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Salvation Army Stan Hagen Centre for Families
2695 Quadra St., Victoria, British Columbia

The Salvation Army Stan Hagen Center for Families
To bring help, hope, and salvation in the spirit of Christ, to all persons in need of our services without discrimination.

Keywords: Housing · Family Services · Emergency and Safety

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Sanctuary for Kids
Vancouver, British Columbia

The mission of Sanctuary for Kids is to improve the lives of children around the world who need protection and are in crisis - those who are exploited, dispossessed and threatened.

Keywords: International · Children and Youth

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Save Animals Through Rescue and Adoption
12866 114 A Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia

The S.A.R.A. (Save Animals through Rescue and Adoption) Society is a no-kill shelter located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. A non-profit organization, SARA's provides surrendered dogs with a second chance in life by helping them find suitable and loving homes. SARA's strict no-kill policy provides a refuge for senior cats for a modest monthly board fee.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Sawa World
107 East 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia

Sawa World is an award winning NGO that uses an innovative approach to ending extreme poverty by providing large-scale access to local solutions that are created by people living in extreme poverty.

Keywords: Poverty · International

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Schools Beyond Borders Foundation
3225 Stonegate Court, Westbank, British Columbia

Schools Beyond Borders is a non-profit organization that creates "sister" relationships between schools in North America and underdeveloped countries. First world school students gain a new understanding of the developing world, and learn to model good global citizenship. Students in developing countries receive much-needed financial support, and even more importantly, a sense of hope, knowing that others truly care about them. The program encourages lifelong friendships for a better global future.

Keywords: International · Education and Literacy

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Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon
1917 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon takes over 6500 runners from UBC to Stanley Park, helping these runners raise money for over 70 local charities.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Health and Medicine · Environment · Disorders · Disabled · Children and Youth · Cancer · Animals · Alzheimer · AIDS

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Seachange Marine Conservation Society
Brentwood Bay, British Columbia

SeaChange Marine Conservation Society, established as a charitable non - profit in 1998, educates children and the public about marine and watershed ecology through hands-on interactive outdoor programs. We also conserve and restore marine nearshore eelgrass habitats in BC in partnership with coastal communities, from Boundary Bay to Haida Gwaii.

Keywords: Environment

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Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Society
5604 Trail Avenue, Sechelt, British Columbia

The Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Society is here for YOU. so please come in, find an activity to join or get involved in the running of the Centre. Consider serving on the Centre's Board of Directors in the future.

Keywords: Seniors · Independence

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Seismic Shift Arts Society
336 1st Ave E, Suite 104, Vancouver, British Columbia

DanceHouse is produced by Seismic Shift, a non-for-profit society dedicated to the promotion of the art form of contemporary dance.

Keywords: Dance · Arts and Culture

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Senior Animals in Need Today Society
33860 Dlugosh Ave, Mission, British Columbia

We are an end-of-life sanctuary for senior and special needs animals that have nowhere else to go. We provide a special place to be loved, cherished, and receive proper medical care for the rest of their days. All animals deserve to have hope for a better tomorrow.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Seniors Outreach Services Society
202-1889 Springfield Road, Kelowna, British Columbia

Seniors Outreach is a non-profit society, working in partnership with other organizations striving to enhance the lives of seniors in Kelowna. By providing support and linking them to other needed services, we help aging, isolated seniors to maintain their dignity and independence, and to stay connected to their community and each other. We provide information on a wide variety of resources and services available to seniors, including but not limited to: housing, financial, social, recreational, health, safety, legal and estate-planning.

Keywords: Seniors · Independence

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Seniors Services Society
750 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, British Columbia

Senior Services Society is a nonprofit organization serving older adults and seniors 55 or over, family or friends and/or service providers in need of information about programs and services for seniors.

Keywords: Seniors · Independence · Hunger · Housing

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Sergeant Larry Young Memorial Scholarship
2120 Cambie St, Vancouver, British Columbia

In February of 1987, Sergeant Larry Young was a team leader in the Vancouver Police Emergency Response Team (ERT). ERT is a highly trained and heavily armed squad that handles all high-risk arrests involving the possibility of armed suspects. Sergeant Young was also one of the founders of the Vancouver Police ERT and helped to write the training manual.

Keywords: Scholarships · Education and Literacy

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Seymour Salmonid Society
Box 52221, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve below the Seymour Falls Dam, North Vancouver, British Columbia

The Seymour Salmonid Society is a non-profit organization that is responsible for running the Seymour River Fish Hatchery and Education Centre.

Keywords: Wildlife · Science and Technology · Environment · Education and Literacy · Animals

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Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, British Columbia

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is owned and operated by the New Marine Centre Society, a registered BC charity. This not-for-profit community facility is self supporting through admission fees, grants and donations. The Centre is managed by an Executive Director and operated by a small team of staff and dedicated volunteers.

Keywords: Wildlife · Animals

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Shekinah Homes Society
2024 Belmont Ave., Victoria, British Columbia

Shekinah Homes Society was formerly a L'Arche community and is located in beautiful Victoria, BC. We have been providing support to our core members (adults with developmental and often physical disabilities) for over 35 years.

Keywords: Disabled · Advocacy and Human Rights

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Shepherd's Reach Society
765b Copeland Pl, Kelowna, British Columbia

Shepherd's Reach Society is here with support for your spirituality, emotional well-being and essential needs.

Keywords: Women · Religion · Children and Youth

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Shuswap Hospice Society
231 Trans Canada Hwy NE, Suite 209, Salmon Arm, British Columbia

We are a not-for-profit volunteer organization that, since 1986, has provided compassionate emotional support to the dying and the bereaved in the Shuswap.

Keywords: Hospice and Palliative Care · Health and Medicine

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Sid Williams Theatre Society
442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, British Columbia

The Sid Williams Theatre Society operates the theatre for the benefit of all residents of the Comox Valley. We strive to be inclusive and accessible for all. We offer subsidized rates for non-profit renters, a ticket program for those without access to cultural events, and a bursary fund for graduating students to continue their education in the performing arts.

Keywords: Theatre · Arts and Culture

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Sidney Concert Society
2513 Beacon Avenue, Box 2282, Sidney, British Columbia

Our aim at the SCO is to take our audiences out of the actual and to startle their wonder. We strive to provide you with an uplifting experience. If we have stirred emotion, provided a new perspective, revealed something new, given enjoyment, enriched your life to some small degree, then I am content that we have done our job.

Keywords: Music · Arts and Culture

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Silver Star Adaptive Snow Sports
8045 Aspen Rd, Vernon, British Columbia

SSASS teaches and assists persons with disabilities to ski and snowboard at Silver Star Mountain Resort near Vernon, British Columbia. SSASS is entirely volunteer-run and offers a variety of programs for local and regional students, school students, visitors from around the world and students who are interested in advanced snowsport and racing techniques.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

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Silver Threads Service
286 Hampton Road, Victoria, British Columbia

Silver Threads Service (STS) is a longstanding non-profit organization with a sterling reputation. Since we opened our doors in 1956, our services, programs and community partnerships have evolved to meet the changing needs of an ever-growing population of older seniors.

Keywords: Seniors · Independence

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Skills Canada - British Columbia Chapter
3777 Kingsway, 8th Floor, Burnaby, British Columbia

Since 1994 Skills Canada British Columbia (SkillsBC) has operated as a provincial not for profit organization, working with industry, educators, government and labour to promote rewarding and in-demand skilled trade & technology careers to BC's youth.

Keywords: Education and Literacy · Children and Youth

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Small Animal Rescue Society of BC
7155 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

The Small Animal Rescue Society of BC is a registered society run by volunteers. Our primary focus is to rescue and rehome small animals in need. Neglected, injured and abandoned animals are our main priority.

Keywords: Rescue and Adoption · Animals

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Smithers Community Services Association
Smithers, British Columbia

Today's SCSA has several "branches" in the community. We provide services for people with developmental disabilities, parenting programs, youth programs, public transit systems, and family housing sponsored by BC Housing.

Keywords: Family Services · Community Services

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Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
311 - 525 Seymour St., Vancouver, British Columbia

A non-profit association that promotes, encourages and empowers women and girls in science, engineering and technology.

Keywords: Women · Science and Technology

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Society for Children and Youth of BC
1212 W Broadway, Suite 306, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a unique provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

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Society for Children and Youth of BC
2765 Osoyoos Crescent, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Society for Children and Youth of BC (SCY) is a unique provincial organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in British Columbia.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

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SOS Children's Village BC
10688 King George Hwy, Surrey, British Columbia

We support foster children and vulnerable youth because we believe every child should belong to a family and grow with love, respect, and security. The statistics show that we as a society are failing our children. SOS BC effectively meets the needs of those vulnerable youth who are the key to our future

Keywords: Family Support · Children and Youth

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Sources Community Resource Centres
882 Maple Street, White Rock, British Columbia

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit agency dedicated to supporting the needs of children, youth and families, persons with disabilities and seniors that reside throughout the communities of White Rock, Surrey, Langley, Delta and Prince George.

Keywords: Volunteer Centres · Seniors · Family Services · Employment and Careers · Community Services · Children and Youth · Autism · Advocacy and Human Rights · Addictions

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South Granville Seniors Friendship Centre Society
1420 12th Ave W, Vancouver, British Columbia

We are a non-profit community centre that has supported healthy and independent lifestyles for local seniors in the South Granville/Fairview area for over 34 years. We have over 450 members; 80% are women over the age of 75. Many members are single or widowed, live on fixed income and are at risk of isolation and depression due to reduced social interaction.

Keywords: Seniors · Independence

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South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre
760 Main Street, Penticton, British Columbia

The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre is a registered non profit society and a registered charity that provides a direct service to the community

Keywords: Volunteer Centres

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South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia

The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) is a nonprofit society operating in the Province of British Columbia with a history reaching back to 1894. ANHBC was incorporated as a society in 1964 and is registered as a charitable organization with the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA).

Keywords: Seniors · Family Services · Community Services · Children and Youth

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Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society
6767 Balaclava Street (at 51st Avenue), Vancouver, British Columbia

STaRS began as a dream in the early 2000's, and through the dedicated efforts of a core group of volunteers, became a reality. It began as a grassroots operation, and today, is a Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CANTRA) certified facility and a registered non-profit society.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled · Animals

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Sparc BC Society
4445 Norfolk Street, Burnaby, British Columbia

SPARC BC knows that communities are just and healthy when people have equitable access to places, knowledge, services, adequate incomes, and community decision-making processes. That is why SPARC BC is passionate about working with people on income security, accessibility, and community development; and on the connections between them.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Special Olympics BC
3701 East Hastings, Suite 210, Burnaby, British Columbia

Special Olympics BC is dedicated to providing individuals with intellectual disabilities opportunities to enrich their lives and celebrate personal achievement through positive sport experiences.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

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Spectrum Society for Community Living
3231 Kingsway, Vancouver, British Columbia

Spectrum Society for Community Living is a Vancouver registered non-pro?t society and charitable organization, established in 1987 to develop community-based services for people with disabilities. Our services have expanded over the years. We travel British Columbia to deliver community living workshops through Spectrum Learning and publish community living books and DVDs through Spectrum Press.

Keywords: Independence · Disabled

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Spinal Cord Injury BC
780 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia

Formerly known as the BC Paraplegic Association, Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injuries, and related disabilities, adjust, adapt and thrive.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

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Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
1475 Edmonton St, Prince George, British Columbia

The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation was founded on June 18, 1991 as the Prince George Regional Hospital (PGRH) Foundation, with Myron Sambad as founding president. It was established pursuant to the Societies Act and is governed by its own Board of Directors.

The Foundation works in cooperation with the Northern Health Authority and focuses on the area served by the University Hospital of Northern BC, Prince George.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

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Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn
5775 Old Vernon Road, Enderby, British Columbia

The Splatsin people reside on Indian reserve lands adjacent to the City of Enderby to the south and across the Shuswap river to the east.

Keywords: First Nation and Aboriginal Peoples · Education and Literacy

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SportAbility
6235C 136 Street, Surrey, British Columbia

SportAbility is a non-profit, volunteer driven association whose goal is to provice sporting oppertunities for athletes with a wide range of disabilities.

Keywords: Sports and Recreation · Disabled

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St Joseph's General Hospital
2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, British Columbia

St. Joe's is a community hospital that has 241 beds: 125 residential and 116 acute care.

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

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St Joseph's General Hospital Foundation
2137 Comox Avenue, Comox, British Columbia

To raise funds to sustain and enhance quality healthcare in our community hospital

Keywords: Health Centres · Health and Medicine

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St Vincent De Paul Society-St Patricks Conference
4349 West Saanich Road, Victoria, British Columbia

The first Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada was founded by Doctor Joseph Painchaud In 1846, in Quebec city. During this period in Quebec, the members did not have far to look for needs that must be met. The most serious were the epidemics that broke out in the city from the waves of immigrants. To this were added the frequent economic depressions which called for the establishment of savings banks or banking co-ops to encourage the poor to save money. Two such were founded at that time.

Keywords: Religion

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St. Jude's Anglican Home
810 West 27th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia

St. Jude's Anglican Home is a 55 bed complex care home nestled in a west-side residential neighborhood of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Care and services are provided in a home-like environment with the focus on resident needs and desires. The Home is governed by a non-profit society and funded by Vancouver Coastal Health, user fees and donations.

Keywords: Seniors · Housing

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St. Michael's Centre
7451 Sussex Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia

St. Michael's Centre is an interdenominational residence providing holistic and compassionate complex and hospice care.

Keywords: Seniors · Hospice and Palliative Care · Health Centres · Health and Medicine

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Stanley Park Ecology Society
Stanley Park Dining Pavilion 2nd Floor, Vancouver, British Columbia

Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world and plays a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation.

Keywords: Environment

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Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia
1212 Broadway W, Suite 301, Vancouver, British Columbia

Through its local Stroke Recovery Branches, SRABC is committed to assisting stroke survivors and their caregivers throughout the province to improve their overall quality of life.

Keywords: Health and Medicine · Disorders

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Summerland Asset Development Initiative
9117 Prairie Valley Road, Summerland, British Columbia

The Summerland Asset Development Initiative (SADI) is a youth driven movement that provides opportunities, activities, and support for the Summerland youth and families. We work within the asset development model that believes that all youth benefit from opportunities to develop their positive qualities and a deeper connection to their community while building their inner capacity to make good choices, become healthy individuals, adapt easily to change and reach their full potential.

Keywords: Leadership · Children and Youth

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Summerland Museum and Heritage Society
9521 Wharton St, Summerland, British Columbia

The museum shall preserve and promote Summerland's history. This is accomplished through the collection, documentation, preservation, interpretation, research, display, collaboration and service to the public.

The purpose of the Archives, as a part of the Summerland Museum, is to identify, acquire and preserve material of archival and/or informational value to the District of Summerland, and the community as a whole, and to make such records available to the public.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

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