The Govt. 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 a submission for this consultation. Read it here: bcrentbank.ca/vancity-commun…

Highlight of the week: Central Okanagan Rent Bank! This rent bank offers interest-free repayable loans + access to relevant support services to eligible renters in the Central Okanagan, and is run through CMHA Kelowna. Learn more about CMHA Kelowna here: cmhakelowna.com

Shout out to another of our partners, iilo Creative Alliance! iilo helped BC Rent Bank with our Housing Stability Survey and Impact Report – two key materials that communicate and share our work. Learn more about our collaboration here: iilo.ca/work/bc-rent-b…

"Formerly known as the #Nanaimo Region John Howard Society, the Connective Support Society currently serves the City of Nanaimo and Regional District of Nanaimo, but their goal is to provide an Island-based #rentbank service" BC Rent Bank westerlynews.ca/news/alberni-c…

Weekly highlight: Greater Victoria Rent Bank This rent bank provides interest-free loans, advocacy + referral services and support in a time of crisis. It's hosted by Community Social Planning Council, whose program areas also include climate equity & community innovation. communitycouncil.ca

The BC Rent Bank office will be closed from Monday Dec. 19, 2022 until Tuesday Jan. 3rd, 2023. If you need assistance, please contact the relevant rent bank directly - info can be found here: bcrentbank.ca/locations/#ALL Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season!

The 2023 State of the Sector Survey is live! This survey follows the previous No Immunity & Unravelling reports and will update the snapshot of trends among organizations in BC's not-for-profit sector. The survey is open until Jan. 20, 2023. #bcnonprofit surveymonkey.com/r/SOTS2023

Today is Budget Day in BC! Vancity Community Foundation was in Victoria for the announcement, and we have a roundup ready to help you make sense of the numbers. Take a read of the important highlights now. vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/initiatives/ne… #britishcolumbia #budgetday

We want to thank the Provincial government for their renewed commitment to BC Rent Bank, investing more than $7M over the next 3 years to provide crucial financial support to prevent eviction and homelessness in B.C. Read more about the 2023 budget here: vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/initiatives/ne…

Today is International Women’s Day! At BC Rent Bank, we know that women and gender-diverse people are disproportionately affected by housing and homelessness issues. We are committed in our work to make housing more accessible and affordable for all. #IWD2023 #EmbraceEquity

The Province of BC just released their new #housing plan, which includes offering more rent bank support to help tenants in crisis keep their homes. We're grateful for our partnership with the Province and their commitment to BC Rent Bank w/ a $7M investment over the next 3 years.

EXCITING NEWS: Our 2022-2023 Impact Report is here! To learn more about our work, check out our blog post: bit.ly/3rkhwFq

Interview Alert! 📺 Give a listen to Managing Director, Melissa Giles from BC Rent Bank on Global News to speak about the increasing awareness of rent banks in NB. Check it out here: globalnews.ca/news/9813202/n…

Single parents, like many other renters in BC, are facing tremendous challenges in maintaining their housing. Read more bit.ly/3QRquVu of Brad’s story of resilience and determination in building a safe and stable home for his children.

Congratulations to Lower Mainland Purpose Society for their excellent portrayal in a local news story, shedding light on the crucial role of rent banks and the root causes driving renters to seek help from them. Explore the story here: bit.ly/44AGIp2

We want to extend a heart felt thank you to Tamarack Institute for the opportunity to facilitate this conversation - rent banks have proven to be a valuable resource for renters facing a temporary crisis in BC and MB. Learn more: bit.ly/3ra8kUq

Our non-judgmental approach and comprehensive services ensure people’s immediate stress of being evicted is alleviated, and tenants have the time to create a plan to keep their housing and get back on their feet.

As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, join us in the One Day's Pay campaign with Vancity Community Foundation Read the VCF blog to learn more about the history of this campaign: bit.ly/46vBE6K

SCAM, "Donna" posing as BCRB is calling renters asking for personal information. Hang up. We don't contact public to offer support, but respond to renters that submit applications.