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Did you know? Central City Foundation plays a critical role in strengthening connections in our community through our convening role and our participation in numerous important community collaborations. Read more in our recent Community Report, centralcityfoundation.ca/community-repo…

Visit centralcityfoundation.ca/donate before 11:59 PM on December 31 to receive a 2023 charitable tax receipt. If you have already made a donation to Central City Foundation in 2023, thank you for your generosity and support of our innovative work in the inner city! #changecanhappen

We had a meeting at OPS today. One thing that came up to save lives was free internet in the dtes that way people could use their phones via whatsapp or Lifeguard Digital Health or Brave Technology Co-Op apps that call an ambulance if you are not responding. Christine Boyle karen ward @ashtrey5

Introducing new members to our core team! Caithlin Scarpelli joins us as Director, Development & Engagement, Crystal Paull as Program Director, Indigenous Initiatives & Strategic Partnerships, Lanessa Amed-Yousuf, Operations Manager and Marjorie Agusti, Executive Administrator.

(1/5)Six yrs after being declared a public health emergency, the toxic, unregulated drug supply continues to devastate the DTES community. We reported on this in '17 and this yr, set out to reinterview community partners to hear how they are coping today. centralcityfoundation.ca/community-repo…

(2 / 5) Compounding the overdose crisis: extreme poverty. We have heard this theme repeated time and again from our community partners. Only once an individual’s basic needs are met are they able to transition out of survival mode...centralcityfoundation.ca/community-repo…

(3 / 5) During our interviews, community partners shared some of the initiatives they believe would make a difference in changing the landscape of affordable housing with adequate government investment. centralcityfoundation.ca/community-repo…

(4/5) Another epidemic: gender-based violence. Violence against women has risen in this community, with the unregulated toxic drug supply fueling so much of that violence. Read the full story in our Fall 2023 Community Report centralcityfoundation.ca/community-repo…

(5/5) THANK YOU to our interviewees for their time, immense knowledge rooted in the lived expertise of community members, as well as for their beautiful words of hope. Full story: centralcityfoundation.ca/community-repo…

Watch now! Episode 6 in our Change Can Happen video series provides a much-needed update on the impacts of the unregulated, toxic drug supply and ensuing overdose crisis on our inner city community. Please share: centralcityfoundation.ca/change-can-hap… #changecanhappen

Thank you to all the organizations in our community that provide essential services to women, who address issues such as poverty, homelessness, and violence against women. Together, we can make progress towards a more just and equitable world. #IWD2024 #inspireinclusion

4/4 🔗 Listen to the full episode and gain valuable insights that will take your fundraising efforts to new heights. Click the link below to access the episode now! yucks.ca/2024/03/26/tal… #TalesFromTheTrenchesTuesdays #fundraising #philanthropy #ask

We’re hiring a full-time tenant support worker. Central City Housing Society operates 2 SRO buildings in the downtown eastside (Abbott Mansion & Cosmopolitan Hotel) with a combined capacity of 112 units and is looking for a full-time tenant support worker. centralcityfoundation.ca/position-suppo…

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday June 9, 2024 We’re excited to once again co-host Fair in the Square with VCC. We can’t wait to join our many passionate neighbours, volunteers, community partners, artists and all others who cherish this very special annual event. centralcityfoundation.ca/.../fair-in-th…

Profiles in Community Leadership, celebrating the amazing people whose leadership is making change happen in our community: Join us today in celebrating Michelle Shaw, Director of Operations – Fraser South @PCRS_BC centralcityfoundation.ca/change-can-hap…

Profiles in Community Leadership, celebrating the amazing people whose leadership is making change happen in our community: Join us today in celebrating Mariam Bouchoutrouch, Executive Director, PIRS - Vancouver centralcityfoundation.ca/change-can-hap…

Profiles in Community Leadership, celebrating the amazing people whose leadership is making change happen in our community: Join us today in celebrating Olivia Jim, Executive Director Helping Spirit Lodge Society centralcityfoundation.ca/change-can-hap…

Profiles in Community Leadership, celebrating the amazing people whose leadership is making change happen in our community: Join us today in celebrating Christopher Livingstone, Board Member, and Norm Leech, Board President, Aboriginal Front Door Society. centralcityfoundation.ca/change-can-hap…

Profiles in Community Leadership, celebrating the amazing people whose leadership is making change happen in our community. Please join us in celebrating Shannon Skilton, Executive Director, Chrysalis Society. centralcityfoundation.ca/change-can-hap…