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RainCity Housing needs your support. As we continue to grow to meet the needs of the community, our resource needs grow as well. When you give to RainCity Housing, you become a leader in helping us bridge the gap of government funding and in changing the way society approaches mental illness, addictions and homelessness.

Please help us continue to move from providing a bed to supporting a life.

How you can help

We offer a number of convenient donation options –

  • by mail
  • by email
  • in person at 191 Alexander Street, Vancouver
  • by phone at 604.215.5991

Make a general donation – You can make a general donation on behalf of homeless people living with mental illness, addictions and other challenges.

  • Become a monthly donor – By joining the Homes First Club as a monthly donor you help us keep administration costs low, allowing us to allocate more funds to our programs and services.
  • Designate your United Way contribution to RainCity Housing and Support Society.
  • Leave a Legacy – You can support people living with mental illness, addictions and other challenges well into the future by remembering RainCity Housing now with a legacy gift such as stocks and securities, an insurance policy, or by naming the Society as a beneficiary in your will.
  • Make a gift in memory of a family member, friend or colleague, or in honour of someone special or in recognition of a special occasion.
  • Organize your own fundraiser with the proceeds going to RainCity Housing.

Gifts-in-Kind – Donations of blankets, towels, warm clothing and toiletries are gratefully welcome year-round. If you would like to donate these items, please drop them off at the Triage Shelter, 707 Powell Street.

Third Party Fundraising and Events

Have you done fundraising for RainCity Housing?  Let us know!

Many of our supporters have hosted their own fundraisers for RainCity Housing. The funds raised through “Third Party Fundraisers” are essential in allowing us to deliver our  programs and services.

There are many ways you can raise money to support the people in our community who need it the most – be creative, use your imagination, and have fun with your event! To get started on your fundraiser please contact:

Fran Romer at 604.215.5991

Contact Us

For more information about RainCity Housing, the services we deliver, and how you can support our work, please contact us:

RainCity Housing and Support Society
191 Alexander Street
Vancouver BC
Canada V6A 1B8
Phone: 604.662.7023
Fax: 604.254.3703
Email: info@raincityhousing.org

RainCity Housing is a registered Canadian Charity BN/Reg #12711 5780 RR0001

View Canada Revenue Agency information for donors.

You can also view or download our 2008 Annual Report.