Canada One Foundation: Organizers of Vancouver’s #1 sports and arts beach festival, KitsFest, celebrating diversity and inclusiveness for all ages and walks of life. For more info, visit www.canadaonefoundation.com or contact KitsFest@gmail.com.
Destination Vancouver: The official source of tourist info including hotels, restaurants and things to do! Plus, valuable member opportunities for businesses. For more info, visit www.destinationvancouver.com or contact Lucas Pavan at lpavan@destinationvancouver.com.
Family Services of Greater Vancouver: Counselling and other essential services to the most vulnerable people, from youth to adults, and helping build strong families. For more info, visit www.fsgv.ca or contact contactus@fsgv.ca.
Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC: Promoting the development of Hellenism through educational, social, political and cultural initiatives including Greek Day and Greek Heritage Month. For more info, visit www.helleniccongressbc.ca or contact info@helleniccongressbc.ca.
Hollywood Theatre: a magical place for both public and private events, fantastic pre-movie entertainment and specials, live shows, and more! For more info, visit www.hollywoodtheatre.ca or contact Alex Grigg at alex@hollywoodtheatre.ca.
Hub Cycling: Through education, action and events in Metro Vancouver, HUB improves cycling conditions and nurtures healthier, happier and more connected communities! For more info, visit www.bikehub.ca, or contact info@bikehub.ca.
Kitsilano Business Leaders: Kickstart your day with networking and keynote presentations by business leaders! For more info, visit www.meetup.com/kitsilanobusinessleaders/ or contact Judy Reiman at judyreiman2@gmail.com.
Kitsilano Community Centre: An inclusive, organization, offering a variety of recreational activities for people of all ages. For more info, visit www.kitscc.com or contact kcca.vancouver@gmail.com.
Kitsilano-Fairview CPC: Volunteers and police provide safety resources, patrols, audits and more for residents and businesses. Learn more at www.vancouver.ca/police/community-policing/kitsilano-fairview.html or contact kitsfaircpc@gmail.com.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House: Engaging community needs, from tots to seniors, through valuable and inclusive programs and services. For more info, visit www.kitshouse.org or contact Teddy Chan at teddyc@kitshouse.org.
Kitsilano Secondary: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TEAM: youth programs in collaboration with community. For more info, contact: info@vsb.bc.ca | ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: raising scholarship funds and fostering fellowships. For more info, visit www.kssaa.ca.
Kitsilano Showboat: Providing free multi-cultural entertainment every summer at Kits Beach, and a venue for entertainers of all ages and abilities to perform, since 1953! For more info, visit www.kitsilanoshowboat.com or contact Barry Leinbach at KitsilanoShowboat@hotmail.com.
Meraloma Rugby Club: Whether it be competitive or social, men’s or women’s, junior, mini or even older, the Lomas have a team for you. The regular season runs from September to May, and new players are always welcome! For more info, visit www.meralomarugby.com.
MLA David Eby’s Community Office: Resources and services including legal, housing, employment, income assistance, senior services, childcare, business resources, grants, and food security. For more info, visit www.davidebymla.ca or contact david.eby.mla@leg.bc.ca.
Music Heals: Supporting a range of music therapy services to BC communities and across Canada, including music therapy for patients of all ages in hospitals, habilitation, bereavement support, and more. For more info, visit www.musicheals.ca or contact info@musicheals.ca.
Schools/PACs: Programs, events, and fundraising to provide valuable support for students and schools. We’re grateful to partner with Brainboost, Pear Tree, Bayview, General Gordon, Henry Hudson, Lord Tennyson, Trafalgar – providing merchant prizes, cross-promoting events, street art projects, and more.
St. James Community Square: Affordable space for educational, cultural, recreational, and social activities, including St. James Hall and multi-purpose rooms. For more info, visit www.sjcommunitysquare.org or contact info@sjcommunitysquare.org.
Residents Associations: UPPER KITS: from Macdonald to Alma St., and W. 10th to W.16th Ave. For more info, contact: upperkitsilanoresidentsassociation@hotmail.com | WEST KITS: from English Bay shore to Broadway, and Alma to Balsam and Vine. For more info, visit www.westkitsresidents.wordpress.com or contact westkitsresidents@gmail.com.
Vancouver Public Library – Kitsilano Branch: The VPL has been dedicated to your lifelong learning, reading & information needs! For more info, visit www.vpl.ca/branches/details/kitsilano_branch or contact timothy.mcmillan@vpl.ca.
Village Vancouver: Engaging individuals and organizations through neighbourhood events and programs that help nurture community resilience and sustainability. For more info, visit www.villagevancouver.ca or contact Ross Moster at info@villagevancouver.ca.
West Side Family Place: A resource centre offering parenting support and child-focused programming for families with children from birth to 6 years. Happy 50th anniversary! For more info, visit www.westsidefamilyplace.com or contact Diane Elliot-Buckley at wsfp@telus.net.
The Kelty Foundation: Providing free support and mental health resources for children and youth up to 24. We partner with the amazing Kelty team on fundraising events and local workshops. For more info, visit www.thekeltyfoundation.org or contact info@thekeltyfoundation.org.