Central City Foundation
304 Cordova St W # 206 V6B 1C9 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Congratulations to our President & CEO Jennifer Johnstone for being named Non Profit Leader Woman of the Year by BC Business Magazine. The honour is well deserved! https://www.bcbusiness.ca/The-2021-Women-of-the-Year-Awards

We are so pleased that our funding has allowed SisterSquare to offer much-needed respite for women in the inner city. This is a terrific example of a community led solution supported by Central City Foundation.

Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It is also known as Red Dress Day. We honour missing and murdered In...digenous women, girls, and gender diverse people. We will continue to fight for justice for #MMIWG2S, today and everyday. Check out our installation at Victoria Park in Vancouver. See more

Today, May 5, is the National Day of Awareness & Action for #MMIWG2S. This national day for awareness and action is being held in both the US and Canada. It’s a day to remember those who have been lost, a day to honour the survivors, and a day to act for change. At Central City Foundation, we are committed to sharing networks and resources and building relationships with Indigenous communities to further the work of these groups and support the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. #dtes #vanpoli #bcpoli

This is a very important event to raise awareness and seek Justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, trans, Two-Spirit and non-binary people. Wi...th all COVID-19 protocols in effect, the BWSS team will be present along with Wildflower Women of Turtle Island drum group hosted by the Indigenous Women’s Program at BWSS. Much gratitude to the Pacific Association of First Nations Women for convening. See more

Very proud to support Space for Community: Understanding the Real Estate Challenges Affecting the Social Purpose Sector in BC, documenting the impact of soaring real estate markets on the social purpose sector. http://bit.ly/SpaceforCommunity #space4community #bcpoli #vanpoli #dtes

Vaccination clinics in the inner city continue.

Did you catch our CEO Jennifer Johnstone on Global BC this morning discussing the harm of stigmatizing those who use drugs? You can watch it here. https://www.centralcityfoundation.ca/our-ceo-jennifer-john/ If you want to help foster healing and help us challenge the stigma that makes the situation even more deadly for people who use drugs, visit centralcityfoundation.ca and donate.

Central City Foundation is proud to support the 30th annual Women’s Memorial March. If you can’t make it downtown today, be sure to watch the livestream on YouTube. #dtes #vanpoli #bcpoli

The 30th annual women’s memorial march will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Central City Foundation is proud to support the march again this year. If you're unable to join the march downtown, we encourage you to take advantage of the livestreaming on Facebook and YouTube to show support, increase your understanding and engage with this important event. https://www.centralcityfoundation.ca/supporting-the-womens/

Lots to learn in this webinar about Indigenous Perspectives on Poverty Reduction featuring our board member @LeslieVarley. Check it out athttps://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/indigenous-perspectives-on-poverty-reduction