For over 25 years Aunt Leah’s Christmas Tree Lots have been raising money to fund programs that help prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless, and young mothers from losing custody of their children. Aunt Leah’s programs are a lifeline for these young people, providing housing, essential life skills, mental health support, education, and training. Join the holiday cheer by volunteering or purchasing a high-quality pre-cut and locally sourced Christmas tree, an apartment-friendly potted tree, or a wreath from one of Aunt Leah’s 3 lots to support youth from care and moms in need during this season. Visit our website to find out more about lot locations and hours.

We create affordable assistive technology devices that give people with disabilities greater control over their lives. We offer immersive programs that teach people with disabilities how to use technology and succeed both at home and in the workplace. We provide ergonomic solutions and access to assistive technologies that remove barriers for people with disabilities.

The RAPS Thrift Stores are animal welfare thrift stores run mainly by volunteers, and where 100% of the profits go towards the care of animals. Finding a great bargain and helping others at the same time – what a great combination! They have an excellent selection of household items, appliances, furniture, books, jewelry, tools and so much more. There is truly something for everyone. RAPS also welcome donations of new or used items in good condition and sell them to benefit the animals.

Storeys Café is an independent Non-Profit social enterprise committed to assisting those advanced in recovery from addiction to gain employment skills and transition back into the community.

Harvest Project is a community-based urban relief organization and registered Canadian charity. They connect with hundreds of people each month – as they provide one-to-one client-coaching and active-listening, a rent bank, a grocery-support program, clothing supports, assistance for workforce re-entry, food-recovery and redistribution, and their retail Clothes For Change Thrift Boutique. All these efforts are supported by volunteers and donors from every corner of the North Shore and many stakeholders from across Metro-Vancouver and beyond.

The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club Is Proud To Donate to Numerous Charitable Organizations. In Addition, We Can Assist Groups or Individuals Who May Require a Helping Hand With Financial Needs.

St. Bart’s Food Bank is a no-barrier food bank. They love to know your name so we can say hello, and we collect your phone number to comply with COVID-19 guidelines. Volunteers make it all happen and your donations make it possible to continue to offer outreach to those in need.

Your gift to Howe Sound Women’s Centre helps to support survivors of gender-based violence in accessing crisis support services, emergency safe housing, safety planning, free counseling services, holiday hampers, and more. HSWC works from an intersectional feminist perspective applying the principles of trauma-informed practice to our work. We envision a future free from violence in the Sea to Sky Corridor and beyond.

2020 Reader’s Choice Winner – Best Consignment/Second-hand Store, Best Value For Money, Best Place For a Bargain Pearl’s Value Vintage addresses three distinct needs within the community: o Selling gently used clothing, furniture, and household goods. o Giving clothes and other necessities to people in need, both directly and through other non-profit organizations in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. o Providing work experience and training to women in transition. The funds generated through Pearl’s go toward programs such as Pearl’s Safe Home and Pearl’s Place Transition House, both of which provide food, shelter, emotional support, referrals, and advocacy for women and their children who are leaving abusive relationships.

Sunshine Coast Hospice Society provides compassionate, respectful end-of-life and bereavement support for residents of the Sunshine Coast. Living with illness, dying, and grieving are normal parts of life that we will all eventually experience. They support people to live well right to the end of life, and after death and also support their family and friends as they grieve. Coast Hospice believes those living with a terminal illness have the right to make their own choices about how they live and how they die and endeavours to support them in those choices with compassion and respect.

Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary is committed to providing volunteer services and raising funds to enhance the quality of healthcare on the Sunshine Coast. In addition to raising funds the auxiliary volunteers also: Operate the loan cupboard and the gift store at Sechelt Hospital, and the Sechelt Hospital Thrift Store. Provide care and comfort services to the residents of Totem Lodge, Shorncliffe, and two extended-care facilities. Provide Granting Programs. Knit caps for every newborn baby at Sechelt Hospital. Hold birthday parties for residents of Totem/Shorncliffe. Provide hair care services for Totem/Shorncliffe residents. Fund training for extended care staff and volunteers. Provide hanging baskets and bedding plants for Shorncliffe/Totem gardens. Make “worry dolls” for children in the hospital. Sponsor a program for junior volunteers where they have the opportunity to work alongside health care professionals, helping youth evaluate what it would be like to have a health care career. Send local junior volunteers to participate in BCAHA youth conferences. Provide bursaries every year for Grade 12 graduates who are entering a health care program. Memorial funds are often directed as bursaries for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students who are pursuing health care careers. Their junior volunteers are always considered when making bursary decisions.

Sunshine Coast Community Services Society has been meeting the growing needs of their community since 1974 by bringing resources and tools to the most vulnerable, and to those who need support to reach their goals and supporting community members on the Sunshine Coast, including pregnant women and new parents, families, children, youth, adults, and seniors through the provision of crisis response, support programs, housing, and advocacy. For more than 45 years they have provided resources and services that support the Sunshine Coast community including managing a range of housing options including safe and supportive short-term housing for women and children through Yew Transition House and Thyme Second Stage Housing. They also provide housing and support for people living with mental illness at Legacy Housing. Sunshine Coast Community Services Society is a non-government organization overseen by a volunteer board of directors, funded by government contracts, foundations, and community donations. Employing 90+ staff, Sunshine Coast Community Services works with hundreds of volunteers and provides more than 30 programs and services to the community. A-Z Program Directory www.sccss.ca/a-z-listing What’s New? The need: Affordable Housing. The solution? Building Together. www.buildingtogether-sccss.ca Give Today www.sccss.ca/get-involved/donate Get Involved www.sccss.ca/get-involved Stay Connected www.sccss.ca/get-involved/e-newsletter-signup

Zero Ceiling provides a safety net for young people facing homelessness. Our work is simple: give love and support. In honor of our 25th Birthday, we’re aiming to raise $250,000 by the end of the year. Your gift will provide unconditional support for young people facing homelessness in our community.

Arts Whistler produces community-loved events like Art on the Lake and the Whistler Children’s Festival, showcases local artists and performers, offers free year-round exhibitions in The Gallery, and supports local artisans through our gift shop. Your donation helps ensure that Arts Whistler can continue to produce thriving and vibrant arts programs that engage, inspire and uplift our community.

When you join the BC SPCA, as a volunteer, employee, member, donor, or community supporter, you become part of the largest animal welfare agency of its kind in North America. Together they fight animal cruelty and enhance the lives of domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C.

inclusion POWELL RIVER is about everyone, the people we serve, the people that are employed, our volunteers and the people in the community of Powell River. It is about everyone being engaged and committed to the success of the clients and the organization. inclusion POWELL RIVER uses family centered practices and services are determined by the users. Children, youth, adults and their families have choices, are empowered to make decisions.