Vivian Cheung grew up in East Vancouver as an equity-denied youth in a single-parent refugee household, navigating cultural stigma around environmental careers while financial pressures and family expectations limited her ability to pursue the competitive […]
In Vancouver, meaningful change is often driven by those willing to turn personal experience into collective impact. Andrea Paquette, President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Mental Health Society, is doing exactly that—leading a movement to […]
ElderDog Canada is a national charity dedicated to helping older adults keep the companionship of their beloved dogs through volunteer services like dog walking, transportation to veterinary appointments, pet food delivery, and rehoming support when […]
Every day, PHS Community Services Society prepares more than 2,300 meals for residents and program participants across Vancouver and Victoria. The organization’s food program ensures people in supportive housing have access to nutritious, reliable meals. […]
The Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists was founded in 2002 to establish an endowment fund, the interest from which would fund ongoing visual arts enrichment opportunities for the children of British Columbia. […]
Neo Chan may only be in Grade 8, but he’s already making a meaningful impact in healthcare spaces across Canada. As the founder and lead designer behind Medi Pals, Chan creates miniature 3D-printed medical model […]
After witnessing how overwhelming the first days of parenthood can be — especially for families leaving the hospital without the basic supplies or guidance they need — Ella Barrett-Chan decided something had to change. Now […]
Vancouver-based The Kelty Foundation is helping children build emotional resilience before life gets overwhelming. Through its Kind Mind Program, the foundation partners with elementary schools across British Columbia to start meaningful conversations about mental health […]
Newly appointed Executive Director Emily Cabrera is bringing fresh energy and deep commitment to RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Rights and Environmental Needs) — a national charity dedicated to advancing Indigenous rights and environmental justice through the […]
Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a community hub dedicated to reducing social isolation and creating an inclusive space where everyone belongs. We spoke with Executive Director Mika Torres about BNH’s people-first approach, the importance of community […]
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