There is more help on the way for survivors of sexual assault through a three-year, $10-million grant program to support the delivery of co-ordinated emergency sexual assault response services in regions throughout B.C. “Gender-based violence, including sexual assault, can increase …
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Downtown Eastside supported through skills training, employment
Downtown Eastside (DTES) residents will use their knowledge of the community, while gaining valuable skills and paid work experience to support their fellow residents, though $200,000 from the Canada-BC Workforce Development Agreement. Known as “peers”, these resident trainees will benefit …
Smartphones to better connect vulnerable
Vulnerable people, including people experiencing homelessness, will have better access to services through smartphones distributed by the social service organizations that support them. “The need for internet connectivity has never been as important as it is right now. For people …
Minister’s statement on major encampments in Vancouver, Victoria
Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, has issued the following statement regarding tent encampments in Victoria and Vancouver: “This is a challenging time for everyone in British Columbia, especially those facing homelessness. Early in the pandemic it …
B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers now open for applications
British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can now apply for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW) online. The BCEBW is a one-time, …
Province secures safe shelter, supports for people living in major encampments
The Province is working with the cities of Vancouver and Victoria to transition people living in encampments in Oppenheimer Park, Topaz Park and on Pandora Avenue into safe, temporary accommodations with wraparound supports to protect their health and safety in …
New emergency supports for province’s most vulnerable
To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19 crisis, the Province is implementing a series of temporary supports and supplements. “We are putting …
Project breaks barriers, creates access to affordable menstrual products
People will soon have easier, more affordable access to menstrual products with the launch of the United Way Period Promise research project. Through a $95,000 B.C. government grant, the project will distribute menstrual products to 12 non-profit agencies that serve …
Renters facing eviction get support through rent bank funding to Vancity
Renters facing short-term financial difficulties will soon get more help and avoid evictions with new funding for community rent banks. Rent banks provide emergency low-cost or no-cost loans to help renters facing eviction. As part of Budget 2019, the Province …
Students to get more co-op opportunities, life skills through work experience
Post-secondary students will have more opportunities to gain real-life, relevant work experience that will give them a career leg up, benefiting employers. An investment of $9 million in co-op and work-integrated learning was announced on Monday, June 10, 2019, by …