Strong organizations are shaped by strong leadership. When we strengthen leaders, children and their families ultimately are the ones who benefit. We launched The Leadership Table in 2025 and SVP’s community of nonprofit leaders shared how valuable it was to have space to reflect, connect, and grow. Building on that momentum, we convened leaders once … Read more
When mothers have access to financial stability, children gain safety and opportunity. Through its partnership with BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH), SVP Vancouver is helping expand economic pathways for women leaving violence, creating new possibilities for families across B.C. Originally launched in 2019 and strengthened through SVP Vancouver’s Series A grant in 2024, the … Read more
Supporting families well in the early years requires consistency, trust, and time. For Richmond Family Place, long-term stability has been critical to delivering support that meets families where they are – and that evolves as needs change. Historically, Richmond Family Place (RFP) primarily connected with families after a child was born, through family drop-in programs, … Read more
The Cinderella Project is a federally registered, 100% volunteer-run charity founded in Vancouver in 1999. For more than 25 years, the organization has worked alongside schools and community partners to help ensure that high-risk Grade 12 students facing significant barriers are able to complete high school and transition to post-secondary education or training.
Pacific Postpartum Support Society (PPPSS) provides free, peer-led perinatal mental health support to new and expecting parents and their families across British Columbia. Founded in 1971 by volunteers who recognized a critical gap in postpartum mental health care, PPPSS has grown from a grassroots initiative into a trusted, province-wide support system for families navigating the profound transition into parenthood.
Giving Tuesday is a celebration of generosity and an opportunity to uplift the incredible organizations helping children and youth across B.C. thrive. This year, many of our Investees and Alumni are launching powerful Giving Tuesday and year-end campaigns to raise funds and awareness for their important work. From expanding early childhood programs to empowering youth … Read more
Strong organizations start with strong leaders, but too often, nonprofit leaders are expected to give endlessly without having a place to reflect, connect, and grow. As we shared in our October 2025 snapshot, our nonprofit leaders are stretched thin. This is why SVP Vancouver launched The Leadership Table. An event built on the belief that when … Read more
The energy was high and the spirit of collaboration even higher at SVP Vancouver’s first-ever Impact Open: A Pickleball Invitational on Wednesday, September 24th. As Janelle Zwarych, our Director of Engagement, shared in her welcome speech, “This event was designed to bring together SVP Partners, corporate allies, and nonprofit organizations in a new way to support … Read more
At SVP Vancouver, we know that when leaders connect, possibilities multiply. That’s why our work is about more than writing cheques—it’s about intentionally creating the conditions for collaboration that lead to stronger programs and better outcomes for children and families. The Early Years Innovation Fund is one example. By supporting a cohort of organizations serving … Read more
Zero Ceiling’s Journey from Grassroots to Sector Leader How long does it take to transform a grassroots nonprofit into a sector leader with scalable impact? For Zero Ceiling, an SVP Vancouver Investee in 2016, the answer is, just a few years with the right people, shared vision, and catalytic support. Founded in Whistler, B.C., Zero … Read more
