Looking for your next great read or listen before summer comes to an end? The SVP Vancouver team has curated articles, reports, books, and more, filled with data, ideas, and possibilities for the philanthropic sector. We’re always looking for learning opportunities and these have definitely made us think, question, and see our work in new ways. … Read more
During our Annual General Meeting and 25th Anniversary celebrations at the beautiful Stanley Park Rowing Club, SVP recognized three Partners for their extraordinary service and contributions to SVP over many years. Nicole Geyer, Paul Geyer, and Greg Sullivan were each honoured with the title of Distinguished Partner.
PowerPlay Young Entrepreneurs, helps young Canadians discover their passions through real-world, in-school learning experiences. Based in Metro Vancouver and operating across Canada (with over 80% of programming in BC) the organization equips students with an entrepreneurial mindset, building confidence, adaptability, and resilience.
Flourish Education & Mentorship Society provides transformative empowerment programs for pre-teen girls and gender-diverse youth. Founded in 2017 as Fire & Flower Girls, the organization’s mission is to create empowering spaces where youth can build resilience and grow with confidence through community-based, nature-connected, and mentorship-driven programming.
On May 19, 2026, more than 110 eager guests gathered together at the Stanley Park Rowing Club for SVP Vancouver’s Annual General Meeting and to celebrate SVP’s 25 years of growing impact in our community through our “money plus time” model.
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.
