Family Services of Greater Vancouver Launches Caring Neighbours Campaign this Holiday Season
As the festive season approaches, the spirit of giving is in the air – yet the holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those facing challenges. Whether it’s a family worried about making ends meet, a survivor seeking support, or a youth without a safe place to sleep, many individuals and families are doing their best to get by without the resources they need. That’s why Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is calling on everyone in the community to show compassion and become a Caring Neighbour.
Pathways Clubhouse Earns Awards for Impact, Announces New Housing Project in Richmond
Pathways Clubhouse, a Richmond-based non-profit supporting mental health recovery, is celebrating a milestone year of national recognition and local impact. Named among Canada’s top impact charities of 2025 by Charity Intelligence Canada, the organization is also preparing to open an 80-unit affordable housing development in early 2026. Together, these achievements elevate Pathways’ mission to empower individuals living with mental illness through inclusive, recovery-focused programs that prioritize housing, employment, education, and social connection.
Arts Umbrella and Emily Carr University Launch Entry Program for the Next Generation of Artists
Arts Umbrella and Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) – two of Canada’s leading arts educators – are joining forces to offer a new admissions pathway for emerging creatives who wish to continue their arts education through post-secondary studies.
Effective this year, the Arts Umbrella Intensive Program with ECU Pathway Option offers eligible students advanced standing and a streamlined application process into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program at ECU.
Metropolis at Metrotown Welcomes West Coast Santa, Launches First-Ever Outdoor Holiday Hive Market
Sleigh bells are ringing, and the spirit of the season has arrived in festive force at Metropolis at Metrotown! Starting November 12, BC’s biggest shopping centre invites visitors to step into a cozy, coastal holiday celebration – complete with a brand-new outdoor market, live performances, and the magical return of the Santa Experience, with West Coast Santa making waves as the newest addition to this cherished tradition.
Financial Literacy Month – November 2025: Family Services of Greater Vancouver Offers the Community Free Financial Help Services
November marks the 15th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month (FLM) in Canada – a nationwide campaign led by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada to support financial wellbeing across the country. This year’s theme, “Talk Money,” encourages people in Canada to break the silence around their finances and have open, empowering conversations about money.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) is proud to support this mission through its Financial Empowerment Program, which offers free one-on-one coaching, tax clinics, and workshops. These services help individuals and families across the Lower Mainland build financial skills, access government benefits, and feel more confident navigating their financial future – all delivered through a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach.
Arts Umbrella’s 2025 Splash Art Auction Raises $1.73M for Youth Arts Education
Arts Umbrella, Canada’s leading not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to youth arts education, is proud to announce the success of its 43rd annual Splash Art Auction, which raised $1.73M in support of young creatives.
Splash 2025 Art Auction Returns with Public Exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery and Early Online Bidding
Arts Umbrella’s iconic Splash Art Auction – presented by Nicola Wealth and co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, O.B.C. – returns for its 43rd year on October 4, continuing its legacy of changing young lives through the power of art. As excitement builds for one of Vancouver’s most anticipated cultural events, the public is invited to engage through a free preview exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery and advance bidding in the online auction, both starting September 8.
BC Achievement Foundation Celebrates the Recipients of the 21st Annual Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design
The BC Achievement Foundation announces the recipients of the 21st annual Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design. The award program honours British Columbians who excel in creating functional art and design, advancing the dialogue on its importance and impact in our lives.
BC ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION CELEBRATES THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 21ST ANNUAL SAM CARTER AWARD IN APPLIED ART + DESIGN
BC Achievement Foundation Announces 2025 Polygon Award Recipients in First Nations Art
The BC Achievement Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Presented annually, this award honours excellence in traditional, contemporary, and media art by Indigenous artists in British Columbia, celebrating their creativity, cultural knowledge, and contributions to community.
Arts Umbrella Launches 2025 Spring Fundraising Campaign with Call for Essential Donor Support
Nearly 75% of the not-for-profit’s students access multidisciplinary arts education at no cost