The Premier’s Awards ceremony is an annual celebration of the finest examples of innovation and excellence in the BC Public Service. This provincial recognition is awarded to the most outstanding projects, teams, or individuals in … Read More
Vancity Community Foundation’s submission for the consultation on fighting predatory lending
The Government of Canada announced in Budget 2021 its intention to consult on fighting predatory lending by lowering the criminal interest rate. Vancity Community Foundation, which BC Rent Bank is a project of, sent in … Read More
Premier announces support for renters across the province
Premier John Horgan announces new measures to help people with the high cost of living caused by global inflation. These measures include increasing the Climate Action Tax Credit, BC Family Benefit, and placing a 2% … Read More
Survey shows rent bank assistance improves lives, prevents homelessness
VANCOUVER – BC Rent Bank assistance increased housing stability and prevented homelessness for the vast majority of people who used its services, according to the results of the latest BC Rent Bank Housing Survey. “BC … Read More
Impact Story – Ray
Rent banks are helping residents find and keep housing in a tight Kootenays rental market June 2022 | It was one year ago – last summer – when the first rent bank arrived in the … Read More
BC Rent Bank Releases 2021 Housing Stability Survey Report
BC Rent Bank is pleased to present our report on the results of our Housing Stability Survey,undertaken to measure the efficacy of rent banks as a housing loss prevention tool for rentersexperiencing a short-term crisis. … Read More
BC Rent Bank Releases 2021/22 Impact Report
BC Rent Bank is pleased to present our 2021-22 Impact Report. This report tells the story of BCRent Bank and our rent bank partners over the past year, and the critical role rent banks haveplayed in … Read More
B.C. becomes first province to provide 100% rent bank coverage
VANCOUVER – Low- to moderate-income renters in every part of British Columbia now have access to rent bank services through an extended partnership between BC Rent Bank and the Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society. … Read More
Williams Lake opens first rent bank as pilot program
UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (MUSQUEAM), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (SQUAMISH) AND səlilwətaɬ (TSLEIL-WAUTUTH) TERRITORIES: BC Rent Bank, a project funded by the Province of B.C., has provided seed and operational funding support to establish Williams Lake’s first-ever rent bank. The … Read More
Canadian Mental Health Association-Vernon & District Branch now offers dedicated rent bank services in North Okanagan
Canadian Mental Health Association-Vernon & District Branch now offers dedicated rent bank services in North Okanagan Community-based assistance stabilizes housing through financial emergencies Okanagan and Secwepemc Nations Territories — The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)-Vernon … Read More