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VAHS Case for Support

VAHS Case for Support

VAHS Case for Support

This example case study was developed to encourage support to help Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society prepare for climate-related emergencies. The resource is one of several resources developed in partnership with the Public Health Association of BC and Vancouver Coastal Health through the Climate Change Adaptation for Non-Profit Partners project, which has a priority on maintaining or enhancing services and supports to equity-deserving community members, who are at higher risk of negative health impacts during climate-related emergencies.

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Access Without Fear Policy Template

Access Without Fear Policy Template

Access Without Fear Policy Template

Adapted from Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s Access Without Fear Policy, use this template to build your organization’s own Access Without Fear Policy, to support access to services and programs for those with uncertain or no immigration status and/or who fear detention, psychological and physical harm, or deportation, when accessing services.

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Access Without Fear Policy Sample

Access Without Fear Policy Sample

Access Without Fear Policy Sample

This sample was developed by Collingwood Neighbourhood House to support access to services and programs for those with uncertain or no immigration status and/or who fear detention, psychological and physical harm, or deportation, when accessing services, with support from Health Promotion Community Investments, Population Health at Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Questions for your Board

Questions for your Board

Questions for your Board

This tool is designed to help non-profit boards address climate change by facilitating structured board discussions and reflections on climate-related risks and opportunities. It includes a series of thought-provoking questions for individual reflection and group discussions. Using the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) framework, boards can set clear goals and track progress in integrating climate considerations into their planning.

This guide was adapted from a resource by Governing for our Kids Climate, with support from Vancouver Coastal Health – Population Health Initiatives.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning 

Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning 

Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning

This guide provides a structured approach for nonprofits to develop and implement effective Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning.

The Guide is adapted from a resource developed by the Getty Conservation Institute, with support from Vancouver Coastal Health – Population Health Initiatives.

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