Britannia, Carnegie, Ray-cam, Strathcona

Carnegie Community Centre’s mission is to nurture mind, body and spirit in a safe and welcoming environment. Through the leadership and participation of our volunteers they provide social, educational, cultural and recreational activities for the benefit of the people of the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. All services and programs are offered free of charge for an annual membership of one dollar.

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The Strathcona Community Centre is situated in one of Vancouver’s oldest residential neighborhoods. It is located one and a half blocks east of the central business district of Chinatown, and physically linked to the Lord Strathcona Elementary School. The Strathcona Community Centre provides a place where the community can meet, share thoughts, explore new and different avenues of recreation, socialize and become involved.

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Ray-cam Co-operative Centre is located in the busy Downtown Eastside neighbourhood at East Hastings Street and Raymur Avenue. New immigrants, refugees from around the world and a multi-ethnic community of all ages are offered a wide range of recreation programs and activities, enhanced by such services as preschool and daycare, youth room, family support programs, computer room, weight room, dark room and full-size gymnasium. This centre also boasts a diverse team comprising staff, volunteers and a strong working committee of area residents.

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The society manages a 17 acre facility in collaboration with Vancouver School Board, Vancouver Public Library Board, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the City of Vancouver. Its mission is to develop, coordinate and support a wide range of excellent programs and services for Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona.

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