Events
Financial workshops
From basic budgeting to financial planning and savings, get the knowledge you need to help you make good decisions.
Community events
Vancity is proud to host and support local community workshops and events.
Shred-a-thons
Vancity branches will be offering community shred-a-thons to help prevent people from becoming victims of identity theft and lighten our footprint on the environment.
Upcoming Events
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Nov 2 - 3 |
Archive Consignment Warehouse Sale |
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Date: Friday November 2 – Saturday November 3 Time: Various times
Location:
Werklab Inc
Cost to attend: Free or $10 for Early Access Pass
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Join the first-annual ARCHIVE consignment warehouse sale and help Vancouver create a sustainable system for apparel. Show your Vancity MEMBER CARD® debit card or enviroTM Visa and receive 10% off your purchase. Vancity is a proud sponsor of this event. Click here to learn more. |
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Nov 7 and Nov 14 |
Vancity Workshop: Financial Series |
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Date: Part one: Wednesday, November 7; Part 2: Wednesday, November 14 Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:
Lynn Valley North Vancouver District Public Library
Cost to attend: Free, focused for a teenaged audience Tickets: |
We’re celebrating Financial Literacy Month with a special program for teens and young adults, presented by Vancity Credit Union. Join us at the library to learn more about personal finances! |
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Nov 10 |
FRAFCA’s 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala |
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Date: Saturday, November 10 Time: 5:00 pm
Location:
Aria Banquet Hall
Cost to attend: $60 |
Many youth struggle with the transition into adulthood on their own, currently there are very few options for them to receive the help they need. Providing a supportive home, space and services can be life changing. Together we can make this goal a reality! |
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Nov 14 |
Newcomer Networking Event |
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Date: Wednesday, November 14 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location:
Vancity Richmond community branch
Cost to attend: Free Register: Please call 604.877.7263 and speak with branch staff for more information. |
If you're new to Canada, we’re here to help. This event is held in partnership with local community partners who will be available to speak about their services. Please call 604.877.7263 and speak with branch staff for more information. |
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Nov 15 |
Will and Estate Planning Seminar |
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Date: Thursday, November 15 Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location:
Vancity Pinetree community branch
Cost to attend: Free RSVP: By Tuesday, November 13. Contact Danielle Schofield at 604.877.7183 |
Join the Pinetree community branch for a free seminar on estate planning considerations. Guest Speaker: Linda Dear, Estate Planning Consultant, Vancity At this seminar we'll discuss: Executors - Choosing an Executor, Why Corporate executors/trustees, Executor Fees, Probate Fees - What Why/ When, and Joint ownership – the Good the Bad and the Ugly Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 13th. Call Danielle Schofield at 604.877.7183 to reserve your seat. |
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Nov 16 |
We For She: Creating an Equal Future |
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Date: Friday, November 16 Time: 8:00 am – 3:15 pm
Location:
Vancouver Convention Centre – West, Exhibition Hall B
Cost to attend: $259 (Members), $299 (Non-Members), $99 (Post-Secondary Students); bulk pricing also available
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WE FOR SHE will be one of North America's largest gatherings of change-makers, influencers, business leaders, and young women collaborating to advance equality. Our goal is to grow the Canadian economy by championing gender diversity in leadership as a business imperative. Vancity is proud to be a Gold sponsor of WE FOR SHE |
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Nov 17 |
Small Housing Summit |
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Date: Saturday, November 17 Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Location:
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Cost to attend: $391
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On November 17, 2018, join the change at the Small Housing Summit in Vancouver. The first of its kind in Canada, this one-day conference goes beyond talk by doing small housing in BC—gathering top innovators and leading minds to explore the opportunities around smaller forms as a tool for urban growth. Join us as we make small change, big. Vancity will have a trade show booth and Ryan Mckinley will be speaking on behalf of Vancity on a panel session and also featured in the conference video. |
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Nov 18 - 20 |
BCNPHA Housing Central Conference |
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Date: Sunday, November 18 – Tuesday, November 20 Time: Varies from day-to-day
Location:
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Cost to attend: Varies
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It’s that time of year again, for the 2018 Housing Central Conference. It’s the largest affordable housing conference in Canada – and be immersed in three days of learning, networking and celebrating the successes of our sector. We’ll be bringing together a diverse mix of educators and leaders in the sector to welcome housing stakeholders from throughout BC and across the country to build on the momentum of the past year. As the must-attend forum on affordable housing, the Housing Central Conference will be an unmatched opportunity to discuss the latest developments in our sector, from unique municipal initiatives to new provincial funding and the National Housing Strategy. Vancity is a premier sponsor of this event, including the exclusive sponsor of the evening gala, Sector Supper. Learn more. |
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Nov 28 |
Fraud Prevention Seminar |
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Date: Wednesday, November 28 Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location:
Vancity Maillardville community branch
Cost to attend: None
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Join the Maillardville community branch to discuss fraud prevention and protecting your identity. To RSVP please call 604.877.2513 or email corrie_clarkson@vancity.com. |
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Nov 28 |
Pacific Autism Family Network’s LAUNCH Holiday Luncheon |
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Date: Wednesday, November 28 Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Location:
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
Cost to attend: $1750 for a table of 10; $175 for a ticket Tickets: |
Proudly presented by Parq Vancouver and The Bennett Family Foundation, the LAUNCH Holiday Luncheon will see the stunning Parq Grand Ballroom transformed into a festive setting for 1000+ community/business leaders & families supporting Pacific Autism Family Network. Pacific Autism endeavors to develop strategic partnerships with organizations that share our values of inclusion, collaboration and community investment. By participating in LAUNCH, you are aligning yourself with other leaders in our community. This unique event is Pacific Autism’s signature event and 100% of the proceeds will benefit individuals and families living with autism and intellectual disabilities across British Columbia. |
Financial seminars
Vancity offers a variety of financial workshops and seminars in the community to help our members from understanding basic banking to building a business plan for your venture.