RainCity’s response to COVID-19
We wanted to let you know how we’re addressing COVID-19 at RainCity Housing in order to make it as safe as we can for the residents and participants that we work with on a daily basis. We are regularly monitoring developments that may be related to COVID-19 and are relying on information from the BC …
Can a Construction Company and a Non-Profit share values?
This past Wednesday RainCity was invited to attend Pomerleau’s grand opening of its new office in Vancouver. Pomerleau showed attendees how they develop and adopt innovative technology by providing virtual reality goggles for an exclusive walkthrough experience of some of Pomerleau’s key projects. Bill, our Fund Development and Comms person, tried the VR goggles and …
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Winter Chills, Winter Thanks!
Whether you were in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, or on the Sunshine Coast, there were some really cold days this winter. But our neighbours and supporters stepped up in so many ways in a lot of the communities where we provide housing and shelter. And not just leading up to Christmas – we’ve been …
We got through 2019 – and the whole decade – thanks to our amazing staff!
Working at a nonprofit can be hard. Really hard. Because they’re working so hard, our staff don’t necessarily know the kind of impact they’re making every day in people’s lives and in the communities where they work. One reason it’s so hard is that during one shift a million things can happen that need a …
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The Kids Are More Than Alright!
Today’s youth can remind us of what is truly important, and that anyone – at any age – can make a difference. These three youth were too young to vote or run a business so they each found different ways to support others. For her 6th birthday Vivian asked for donations instead of gifts and raised over $200! Chloe, …
Do you have Food Security?
You might. While the cost of living is getting higher in BC’s Lower Mainland, you probably have a job and money to put towards regular meals in your home. But if you’re household is relying on social assistance as the main or only source of income, a BC Center for Disease Control study found that …
Spring has sprung – and so has our new website!
Welcome to our new website! Our last site launched in 2008, along with our new name and logo. Back then we had eight different programs all operating in Vancouver. Now we provide 24 unique programs and services and we do this in over ten municipalities. So we’re really happy we have a new site that …
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We’re opening up a Shelter in Gibsons on Dec 12!
The shelter will have space for 15 beds and be open from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. We will have a dedicated phone line for the shelter, 604-989-9314, and our staff able to respond to inquiries round the clock. We want to provide meals, and have created an online sign-up for community members who want …
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