Aunt Leah's Foundation

ALF works in partnership with Aunt Leah’s Place, to build and operate a stock of affordable housing for young people aging out of foster care and young families who are at risk of losing custody of their children to the foster care system. 

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Aunt Leah’s Foundation has undertaken the redevelopment of the original Aunt Leah’s House. The newly constructed house opened in early 2023, providing shelter and services for up to 5 moms and their babies in the upstairs living space and a semi-independent apartment. The project was funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home program, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund, and the Government of BC’s Community Gaming Grants Capital Projects program, as well as a number of generous private donors.

BC Non-Profit Housing Association

In May 2021, BCNPHA in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association released their COVID-19 Vaccination Guide for Housing Providers. TEA Social Communications provided the virtual guide's graphic design. View the complete guide online. 

Crack-Up Comedy Festival/ Arctic Comedy Festival

Crackup produces the Arctic Comedy Festival, a nationally recognized Comedy Festival in the Arctic with events in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. Their programming supports and promotes Canadian Indigenous talent while supporting those Canadian communities in need via event ancillary funds and donations benefiting positive mental health. The Arctic Comedy Festival provides opportunities that bring the best of Canadian comedy to Arctic communities by fostering new talent and introducing Arctic comedians to communities and audiences across the country. The Festival respects and works within local cultural and community norms through partnerships with local organizations and volunteers. Funding support is provided by corporate sponsorships, private donations, and the Department of Canadian Heritage. 

Create Vancouver Society -Vancouver Mural Festival & Winter Arts Festival

VMF was formed in 2016 with a vision to transform the way art is experienced in Vancouver. It has evolved from a grassroots street festival into a world-class, multi-media art consultancy and production agency. VMF produces the annual Vancouver Mural Festival and VMF Winter Arts. Throughout the year, they also collaborate with clients and community groups on arts-driven projects. To date, VMF has created over 400+ murals and continues to reimagine public art and events in Vancouver.

Creative Centre Society for Mental Wellness

CCS provides rehabilitation and recovery-based programs and services which support people who live with a severe and persistent mental illness. 

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CCS has been serving the mental health needs of the Fraser Valley since 1979. Their philosophy focuses on health rather than illness, with programs designed to assist individuals to restore and maintain their confidence and well-being. The Society operates 2 Clubhouses, Abby House in Abbotsford and Cheamview Clubhouse in Chilliwack. They also have staff in the communities of Hope, Chilliwack, Mission, Agassiz and Abbotsford that work one-on-one with mental health clients in the community.

Eastside Studios/ ManUp Drag

Eastside Studios is a queer women and trans-owned event production company, specializing in drag and live music events in unconventional and pop-up spaces. Borne of its precursor, Man Up Productions, Eastside Studios is home to some of the city's most loved queer shows, such as Man Up, Rhythm of the Night, Late Afternoon Snack, Level Up, Ricecake, Hotlatch, and more. Proud to host almost exclusively queer and trans organizers and curators, Eastside has established itself as a cornerstone of the local queer community, and launching pad for new and emerging queer organizers, drag artists, deejays, dancers, and more. Since Eastside’s inception in 2018, they’ve placed special emphasis on supporting and mentoring QTBIPOC organizers in creating their own events. While queer events have historically focused largely on drag talent, deejays have always been the backbone of all their programming, and they’ve been actively expanding live music offerings. The biggest step to this was with Up & Up Fest, a queer live music and drag festival over Vancouver Pride weekend (2022).

Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association

FRAFCA provides a broad range of effective programs and services, consistent with their mission to foster the health and well-being of urban Indigenous people in the Fraser Salish Region by providing culturally relevant services, support, and advocacy. These include supporting the most vulnerable Indigenous youth, Elders, and families to meet their needs for disability services, food security, housing and homelessness support, health and wellness, and more. During COVID-19, FRAFCA has seen an increase in demand for essential services and support, particularly in the areas of food security, health care, and housing. In the past year, FRAFCA served approximately 650 individuals and families. They are one of the few agencies in Surrey that has remained open without interruption to their services throughout the pandemic.

Mamele'awt Qweesome/To'o Housing Society

For over 30 years, Mamele'awt Qweesome/To'o Housing Society (MQHS) has been designing, building, and managing affordable, community-minded homes, creating foundations for people to flourish. They operate pre-schools and daycares in Mission and Chilliwack, BC, including a cost-free Aboriginal Head Start Program, providing vital early childhood education for Aboriginal children. MQHS's vision is that everyone belongs to a thriving community, reflecting their commitment to social inclusion and poverty reduction.

New View Society

Since 1973, NVS has strived to create an environment for growth and recovery for individuals challenged by severe and persistent mental illness living in the Tri-Cities. By providing holistic, integrated programming and support in the areas of Housing, Employment, Social Recreation, and Personal Growth; New View Society is supporting more than 600 individuals annually on their journey to live, work, learn and be a part of their community.

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TEA Social is proud to support the programs and services NVS provides in the Tri-Cities. As part of New View's 50th Anniversary, they have more than doubled their housing capacity available to members and are providing In-Home support and services for vulnerable, low-income seniors. 

Non-Judgmental Recovery Society

The Non-Judgmental Recovery Society strives to meet people where they are at in their Recovery Journey and in their communities through their Outreach Program. Every week NJRS staff and volunteers connect with clients in Maple Ridge and Mission to provide Resource Referrals, Community Care Packs, Naloxone Training, Naloxone Access, and Support. NJRS’ Outreach Program is building meaningful Connections and a Community that Promotes Recovery and Holistic Wellness.

Options for Sexual Health (BC)

Options is a BC-based organization All About Choice. They offer current sexual & reproductive health care, information, and education from a feminist, pro-choice*, sex positive perspective. Options recognizes the many barriers that people face in accessing comprehensive sexual health education, non-judgmental, pro-choice services, and how intersectionality impacts access as well as how inequities multiply barriers for certain populations. They strive to put clients and patients first, ensuring they have access to the information and care they need. With a long history of providing sexual and reproductive health care in BC, they are proud members of the International Planned Parenthood family. Options provides Clinics, Education, & Sex Sense programming, encompassing various sexual and reproductive health services, care, and information.

Pacific North Coast Development Society

PNCDS’s mission is to develop a sustainable entry-level, low-income, family and multiple senior housing community in Thornhill, BC. The community will be designed to implement programs that allow for inter-generational and inter-cultural transfer of knowledge for community benefit as well as assist in building capacity for the healthcare system in benefit of; the general public, First Nation Communities, new immigrants, persons with special needs, low-income families, and seniors. Additionally, PNCDS is looking at developing a program to assist foster children aging out as a huge proportion end up on street and in that way contribute in reducing homeless issue. The community will be self-sustaining through green energy and technology infrastructure projects.

Progressive Housing Society

Since 1981, Progressive Housing Society has provided support services to adults living with mental health issues and/or at risk of homelessness. They believe in empowering people to live well, helping clients with their basic needs while also helping them to live as independently as possible in the community. Access to food, shelter, and healthcare is essential, but Progressive Housing also help clients to develop and maintain life skills. All of their programs are designed to support clients with their individual needs and preferences in mind.

Public Disco Society

Since their inception in 2017, PDS has activated streets, laneways, parking lots, and industrial spaces across Metro Vancouver, hosting events that showcase diverse musical genres beyond disco. PDS has expanded their activities by producing larger-scale public music events, continuing their tradition of turning urban spaces into vibrant cultural hubs. House, disco, & other electronic music genres were pioneered by Black, Latinx, Queer, & Trans individuals in the late 60s/70s. Discotheques emerged as sanctuaries where marginalized groups could connect, express themselves, and find freedom from persecution. PDS is inspired by this history and driven by a commitment to honour it; promoting social connection, providing a platform for local artists, reflecting cultural diversity, enhancing access to music, and exemplifying urban innovation. 

Tri-City Transitions Society

Since 1981, Tri-City Transitions Society, has served the Tri-City communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, providing emergency shelter and social support for women and children fleeing family violence and abuse. TCT supports all individuals who have experienced domestic violence and offers women and children a safe, secure place to rest, rejuvenate and rebuild their lives. They operate an Emergency Shelter and Second Stage Housing for women and children victims of domestic violence.

In addition, Tri-City Transitions provides programs that help families pursue peaceful lives. These programs include counselling and educational opportunities to empower women and children who want to escape the cycle of violence.

Queer Yukon Society

Founded in 2018, Queer Yukon Society supports, promotes, and organizes events for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and our allies in across the Yukon. Queer Yukon has been organizing Yukon Pride since 2013, as well as many other events to bring together 2SLGBTQIA+ and allied Yukoners to build a strong and vibrant community. QYS provides Health Services, Training and Education Programs, Peer Support Groupsand safe community Drop-In Spaces.