Amanda Burrows, Executive Director of FIRST UNITED, leads an ambitious redevelopment project in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to address the growing housing, overdose, and affordability crises. The organization, a critical service provider for low-income and homeless […]
Jackie Hildering, co-founder of the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS) and Humpback whale researcher, is on a mission to protect marine ecosystems and raise awareness about the critical role of whales in environmental health. […]
The DUDES Club, founded in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 2010, provides a safe, men-only space where participants can foster a sense of community, trust, and self-worth while addressing holistic health topics. Originally designed to support […]
Gregory Ould, Co-founder and Chief Warmth Officer of Blanket BC Society, leads a compassionate initiative dedicated to helping vulnerable individuals across British Columbia. Founded in 2005, Blanket BC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that collects and […]
AmEnough Society, a Vancouver-based registered charity founded by mental health advocate and nurse Anna Akinmolayan, is making strides in providing culturally appropriate mental health support and empowerment programs for migrants and refugees. Born from grassroots […]
The Richmond Therapeutic Riding Association (RTRA), led by Executive Director Alyssa Bigiolli, has been transforming the lives of children and youth with disabilities in Richmond for over 30 years. Through therapeutic riding lessons, the organization […]
Christopher Doyle, Managing Director of Nextdoor Canada, shares how the neighborhood-focused social platform is transforming Canadian communities. Nextdoor connects people to local resources, fostering connections among neighbours, businesses, and public agencies. To celebrate its fifth […]
Maria Soroski and Karen Duncan are the co-founders of the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA). Founded in the year 2000, VOKRA has made a significant impact in addressing the homeless population of stray and […]
Carla Pellegrini, Executive Director of Food Stash Foundation, leads a Vancouver-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to community members in need. Founded in 2016, the organization tackles food waste while supporting […]
Stephen Tresidder is the administrator of the Vancouver Poppy Fund, a charity that has been supporting veterans and their dependents since 1956. After serving on the Board of Directors for eight years, Stephen took on […]
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