Central City Foundation has more than 100 years of proof that providing safe, secure and affordable spaces for community organizations is the key to creating innovative and effective programs. They own five social purpose buildings and provide housing and space to support services like the Vancouver Women’s Health Collective and the Phil Bouvier Family Centre at highly subsidized rents.

The foundation recognizes that it is challenging for community organizations to find capital funding in Vancouver and a relatively small need can have a major impact. Their innovative model proves that: for every dollar Central City Foundation spends, we generate $3.90 in social benefit.