News & Updates
Webinar June 25 - An Innovative Real Estate Model
Learn more about Community Impact Real Estate and their work to protect the assets of vulnerable communities against gentrification in Vancouver's DTES. Sponsored by the Real Estate Institute of BC.
BC Gaming Grants available to address impact of COVID 19
Vantage Point's Recent Research Infographic
The Size, Scope and Impact of BC's Non-Profit Sector Infographic makes the case for the importance of the sector
Announcing Black Spaces Symposium - Virtual/Vancouver/July 23-25
Afro Van Connect would like to announce our “Black Space Symposium Virtual” taking place this Summer, July 23 - 25th. We truly believe to change the place we need a space, so we are starting a new conversation. The Black Space Symposium is about creating the infrastructure and spaces we need as people of African Descent to continue to grow, support each other and build our community. Below are a series of questions and answers describing why “Black Spaces Matter”.
The Black Space Symposium is about being and belonging. Within British Columbia there are no cultural hubs, community infrastructure, or neighbourhoods that directly serve the specific needs of people of African descent. The intention of the Black Space symposium is to create the awareness of the necessity of black spaces, highlight the various resources within our community, and develop practical solutions to alleviate our inequities. The Black Space Symposium will consist of various panel discussions, art exhibitions and music performances. All centred and designed to showcase the black experience.
Please note that subsided tickets are available to any community member who is interested in attending. Please reach out to afrovanconnect@gmail.com for more information.
New SPRE case studies that inspire us
In the month ahead SPRE presents 4 new case studies that showcase innovative solutions for housing and community space. This week - Broadway Youth Resource Centre and Kwayatsut Housing.
BC Event Re-opening Guide
Federal Infrastructure $ for shovel ready projects in COVID recovery.
Federal Infrastructure $ ahead for smaller “shovel ready” projects in the COVID recovery.
Vantage Point COVID-19 Response
Vantage Point's COVID Response - a new short-term initiative, matches not-for-profit leaders with skilled volunteers.