Eligibility criteria for charitable organizations

Each year BC Housing employees choose up to six charities that fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Align with BC Housing’s purpose and long-term goals 
  • Engage and involve employees 
  • Be located in communities where BC Housing operates 
  • Provide opportunities for public education and engagement 
  • Have the organizational mandate and capacity to partner with BC Housing
Organizations that have already received funding from BC Housing are eligible for Community Connections, provided their donation request relates to social service and not housing-related initiatives.

Exclusions for Community Connections

The following types of charitable organizations are not eligible for participation in the Community Connections program:
  • Political parties 
  • Partisan organizations 
  • Fraternal organizations 
  • For-profit organizations 
  • Organizations outside of British Columbia 
  • Religious affiliated groups that do not provide social services 
  • Private elementary or secondary schools (fee based)