Other impact stories

At Vancity we find ways to use all our resources, people and capital to strengthen members’ wealth and well-being and to create large-scale positive impacts in the communities where our members live and work. From investing in women entrepreneurs, new immigrants and a local integrated economy to supporting education, arts and other initiatives that facilitate positive community impact.

• Vancity drives financial inclusion on Cormorant Island
  Vancity, Alert Bay, BC
• Last Door Recovery Society offers a model of social inclusion
  Last Door Recovery Society, New Westminster, BC
• Dessert destination Glenburn Soda Fountain renews community in Burnaby Heights
  Glenburn Soda Fountain, Richmond, BC
• The art of successful community business
  Steveston's Arts Connection, Richmond, BC
• Nature’s Wonders Florist: Business is blooming
  Nature’s Wonders Florist, Vancouver, BC
• Young stylist launches a vibrant, vintage-inspired contemporary salon
  East Vanity Parlour, Vancouver, BC
• Vancouver Island company’s products nurture creativity and learning
  Natural Pod, International
• Soundhouse Studios - dancing to a new beat
  Soundhouse Studios, Vancouver, BC
• Timely credit helps Harvest Project transform lives and cultivate giving
  Harvest Project, North Vancouver, BC
• Vancouver’s Tiny Talent makes big dreams come true
  Tiny Talent, Vancouver, BC
• Unique financing strategy helps Burdock & Co. put affordability on the menu
  Burdock & Co. Restaurant, Vancouver, BC
• Vancity grant inspires creative thinking at Children’s Festival
  Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Vancouver, BC
• Richmond Women’s Centre helps immigrant women to be work ready
  Richmond Women's Centre - Work Ready, Richmond, BC
• Caterpillar Preschool: Italian education, Coquitlam style
  Caterpillar Preschool Ltd., Coquitlam, BC
• JJ Bean and Vancity celebrate 16 years of shared values and support
  JJ Bean, Vancouver, BC
• Feeding the South Hill community
  JJ Trucketeria, Vancouver, BC
• Vancouver Start Smart Preschool brings arts-based educational play to the community
  Vancouver Start Smart Preschool, Vancouver, BC
• Working from home with Oops! Sheet
  Oops! Sheet, North America
• Seniors savour independence longer with Better Meals
  Better Meals, Vancouver, Lower Mainland, Victoria, Fraser Valley, BC
• A little goes a long way: How Vancity’s microloans change lives
  Dharmasena Yakandawela, Vancouver, BC