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Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:30 PM
Vulnerable people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, such as those managing addictions or mental-health issues, sex workers or waste pickers, will have more access to supports through a funding increase for community partners and service providers.
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Monday, April 17, 2023 10:30 AM
More women and non-binary immigrants and refugees who have experienced violence, abuse or trauma will be able to access employment services and supports through a $2.4-million grant to YWCA Metro Vancouver.
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Thursday, April 1, 2021 7:00 AM
The need to act fast during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to brilliant breakthroughs in supporting British Columbians with complex needs, says the chief executive officer of John Howard Society Pacific.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019 2:45 PM
A new research program is looking at innovative approaches to support people with mental health and addictions issues in finding and keeping suitable jobs, with $364,235 in government funding.
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Thursday, May 3, 2018 1:45 PM
Filing taxes will be easier for hundreds more people receiving provincial disability benefits with the expansion of Disability Alliance BC's Tax AID program.
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Friday, June 17, 2016 11:15 AM
The Province and partners collectively will be investing more than $7.5 million to support youth who are at risk of substance-use and mental-health concerns with the launch of a new, Integrated Youth Services Initiative.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:30 AM
The Province is investing $761,038 to provide 75 at-risk youth with valuable work experience through temporary employment placements with social enterprises in the Lower Mainland and Greater Victoria regions.
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Monday, June 16, 2014 10:45 AM
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Premier Christy Clark has unveiled Accessibility 2024, a 10-year plan that responds to the voices of thousands of British Columbians who took part in a three-month long public consultation on making B.C. the most progressive place in Canada for people with disabilities.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:00 AM
A provincewide public consultation on issues facing people with disabilities in B.C. returns to Vancouver to gather input at a unique session for members of the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-blind community.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:15 PM
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Community members are sharing their priorities and making their voices heard during face-to-face discussions happening in Vancouver as part of a comprehensive disability white-paper consultation on issues facing people with disabilities in B.C.
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