Meet the Fraser Valley Youth Get It Community Council
The Youth Get It Community Councils empower young leaders to make investments in local youth initiatives. In 2016, the Community Councils allocated $1.53 million in grants to 116 youth-serving organizations.…
Meet the Vancouver Island Youth Get It Community Council
The Youth Get It Community Councils empower young leaders to make investments in local youth initiatives. In 2016, the Community Councils allocated $1.53 million in grants to 116 youth-serving organizations. Curious how…
What it’s really like to be a Coast Capital Youth Get It Intern
What was your first job? For some of us it may have involved serving fast food or babysitting. And that’s cool too. But here at Coast Capital Savings, we have…
Pink Shirt Day. How one action can change the world.
You’ve probably heard of Pink Shirt Day, or Pink Day as it’s known nationally- perhaps through your child’s school, your workplace, or events held around your city. It’s a day…
By the numbers: how your donations support Pink Shirt Day
Have you ever been bullied? Think for a second about what that felt like. Some say bullying is simply a part of growing up. The teasing, taunting and social isolation…
Budget-friendly Holiday Activities for the Entire Family
The holidays are when we all love spending time with family, friends and loved ones. Everywhere we look there seems to be something fun to do, but many of them…
We’re helping youth build healthy minds with BoosterBuddy
We’ve made a promise to help build a richer future for youth in your community. And we keep our promises. About 1 in 5 young people experience mental health challenges,…
Get to know the Coast Capital Savings Innovation Hub Ventures
The group of social ventures at the Coast Capital Savings Innovation Hub are incredibly unique and helping to make the world a better place. But don’t take our word for…
Our CEO is sleeping outside with Covenant House Vancouver
Our CEO Don Coulter is doing his part to help homeless youth this month. He’s participating in Covenant House Vancouver‘s annual Sleep Out: Executive Edition on November 17. We sat down with him…
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Helping youth living with cancer through Cops for Cancer
Take a look around your classroom or office and it will be tough to find someone who hasn’t had a friend or family member touched by cancer. The impact of…
Youth Get It Community Council Spotlight: Meet Brenden
Brenden Graham is a member of our Fraser Valley Youth Get It Community Council. We sat down with him to talk community and what it’s like being on the Council. How…
How one summer camp is changing lives for youth
For Aidan Morris, the stress of medical tests and chemo treatments was taking its toll. But the many fun summer activities at Camp Goodtimes helped take his mind off everything…
