is often difficult to get rid of bed bugs in a house since they are small insects. They are reddish brown in color and measure between 0.16 and 0.20 inches long. Human blood is their main source of food, so they are usually found in crowded places. The bites of these insects do not cause health problems, but they can cause economic loss. They can also lead to psychological problems such as sleep disorders, anxiety, or stress. Bedbugs are a common problem in Vancouver. They infest, bite, and create psychological problems for the residents. You can usually find them at train stations or in hotel rooms. We at ASM Pest Control have effective ways to make sure that they are completely eliminated from your homes.

ASM Pest Control has a team of <a href="https://www.asmpestcontrol.com/bed-bug-control-extermination/"><strong>bed bug control</strong></a> experts who holds years of experience in bed bug removal & extermination in the Lower Mainland. We know how to deal with these pesky insects who love to hide in the not so reachable corners of your home.

Canada Society to Access Justice and Pro Bono Law of BC in 2010. Access Pro Bono is a non-profit organization that provides efficient and seamless pro bono legal services to the ever-increasing and otherwise unmet legal needs of BC’s people and non-profit organizations of limited means.

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<strong>VISION</strong>

Access Pro Bono’s vision is of a justice system in which having limited means is not a barrier to obtaining quality legal services.

 

<strong>MISSION</strong>

Access Pro Bono’s mission is to promote access to justice in BC by providing and fostering quality pro bono legal services for people and non-profit organizations of limited means.

Amir Alavi is running for West Vancouver's Council, and he is looking for volunteers who can help him to spread his message across. We currently need about 20 Field/Voter Contact members

Field/Voter Contact members' responsibilities are:
- Utilize your skills and talents on the field by mainstreeting and email campaigns.
- time commitment required: max 15 hours / week / person

***The job requires strong interpersonal skills, patience, persistence,
enthusiasm, good communication skills and the ability to work with all kinds of people***

For all of the roles, knowing Farsi or Mandarin is considered a big bonus.

<span style="font-weight: 400">Apathy is Boring is a national non-partisan, youth-led organization that </span><span style="font-weight: 400">supports youth to become change-makers in their everyday lives and communities.</span>

Arthritis Society Canada is a national health charity, fueled by donors and volunteers, with a mission to fight the fire of arthritis through research, advocacy, innovation, information and support.

The Aviation Leadership Foundation is national non-profit organization based in Vancouver that runs several on-going leadership development programs open to all individuals - both aviation and non-aviation oriented. Our vision is A Leader in Every Chair. We connect leaders, building community, and inspire possibility.

The BC Artisan Marketing Society (BCAMS) has undertaken the establishment of a fund that will provide scholarships to deserving emerging artisans so they may continue their post graduate education and training.

The fund is in its infancy, but will grow rapidly through public donations and sponsorships that the BCAMS will seek at the artisan market events it produces throughout the year.

Once the fund reaches a sustainable level, scholarship amounts will be announced by the BCAMS directors and application criteria will be posted and invitations to apply distributed throughout the artisan community. A panel of accomplished artisans will make the final selection of the winner, chosen from among successful applicants.

The BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association has been this province’s leading marketing source since 1955. As one of the most highly regarded chapters in North America, BCAMA was awarded with the prestigious international “Chapter of the Year” Award in each of the three years spanning 1994-1997, as well as numerous other awards over the last 20 years.

The BCAMA is made up of over 500 members, and has a contact database of over 3,000 BC marketing, advertising, and communications professionals. A non-profit association, BCAMA is made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers including Board Members, Committee Members, and Sponsors.

- See more at: http://www.bcama.com/about/overview-and-history/#sthash.r5bdmmon.dpuf