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
Impact Story – Cynthia
Financial solutions led by empathy, compassion, and trauma-informed approaches Cynthia* was in crisis when she contacted BC Rent Bank. She was suffering from serious injuries inflicted by her estranged parent, who has since been jailed … Read More
BC Rent Bank Progress Report
BC Rent Bank Progress Report: 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 BC Rent Bank is pleased to share our Progress Report, with an update on the first two years (2019/20 and 2020/21) of our three-year project, highlighting our … Read More
Castlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS) & BC Rent Bank open new rent bank in the Kootenays
Castlegar and District Community Services Society (CDCSS) & BC Rent Bankopen new rent bank in the Kootenays Providing emergency relief and housing stability support for renters extends for one year Ktunaxa, Okanagan Syilx, Sinixt and … Read More
Greater Victoria Rent Bank secures key funding from BC Rent Bank and United Way Greater Victoria
Greater Victoria Rent Bank secures key funding from BC Rent Bank and United Way Greater VictoriaPilot project helping renters extends for one year Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ territories: Renters in low- to- moderate income households … Read More
Impact Story – Paula
Huge hearts, helping hands Paula’s positivity and optimism is contagious. She is just finishing up a four-month gig at a big box retailer, sterilizing and cleaning shopping carts and baskets as part of COVID-19 safety … Read More
Impact Story – Luz
Help for a senior caregiverFinding available resources At 76 years old, Luz Lopez Dee can vouch for the impact that a rent bank loan can have— because those loans have kept the roof over her … Read More
Impact Story – Blair
Building bridges, community and inclusionWraparound services, like a meal, are part of the continuum in housing stability Blair Oughton has known Jane Njogu for about two years but, since the pandemic hit, she’s played a … Read More