Charity Vancouver, BC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 118839448RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Public Amenities |
Mission Statement:
The Carnegie Community Centre Association aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for the Downtown Eastside community, fostering social, educational, and cultural activities that nurture mind, body, and spirit.
Geographic Focus:
The organization operates in Vancouver, British Columbia, specifically in the Downtown Eastside neighborhood. It serves local residents and offers programs both on-site and nearby at Oppenheimer Park.
Program Highlights:
The Carnegie Community Centre offers a variety of programs and services, including:
- Community Education: Focuses on literacy and adult learning.
- Recreational Activities: Provides a gymnasium, weight room, theatre (Carnegie Hall), cafeteria with low-cost meals, seniors lounge, and pool room.
- Cultural Programs: Includes First Nations cultural sharing, HIV and hepatitis support groups, and Indigenous crafts.
- Library Services: Houses the Carnegie Branch of the Vancouver Public Library with extensive Indigenous and Chinese language collections.
- Learning Centre: Offers informal one-on-one tutoring and skills upgrading through a volunteer-based program with Capilano University.
- Community Events: Partners with local arts and community organizations for events like the Women's Memorial March and Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.
- Support Services: Provides free haircuts, mail service, community voice mail, and advocacy through the Carnegie Community Action Project (CCAP).
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