Fast Facts
Frequently requested information about a wide variety of services in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Click on any heading below to view, print, and download lists or to be directed to useful community websites.
Job and Career Search Resources
YWCA Metro Vancouver Help for Job Seekers
Lower Mainland Employment Resources
Job Search and Career Exploration Resources (pdf file for uploading provided)
Vancouver Public Library: Employment Resource Centres (The library is now closed due to a labour strike.)
Be Your Own Boss
Business Development Bank of Canada
Canada/BC Business Services Society
Canadian Women's Business Network
Interactive Business Planner (IBP)
Online Small Business Workshop
Online Women's Business Center (US site)
Women Entrepreneurs of Canada
Resources for Single Mothers
Click here to go the YWCA Single Mothers’ Services Resource page.
Accommodation and Housing Lists
YWCA Housing Communities for Single Moms
YWCA Crabtree Corner
YWCA Hotel offers short term crisis shelter in downtown Vancouver.
Shelters for Men and Women, Women and Families and Youth
Housing Resources in Vancouver
Housing Search
Counselling Resources
Food Resources
