Synergy Collective Society is a community-based organization that blends art with social responsibility to support and create cooperative community programming. We combine theoretical and practical training in community stewardship and planning to develop and support integrated partnerships between local charities, businesses and artisans.
Charity Partners
The children who attend camp are all confronted by similar issues in their lives, many live in difficult socio-economic situations and are unable to afford a camp experience and for this reason the Western Canadian Pediatric AIDS Society (WCPAS) provides camp and all transportation at no cost to families.
Our goal is for every camper to return home with increased self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and pride of achievement. We hope to create a safe and caring environment where kids can be themselves and where friendships flourish. In such an environment where the stigma of HIV does not exist, children are able to overcome many of the mental barriers to success and realize new goals and dreams.
The Pace Program - www.thepaceprogram.ca
The PACE Program, a therapeutic and educational centre for children and families, is operated by the PACE Child & Family Society, and has been a resource to the community since 1984. PACE offers a range of services to support families of young children who struggle with significant emotional and/or behavioural challenges. These services include outreach support to childcare centres; an intensive family program; therapy for children; support for families when children transition from foster care to another home, and training in the community. The programs are mainly funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development and are free of charge.
VASS Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports - www.vass.ca
Incorporated in 1996, Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) is a registered non-profit society offering skiing and snowboarding activities to persons with all disabilities across Lower Mainland. To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers nine different programs at the three North Shore ski areas; Cypress, Seymour Mountain Resorts and Grouse Mountain. VASS is operated by 100% volunteers, who are constantly improving its programs and services.
West Coast Assistance Teams PAWS - www.westcoastteams.com
Assistance Dogs for Body, Mind & Soul
Providing:
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Service Dogs for people with Physical and Psychiatric Disabilities
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Certification for Therapy Dogs Teams
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Youth Development Program (PAWS) building self-esteem, self control, character, empathy & life skills
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Education and Information on the Service & Therapy Dog industry
West Coast is 100% volunteer driven and believes in partnerships to attain our goals. We receive no government funding and rely on public donations, business partnerships and fundraising to provide our programs. Join us in Helping Change Lives!
MPS Society - www.mpssociety.ca
Rare Disease Foundation was established in February 2009. Our goal is to change the lives of children and families affected by rare and undiagnosed diseases through social support, advocacy and treatment-focused research. We are a dedicated team of physicians, researchers and parents who know firsthand the difficulties of raising a child with a rare disease.
Starlight Children's Foundation - www.starlightcanada.org
Starlight Children’s Foundation is non-profit organization dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families. We offer an array of innovative, research-based programs that empower, educate, entertain and inspire. We serve children and youth suffering from chronic, serious or life-threatening illnesses and injuries including cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, kidney disease and severe burn and spinal cord injuries. We help families cope by creating opportunities for them to play, learn, and interact together as a family, allowing them to be distracted from the pain of illness for a while. Starlight’s program menu consists mainly of: Great Escapes (community based entertainment for families), Hospital Happenings (hospital based fun-filled events), Fun Centres (portable Nintendo units placed in hospitals throughout the province), Wishes and an array of educational materials in kid-friendly mediums provided free of charge to hospitals and agencies to help a newly-diagnosed child and their family learn about their illness and how to cope with it.
The Cascadia Society - www.cascadiasociety.org
The Cascadia Society is a life-sharing community of individuals founded on the principles of the international Camphill Movement. The central purpose is community building, by working and living with those individuals in need of special care. Cultural, artistic and therapeutic experiences are provided through residential home care and day activities within the urban setting of Vancouver's North Shore. By emphasizing the practical elements of life, skills are developed and matured. Beauty and order in the environment promote soul healing.
Tir-na-nOg Theatre School - trinanog@telus.net
Tir-na-nOg Theatre School was established in 1988 in response to the effervescent enthusiasm, imagination and spirit of Bowen Island youngsters. The purpose of the school is to draw out the individual abilities of each student and, in an environment both supportive and exciting, to bring these skills to the creative adventure of self-discovery. The Tir-na-nOg Theatre Society is a registered non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to explore and develop their potential as creative beings through the discipline and the adventure of Theatre Arts.
