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COMMUNITY RESOURCES LINKS

IAM CARES SOCIETY works co-operatively with many community agencies exchanging referrals, job leads and information. We also participate in a varied number of committees, which enable IAM CARES SOCIETY to continually promote employment opportunities for our clients.

IAM CARES SOCIETY has strong working relationships with the following community agencies:

BC Coalition of People with Disabilities http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/s/Home.asp

BC Coalition of People with Disabilities is a provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization. »» to top

Opportunities Fund- BC Centre for Ability http://www.centreforability.bc.ca/content.php

The Opportunities Fund Program (OPPS Fund) assists persons with disabilities obtain employment or self-employment by:
  • Reviewing/approving training plans
  • Providing funding for training
  • Providing wage subsidies
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The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society http://www.foodbank.bc.ca/programs/receivefood.html

To provide food and related assistance to those in need. »» to top

Community Employment Resource Centre http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/Programs/ESD/ Community%20Employment%20Centre.aspx

Provides an opportunity to work one on one with an Employment Advisor to help you define career goals and develop strategies and tools to find employment. As well, they offer a self-serve career resource centre to support your job search »» to top

Canadian Mental Heath Association/td> http://www.cmha.ca/bins/index.asp

The CMHA is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. »» to top

The Harvest Project http://www.harvestproject.org/

The Harvest Project helps individuals and families cope with difficult life circumstances; family break-ups, illness, job loss, addiction and mental health issues. »» to top

Service Canada http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/home.shtml

Service Canada helps Canadians access a wide range of the government services and benefits they need. »» to top

BC Housing http://www.bchousing.org/

BC Housing is creating the best system of housing and support for vulnerable British Columbians. »» to top

Ministry of Employment and Income Assistant http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/contacts/

The Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance provides services that move people toward sustainable employment and assist individuals and families in need. »» to top

Community Legal Assistance Society http://www2.povnet.org/clas

The purpose of the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) is to provide legal advice and assistance and to use and develop the law for the benefit of people who are physically, mentally, socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged or whose human rights need protection. »» to top

Red Book www2.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/DBs/Redbook/htmlPgs/home.html

Online guide to community, social and government agencies and services across the Lower Mainland. »» to top

Employment Standards Branch http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca

The Employment Standards Branch administers the Employment Standards Act and Regulation, which set minimum standards of wages and working conditions in most workplaces. »» to top

Work Futures http://www.workfutures.bc.ca

Work Futures provides a comprehensive description of close to 200 occupations as they relate directly to the B.C. labour market »» to top

Service Canada Persons with Disabilities Site http://www.pwd-online.ca

Access to services and information for persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and all Canadians. »» to top

Lower Mainland Employment Resources http://www.lmer.ca/index.asp

Access to all Federal and Provincial Employment Resources, including new programs and programs for persons with disabilities »» to top

BC Disability Sports http://www.disabilitysport.org/

A leading non-profit organization promoting awareness of sport and recreation of British Columbians with disabilities. »» to top

BC Work Infonet http://workinfonet.bc.ca/

A comprehensive resource guide to employment, education, and career planning. »» to top



IAM CARES SOCIETY currently participates on the following advisory boards:

  • BC Federation of Labour Community and Social Action Committee
  • HRSD Persons with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses Advisory Committee
  • CARP - Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
  • Enet Society
  • Aspect






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