Cuthbert Holmes/Tillicum ParkSharesA share purchase of $2000. is required before moved in and payable by certified cheque or money order. The share purchase is returned within 30 days of move out. Housing charge will be discussed during the time of interviewPetsOne cat per unit, only with proof of neutering/spaying and innoculation which must be provided before moving in.PhilosophyThe philosophy of any cooperative housing is that it is managed by it's members. There are presently 4 committees at Waterside, Board of Directors, Finance, Maintenance and Membership. As a member of the co-op it is mandatory that I person from your unit participates actively on a committee and attend semi-annual general meetings including work parties. In the event that you are called for an interview please bring with you current pay stubs and proof of annual income. Only qualified applicants will be ed.To ApplyPlease click here to apply for membership in Waterside Housing Co-op.
Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.
The Rainbow Kitchen has a reputation as a non-judgmental, and welcoming place for guests and volunteers alike, where everyone is treated with respect and valued as 'part of the family'.Who Comes to the Rainbow Kitchen?The people who come to the Rainbow Kitchen includes street youth, seniors on low incomes, single parents and children, the unemployed and underemployed, and individuals on social assistance or disability pensions. Some of our guests are dealing with mental health issues and addictions issues. They come from different circumstances but share one thing in common; they are all treated with respect and kindness when they come to the Rainbow Kitchen.How does the Rainbow Kitchen Operate?The Rainbow Kitchen, unlike many other community kitchens in Victoria, is 100 percent volunteer-run. There is no paid staff or administrators. More than 200 volunteers do everything from chop vegetables to plan large fundraising events. The Rainbow Kitchen is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors
Peers is a non-profit society established by former sex workers and community supporters and is dedicated to the empowerment, education and support of sex workers, by working to improve their safety and working conditions, assisting those who desire to leave the sex industry, increasing public understanding and awareness of these issues, and promoting the experiential voice. Peers services are designed, developed and implemented by sex workers, in collaboration with non-sex workers who are committed to Peers core values. The services are based on the needs of sex workers and on a harm-reduction approach driven by each individual's needs.