Tonight in Vancouver, YWCA BC announced the recipients of the 43rd Women of Distinction Awards, presented by Scotiabank. 

Coast Mental Health is one of the province’s largest providers of community-based mental health services and this Mental Health Month is a good time to share information about the many programs and supports in place for people living with mental illness in BC.

Megaphone Magazine, based in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, amplifies marginalized voices and creates meaningful work for those experiencing poverty. This spring you can help them raise funds to continue to invest in the community.

Join NaloxHome Society for their 2nd annual fundraising gala, No Place Like NaloxHome, on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Downtown Vancouver. The event brings together business, healthcare, and community leaders in support of NaloxHome Society and its youth-led drug education and naloxone training initiatives across British Columbia.

This is the final week that you can vote for a YWCA Women of Distinction Awards nominee for the Connecting the Community Award. It is the only award category which is selected by the public through online voting.

The challenges faced by neurodivergent people is significant. But what about the neurodivergent young people who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness? Covenant House Vancouver (CHV) shared what they are seeing, and how they are supporting neurodivergent youth.

YWCA BC has announced the 97 nominees, across 12 categories, for the 43rd Women of Distinction Awards, presented by Scotiabank. Tickets for the awards gala May 7th are now on sale.

Enter to win tickets to the Herstory Gala, a special evening that brings passionate individuals, supporters, and leaders together to celebrate the women of the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and to raise critical funds for their programs and services.

Your Canuck Place 50/50 raffle ticket purchase helps provide exceptional care for children with life-threatening illnesses and the families who love them across BC and the Yukon. 

It has been a busy year at Covenant House Vancouver (CHV), and they wanted to reach out
and thank everyone for their support and kindness.