Financial Assistance

Futurpreneur Canada

Futurpreneur Canada helps support young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39. They are a non-profit that provides financing, mentoring and support tools for aspiring business owners. Futurpreneur Canada’s COVID-19 support page includes inspiring stories, resources, and information on the “Futurpreneur Canada’s Start-Up Program” that provides up to $60,000 in financial support: https://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/covid-19-hub/

Available in English and French.

Burnaby Board of Trade

The Burnaby Board of Trade has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for Burnaby businesses on how to deal with COVID-19 and apply for financial help.

COVID-19 Money Navigator – Family Services Of Greater Vancouver (FSGV)

Family Services of Greater Vancouver (FSGV) has developed a free multilingual financial support service. FSGV’s COVID-19 Money Navigator provides support for individuals and families. They have navigators and coaches that can connect individuals to the benefits and financial supports available, including income, rent, utilities, taxes, and student support. 

Chat and helpline hours are available on Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Services available in English, French, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese and more through the chat feature.

Rainbow Refugee Society

A support group from Vancouver, which supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ refugees. Rainbow Refugee Society has pulled together useful information on their news page about COVID-19 that is useful for refugees: https://www.rainbowrefugee.com/news. They also have a COVID-19 resources page: https://www.rainbowrefugee.com/covid-19-resources

Available in English, Spanish, Arabic and Farsi.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

The Federal Government has put together a resource explaining the different Coronavirus financial assistance programs available for newcomers, temporary residents and refugees. This includes people who are temporarily living in Canada.

This page provides information in multiple languages on the following : Canada Child Benefit, Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), CERB frequently asked questions (FAQs), and how financial benefits affect family sponsorship. This resource is now available in multiple languages: 
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/financial-assistance.html

There is also more information available on how COVID-19 is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19.html

Includes links to CCB & CERB documentation in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Arabic, Farsi, and Punjabi.

Burnaby Public Library – Job Search and Careers Help

Burnaby Public Library’s Reference Department has created a list of databases that help with job search and career development. Also included in this section are links for Local resource centres, resume and interview skills tip, and how to find volunteer and non-profit postings. Please note that some local and government resource centres may have different times or services due to COVID.

Volunteer Burnaby

To find volunteer opportunities visit the go volunteer website and use the advanced search to select positions that are suitable for you.

Volunteer Burnaby also a specific area for youth: http://volunteerburnaby.ca/individual/volunteering-youth/ . Youth who are interested in learning how volunteering can contribute to your Career and Personal Planning (CAPP) contact the CAPP Coordinator in your school.

Volunteer Burnaby now has a section for those interested in volunteering for COVID-19 related causes: https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=043e5b71-64a6-…

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Employment Services

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Employment Services provides help for a diverse group of job seekers, including newcomers and those learning English. Due to COVID-19, services are currently limited to online visitation, email, and phone.

WorkBC

WorkBC Employment Services are available to all unemployed or precariously employed British Columbians who are seeking employment and are legally eligible to work in BC. The program offers a range of services that support individuals looking for work to find and maintain a job and to improve employment readiness. WorkBC offers in-person services by appointment as well as virtual services.