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[Website] LGBT end-of-life conversations website (SFU Gerontology)
SFU Gerontology
Click HERE to learn moreļ»æļ»æTheir mission at LGBT End-of-Life Conversations is to foster effective communication, create community, and facilitate care for LGBT persons at the end-of-life. They aim to raise awareness about the unique challenges this population faces as they age and approach end-of
Aging With Dignity: 2SLGBTQI+ Seniors in British Columbia
Dignity Seniors Society, Vancouver
Executive Summary Dignity Seniors Society of Vancouver (DSS) is a 10-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to providing tailored information and programming for 2SLGBTQI+ seniors and seniorsā service providers in British Columbia, with a focus on health, housing, community building and end-of
[Resource] Funding Programs for Non-Profits Directory
Charity Village
curated list of Canadian government grant programs, foundations, and corporate funding programs for nonprofits and charities
[Article] Preventable hospitalizations and deaths āof despairā associated with income inequality
University of Alberta
Prevention and support programs should be targeted to regions with highest social inequities, researchers say.
[Report] Black Lives Experiencing Homelessness Matter: A Critical Conceptual Framework for Understanding How Policing Drives System Avoidance among Vulnerable Populations
Taylor and Francis Online
This paper examines racialized encounters with the police from the perspectives of people experiencing homelessness in San Diego, California in 2020. By some estimates, homelessness doubled in San Diego during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
[Study] Accessible, Functional Sheltering for People with Disabilities
MacEachen Institute
Study aimed to contribute to knowledge about accessible and functional sheltering during an emergency for all people, including people with disabilities.
Emergency Preparedness Guide: What Seniors Need to Know
United Way BC
Prepare for the unexpected with our comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Guide: What Seniors Need to Know, a collaborative effort by United Way BC and community agencies, generously funded by BCāsĀ Ministry of Health.Ā Emergencies can strike suddenly, leaving individuals and families, especially t
[Resource] BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund
BC Hydro
Click HERE to learn moreCustomer Crisis FundIf you're a residential customer experiencing a temporary financial crisis, such as a loss of employment or benefit income, unanticipated medical expenses, or a death in the family and you've fallen behind on your BC Hydro bill, you may be eligible for a g
[Report] Strengthening Cultural Responsiveness in Intergenerational Programs: Passion, Purpose, and Planning to Drive Equitable Change
Generations United
As part of Generations Unitedās diverse intergenerational programs initiative, theyĀ commissioned this report to highlight the intentionalĀ and creative ways that organizations are combatting systemic racism by prioritizingĀ the voices and lived experiences of diverse staff and participants in the
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