COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES

The Gathering Place

  • Description: This is a community centre in the downtown south that serves vulnerable populations through programs focusing on nutrition, health, education, recreation, culture, and community development.
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  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Leisure Access Program

  • Description: This is a program that provides subsidized recreation programs and services at various recreation centres in Vancouver.
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  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 3, 2018

 

Volunteering at Carnegie Centre

  • Description: This is a community centre that provides all kinds of volunteer opportunities, weekly volunteer orientations, and many perks for being a volunteer!
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  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Qmunity: Gab Youth Drop-in

  • Description: This is a cool place where youth can kick back, talk to friends, and meet people with similar questions about sexual orientation and gender identity.
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  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Mpowerment

  • Description: This is a trans-inclusive and gender-affirming HIV leadership program led by peers that facilitates events to foster and encourage HIV leadership and wellbeing.
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  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

CampOUT!

  • Description: This is a social justice summer camp in July for queer, trans, Two-Spirit, and allied youth from BC and the Yukon.
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  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Bright Spot: A Therapeutic Day Program

  • Description: This is an information pamphlet about a weekly social and activity program for seniors who have mental health and wellness concerns.
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  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018