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Housing meetingb.c: Neighbourhood Houses and Vancouver Foundation

housing meetingb.c: They're provided through a partnership between Vancouver Foundation and local neighbourhood houses, according to Vancouver Courier. Qualifying projects are meant to help build a sense of community and the grants are based on the idea that everyone is a valuable member of the community and that everyone has something to share.article continues below Trending Stories Man kicks librarian in stomach at homeless housing meetingB.C. couple kill and eat adopted rescue pet pig Who's going to pay for 4/20 at Sunset Beach Tribunal rejects gay discrimination complaint against District of North Vancouverrelated Mount Pleasant Neighbours gather in a roundabout way Proposals by local residents should aim to strengthen their community by bringing people together, sharing skills and knowledge, celebrating diversity and increasing people's sense of belonging. Applications are now open for the grants, which can range from 50 to 500. Last year, projects ranged from potlucks and clothing swaps to neighbourhood walking tours and multicultural cooking classes. Photo Courtesy of Vancouver Foundation This year, the program seeks to prioritize projects that connect Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members, and projects led by young people age 18 to 24. Other ideas include harvest festivals, music groups and art workshops. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.