North Shore Community Resources

201-935 MARINE DR., SECOND FLOOR CAPILANO MALL, NORTH VANCOUVER

Our work in the community

North Shore Community Resources (NSCR) makes a difference in the lives of many in our community from kids to younger adults to seniors and everyone in-between. Our programs, services, and resources help to strengthen the resilience needed by our communities by facilitating social connections, empowering others, and encouraging participation.

What we do

• We reduce stress and social isolation for family caregivers through the North Shore Caregiver Support program. • Our Seniors One Stop program connects seniors to local information and resources that improve their health and wellbeing. • We assist low-income residents and people with disabilities to complete their income tax returns and help them connect to important local resources through the Information North Shore program. • The Volunteer North Shore program connects people to local volunteering opportunities. • We refer parents and community organizations to available childcare and assist with childcare subsidy applications through the Child Care Resource and Referral program. • Our Community Housing Action Committee advocates for more affordable housing on the North Shore. • We provide non-medical services to seniors through the North

Shore Better at Home program. • The Community Legal Services program informs or advocates for low-income clients with legal problems. • North Shore Democracy Café encourages people to participate in civic life more actively.

Testimonial

“Thanks so much for all you are doing to help those who are finding it challenging to get about. I cannot tell you how thankful and grateful I am for the kindness of your hearts. ” - Better at Home Client

Our story

Every day the NSCR staff work to make a difference in the lives of kids & families, seniors & caregivers, and those in need across the North Shore. The Child & Parent Programs team connects parents and childcare providers to much-needed resources so that all children and childcare providers can thrive. The Seniors Programs team works tirelessly to support vulnerable seniors by maintaining social connections and empowering seniors to live life to the fullest. The Community Legal Services team provides legal assistance to those with lower incomes, giving hope and protection to vulnerable people who have nowhere to turn. The Volunteers team links eager volunteers with opportunities to serve. Every situation is unique, and we look forward to serving you when you need it most. Contact us to learn more about how we can help.

How to get involved

• Volunteer volunteer.nscr.ca • Sign up for newsletter nscr.ca/subscribe • Become a sponsor nscr.ca/donors-funders • Join us: Become a member nscr.ca/membership

How to support us

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Our Commitment

To design and deliver programs and services that enhance well-being, social connections, empowerment and community participation to nurture a thriving North Shore community.

Our Focus

Well-being - supporting individuals to be healthy and happy. Empowerment - helping people help themselves through knowledge, access to information and advocacy. Participation - helping to build a thriving North Shore community through volunteering and participation in community development. Social Connections - creating opportunities to make social connections that build mutual trust and reciprocal support.

Our People

North Shore Community Resources (NSCR) celebrates the amazing diversity of more than 200 volunteers and 29 staff who are essential in delivering programs and services that support children, youth, families, seniors and our community partners on the North Shore.

Our Impact

- 1,038 families assisted with Affordable Child

Care Benefit program - 6,551 people receiving childcare consultations - 2,704 housekeeping services for seniors - 382 transportation services for seniors - 6,127 volunteer hours - 1,097 legal client cases - 170+ participants in Housing for All! community dialogues - 275 communications with municipal officials and community partners - 602 income tax returns prepared

contact us

telephone 604 985 7138 email nscr@nscr.ca website nscr.ca