HelpAide

The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) is in complete synergy with HelpAide. This Vancouver-based non-profit organization has a mission to build capacity for Black communities in Canada. A $45,000 SBCCI grant has been imperative for HelpAide to soar to new heights by improving its website and social media presence. This SBCCI funding stream focuses on Economic Needs through Job Creation, providing employment opportunities, and contractual work to amplify non-profit organizations’ work.

HelpAide has used the funding from SBCCI to hire a strategy consultant and web developer. Through this partnership, HelpAide has seen an uptake of engagement on its social media pages. Throughout the year, HelpAide hosted strategic planning and training workshops for their staff. The workshops culminated in a Community Organizations Capacity Building Retreat in September. SBCCI’s support, coupled with the dedication of this team, HelpAide is poised to increase its presence and availability for services in

Vancouver. You can enjoy some of their engaging social media content by accessing @helpaide, or www.helpaide.ca.

HelpAide’s support focuses on Francophone Black and racialized communities in the Vancouver area. This specialized bi-lingual support is a rare and valuable find in an area of Canada that is not typically known for catering to these communities. HelpAide provides capacity building through project management, organizational development, and training. The association delves even further into service delivery, assisting with outreach support in personal; social; emotional; economic; and physical development.

Receiving the SBCCI grant is a full circle moment for HelpAide, as they typically support other organizations’ fund development through assistance with grant writing. The capacitybuilding services of HelpAide provides imperative knowledge for organizations looking to develop and function within the social services landscape.