STARTING A RENT BANK IN YOUR COMMUNITY
INTERESTED IN STARTING A RENT BANK?
Are you interested in starting a rent bank in your community? Check out our resources below, or contact us to find out what plans may be in place for a new rent bank in your community (or how to create one). Contact us through our online contact form.
STEP 1 - Download & Review BC Rent Bank Toolkit & Workbook
The BC Rent Bank Toolkit, developed by Vancity, is a 4-part, practice-based resource designed to equip community in launching a rent bank. SEE DOWNLOADS SECTION BELOW.
STEP 2 - Establish a Cross-Sector Planning Team & Build a Model
Utilizing the principles outlined in the Toolkit, strategic teams can build models best suited for your region. Bringing together the right voices and model will help sustain a rent bank over the long term.
STEP 3 - Submit expression of interest to start a Rent Bank
BC Rent Bank EOI Guide 2020-2021 (DOWNLOAD), Blank Template (DOWNLOAD)
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
In partnership with Vancity Credit Union, we’ve put together a rent bank toolkit and resources that help you develop a plan for a rent bank in your community. You can download these resources today – at no cost to you.
FIND A RENT BANK
BC Rent Bank is pleased to partner with organizations in communities throughout BC that are offering rent bank services. To find a rent bank in your community, please check out our locations below. Download Quick Guide Directory to BC’s rent banks.
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