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Capilano College
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia

We are a teaching-focused university offering a wide range of programs and services that enable students to succeed in their current studies, in their ongoing education, in their chosen careers, in their lifelong pursuit of knowledge, and in their contribution as responsible citizens in a rapidly changing and diverse global community.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

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Capital City Volunteers
547 Michigan Street, Victoria, British Columbia

Capital City Volunteers assists isolated seniors and adults with disabilities to stay independent in the community.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Seniors · Disabled

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Car Free Day Vancouver
Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

Car Free Day is a completely volunteer-led festival that occurs every year in June to celebrate healthier and happier communities - by promoting active transportation, community engagement and sustainability!

Keywords: Festival

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Caravan World Rhythms Society
1917 W 4th, Suite 557, Vancouver, British Columbia

CARAVAN WORLD RHYTHMS, founded in 2000, is a non-profit charitable organizations

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Cariboo Child Care Society
900 Mcgill Road, Kamloops, British Columbia

Cariboo Child care Society (CCCS) is a non-profit society that has been providing high quality care since 1973.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Caring Hearts for Underprivileged Children Society
8138 128 St, Suite 240, Surrey, British Columbia

Caring Hearts continues to find new volunteers and depend on the long time volunteers to create clothing and blanket items for children in need.

Keywords: Poverty · Children and Youth

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CASI Osoyoos Community Action for Seniors Independence
17 Park Place, Osoyoos, British Columbia

Community Action for Seniors' Independence (CASI) is a not for profit organization jointly supported by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and the Government of BC

Keywords: Seniors · Independence

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Ceed Centre Society
11739 223 St, Maple Ridge, British Columbia

The CEED Centre Society is dedicated to community education on environment and development. The Society is a registered charity and was originally formed in 1984 as the Fraser Information Society.

Keywords: Environment

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Central Okanagan Foundation
1889 Springfield Road, Suite 217, Kelowna, British Columbia

Community foundations are charitable organizations dedicated to improving communities in specific geographical areas. They do this by pooling the charitable gifts of donors to create endowment funds and using the investment income to make grants.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

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Central Okanagan Hospice Association
104 - 1456 St Paul Street, Kelowna, British Columbia

Central Okanagan Hospice Association is committed to community outreach and to meeting the needs of the terminally ill and their families by providing compassionate care and supportive assistance through resources, trained volunteers and professional counselling.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

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Centre Culturel Francophone De Vancouver
1551 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia

Le Centre presents professional calibre events and shows, offering the population of Vancouver access to artistic products in the French language or from francophone culture in the sectors of visual arts, media arts and performing arts. In addition, Le Centre offers a panoply of educational services to anyone who is interested in the activities of Le Centre, whether or not they speak French.

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

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Centre for Earth and Spirit Society
6040 Sooke Rd E, Sooke, British Columbia

Two volunteer organizations, The Well Foundation and The Centre for Earth and Spirit Society have joined forces and merged their histories and cultures. In January 2012, the presidents of both organizations made a joint proposal to merge. Realizing that they had been making parallel contributions to the life and spirit of Victoria for well over a decade both boards endorsed the merger proposal.

Keywords: Religion

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Centre for Integral Economics
2200 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia

The Centre for Integral Economics promotes innovative economic tools and policies that redirect the powerful influence of the marketplace toward sustainability.

Keywords: Environment

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Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS), located at UBC Farm, is a unique research centre that aims to understand and fundamentally transform local and global food systems towards a more sustainable, food-secure future. The centre is a living laboratory, committed to finding solutions to both the local and global challenges facing food systems sustainability and translating solutions to improve personal, community, and environmental health.

Keywords: Hunger · Environment · Education and Literacy

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CERA Society
644 Poirier, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Our mission at CERA is to enhance the quality of justice in the communities we serve through restorative measures that attempt to repair the harm caused by crime, resolve conflict, and restore balance in relationships. We believe in the potential of everyone to be law-abiding and contributing citizens, and respect the inherent worth and dignity of every person.

Keywords: Restorative Justice · Justice and Legal

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Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
801-409 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia was started in 1954 by a group of parents who wanted to assist their children living with cerebral palsy to reach their maximum potential within society. Today we are an independent charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We provide support, education, and information throughout BC.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

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CGA-Canada Research Foundation
La Fondation De Recherche De CGA-Canada
800-1188 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Research Foundation provides CGA-Canada's philanthropic service to its members and the public. It distributes scholarships for doctoral students and bursaries for talented but disadvantaged youth. It supports research and professional development and it encourages financial literacy among young people.

Keywords: Scholarships · Education and Literacy

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Chamber Music Kelowna Society
Kelowna, British Columbia

Chamber Music Kelowna, a non profit charitable organization, continues its tradition of presenting professional chamber music of the highest quality in the intimacy and acoustical excellence of the Mary Irwin Theatre.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Cheakamus Centre
2170 Paradise Valley Road, Box 250, Brackendale, British Columbia

Established in 1969, Cheakamus Centre, formerly the North Vancouver Outdoor School, is an overnight field school and environmental studies facility located on 420 acres of ecological reserve in Paradise Valley. This Centre is owned by the North Vancouver School District (NVSD) and offers a wide variety of experiential environmental programs to children and adults from the Sea to Sky corridor, lower mainland, and beyond. Cheakamus Centre also hosts visitors from around the globe for special events, retreats, conferences, seminars, and workshops. In July 2012, the BlueShore Financial Environmental Learning Centre opened its doors in the heart of Cheakamus Centre campus, allowing for exciting new educational programs and environmental initiatives, and expanded conference and event space.

Keywords: Wildlife · Environment · Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Chemainus Theatre Festival
9574 Bare Point Road, Chemainus, British Columbia

Welcome to the Chemainus Theatre Festival! We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. We feature some of the finest performers and performances in Canada. The Chemainus Theatre Festival is your place to get together and liven up. As a non-profit society, we exist to serve Vancouver Island and its visitors by creating exceptional theatre that explores and nourishes truth, hope, redemption, love and the human spirit.

Keywords: Theatre · Festival · Arts and Culture

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Chesterfield Sports Society
5847 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan, British Columbia

It's hard to believe how far we have come since the Chesterfield Sports Society was formed in 1996. The main impetus came in 1989 when the track at the high school was closed for competition. The community started meeting to talk about what sports facilities were needed. The whole community came together and now we have a world class sports and recreation facility that we can all be very proud of. Our Sportsplex has become the heart of our healthy community in so many ways.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation

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Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling Society of Greater Victoria
1175 Cook St, Suite 210, Victoria, British Columbia

The Victoria Child Abuse Prevention & Counselling Centre (formally the Mary Manning Centre) was founded by Mary Manning, who, together with therapist Rita Milot, began providing counselling services to child survivors of sexual abuse in 1984.

As a result of this pioneering work, thousands of people - children, youth, and families - have been helped to heal and recover from the effects of child sexual abuse. We are the only non-profit agency dedicated to serving children, youth and families who have been affected by sexual abuse and other forms of maltreatment.

Keywords: Crisis Support · Children and Youth

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Child Development Centre Society of Fort St. John and District
10408-105 Ave, Fort St John, British Columbia

The Fort St. John Child Development Centre (CDC) is a non-profit organization that has been supporting children with special needs and their families in Fort St. John and surrounding areas since 1973. Our services and programs specialize in the area of Early Intervention services, as well as provide Skills and Respite programming, Supported Child Development, Family Services. The CDC also provides a fully integrated preschool program for children with typical and special needs.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

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Children of the Street Society
1130 Austin Ave, Suite 208, Coquitlam, British Columbia

Children of the Street Society is a Provincial Society and Federal Charity dedicated to preventing the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of children and youth in British Columbia through education strategies, public awareness initiatives, and family support since 1995.

Keywords: Crisis Support · Children and Youth

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Children's Arts Umbrella Foundation
1286 Cartwright St, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia

We believe that art is for everyone. As a not-for-profit arts education centre, we think access to the highest quality arts education is a basic human right, regardless of your experience, education, socio-economic background or ballet slipper size. We are just for those ages 2 to 19 though, because, well, we love the way kids and youth love the arts.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
2390 Arbutus Rd., Victoria, British Columbia

Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island believes that children with disabilities and health challenges deserve the same opportunities and life chances as other children.

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

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Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven Society
49843 Chilliwack Central Rd, Chilliwack, British Columbia

The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven Society is dedicated to saving homeless cats, helping pets stay in loving homes, and cultivating respect and awareness for the rights and needs of animals.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Chilliwack Community Services
45938 Wellington Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Chilliwack Community Services (CCS) is a non-profit accredited multi service agency providing support focused programming to people of all ages.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Family Services · Community Services

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Chilliwack Hospice Society
45360 Hodgins Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Chilliwack Hospice Society is a community based volunteer organization which accepts death as a part of life. We support individuals and families during the dying and grieving process.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

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Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society
45820 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Located in historic Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, the Chilliwack Museum and Archives are operated by the Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society. Since its inception in 1958, the Museum and Archives have developed one of the largest and most important archival and object collections in the Fraser Valley.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

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Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association
45877 Wellington Ave, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association was incorporated in June 1998 and during this time has been extremely successful in connecting youth with their community. It is a volunteer based program aimed at fostering a safe and caring community through restorative processes.

Keywords: Restorative Justice · Advocacy and Human Rights

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Chilliwack School District Scholarship Trust Fund
8430 Cessna Dr, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Located in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia, we are a learning community of over 14,000 students, served by 1,800 teachers and support staff. Our diverse programs include elementary, middle and secondary neighbourhood schools as well as alternate and distance learning programs.

Keywords: Scholarships · Education and Literacy

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Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra
8550 Young Road, Chilliwack, British Columbia

The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus began in August of 1999 under the direction of our founder, the late Maestro John Van Liempt and Paula DeWit. Resident Conductor Paula De

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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CHIMO Crisis Services
7000 Minoru Blvd, Suite 120, Richmond, British Columbia

CHIMO strengthens individuals, families and communities and connects people with needed community resources.

Keywords: Women · Immigrants and Refugees · Family Support · Crisis Support · Children and Youth · Advocacy and Human Rights

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Chinese Community Policing Centre
118 Keefer St., Vancouver, British Columbia

We are a non-profit organization established in 1992 to serve the Chinese community in police-related matters. Our staff and volunteers provide services in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. All our services are free-of-charge and all information received is treated as confidential.

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

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Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver
50 East Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

To promote understanding and friendship between the Chinese community and other cultural groups in Canada.

Keywords: Cultural Centres · Community Services

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Chrysalis Society
218, 3369 Fraser St., Vancouver, British Columbia

Supporting women to develop and maintain healthy coping skills, esteem and behaviors; in order to achieve this, women need to be free from addiction and violence.

Keywords: Women · Addictions

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Circle F Horse Rescue Society
Box 73 Station Main, Abbotsford, British Columbia

Circle F takes in adoptable horses that owners no longer want, cares for them through volunteers and places them in caring adoptive homes.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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City Centre Care Society
415 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia

City Centre Care Society provides complex care services, addiction programs and seniors assisted living services in two downtown Vancouver locations. The Society operates two residences: Central City Lodge in downtown Vancouver and Cooper Place.

Keywords: Seniors · Housing

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CJPAC Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
Branch: Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia

CJPAC is a national, independent, multi-partisan organization. Our mandate is to engage Jewish and pro-Israel Canadians in the democratic process and to foster active political participation. We are dedicated to helping community members build relationships within the Canadian political arena.

Keywords: Politics

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CNIB Kelowna
101 - 1456 St. Paul St., Kelowna, British Columbia

CNIB is a charity that provides support, knowledge and voice to empower Canadians, who are blind or partially sighted, to have the confidence, independence and support they need to see beyond vision loss and participate fully in life. Also, CNIB also strives to promote vision health through education to eliminate avoidable sight loss.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

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Coast Mental Health Foundation
293 East 11th Avenue., Vancouver, British Columbia

Coast Mental Health was created as a non-profit society in 1972 in response to a growing need in the community for services to assist people recovering from a serious mental illness. We operate in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1200 people with supportive housing and 3500 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

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Coastal First Nations
409 Granville Street, Suite 1660, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Coastal First Nations is an alliance of First Nations on British Columbia's North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii. The Coastal First Nations include Wuikinuxv Nation, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xaixais, Nuxalk Nation, Gitga'at, Metlakatla, Old Massett, Skidegate, and Council of the Haida Nation.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

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Coastal Guardian Watchmen Network
409 Granville Street, Suite 1051, Vancouver, British Columbia

First Nations Guardian Watchmen have safeguarded the health of their territorial lands and waters on BC's coast since time immemorial. Today local Guardian Watchmen monitor the health of the plants and animals that have ecological and cultural importance to their communities. They also monitor the impacts of activities such as commercial and sport fishing, logging, and tourism.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Environment

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Coastal Missions Society
Chemainus, British Columbia

We are ten missionaries with a wide variety of ages, backgrounds, skills, and personalities. When combined this variety and our team harmony is a hallmark of Coastal Missions.

Keywords: Religion · Missions

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Coastal Sound Music Academy Society
Coquitlam, British Columbia

The VISION of Coastal Sound is to be an innovative and creative, joyful community of singers striving for excellence

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Co-Development Canada Association
2747 E Hastings Street, Suite 260, Vancouver, British Columbia

CoDevelopment Canada is a B.C.-based NGO that works for social change and global education in the Americas. Founded in 1985 by a group of activists who wanted to go beyond financial aid, CoDev builds partnerships between like-minded organizations in Canada and Latin America to foster learning, social change, and community empowerment.

Keywords: International · Education and Literacy

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Coho Society
1408 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia

The Coho Society is a volunteer, environmentally based organization that organizes and participates in events to sustain their mission of protecting and revitalizing North Shore waterways.

Keywords: Wildlife · Festival · Environment · Animals

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Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
1535 - 14th Street, Invermere, British Columbia

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is the Columbia Basin and Boundary's not-for-profit literacy organization, working in 77 communities across south-east British Columbia.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Adult Learning

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Columbian Centre Society
2356 Rosstown Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Vancouver Island Mental Health Society (formerly Columbian Centre Society) is a Registered Non-Profit Society organized on March 11, 1977 by a group of concerned citizens with leadership from the Knights of Columbus. The Society currently owns and operates five residences in Nanaimo B.C. serving approximately 30 adults.

Keywords: Mental Health · Health and Medicine

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