Seniors
Access to everyday information, social connection and opportunities to take part in community life.
WHO WE ARE
Helping people find
their way forward.
New Generation Access is a Vancouver nonprofit. Our mission is to help people access information, resources, opportunities and community connections to navigate difficult circumstances and build stability. We place particular focus on immigrants from Africa settling in Vancouver, including the African francophone community, within four equally valued community pillars.
ONE MISSION. FOUR PILLARS.
Every journey matters.
Immigrants & newcomers
A starting point for settlement resources, language learning, education and community connections, including French-speaking Africans.
Youth
Pathways to learning, mentorship, skills and meaningful opportunities to participate.
People experiencing homelessness
Help finding information about basic needs, housing resources and local support networks.
WHAT GUIDES US
Needing help is not a character flaw.
Dignity & inclusion
Respect for every person’s circumstances and lived experience. A commitment to preventing racism, discrimination and social exclusion through education and community dialogue.
Education & culture
Arts, literacy and lifelong learning, with space for people to share their language, culture and creativity.
Community & action
Non-judgmental support, equal opportunity and collaboration with community organizations. Everyone deserves to be valued and connected.
PEOPLE. CONNECTION. COMMUNITY.
A community for every generation.
Connection, learning and belonging at every stage of life.
Connection & support
Time to connect
Immigrants & newcomers
A place to belong
Seniors & practical support
Connection across generations
Belonging & integration
New connections
Youth & opportunity
Celebrating possibilities
Youth & learning
Learning together
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS
Experience passed
between generations.
Our founder came to Canada from Africa around 25 years ago. Experience in settlement and church-based community work shaped a belief that information and a personal connection can help someone take their next step.
The family’s experience of eviction and housing instability in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside also informs this work. The founder’s Canadian-born son carries that commitment into the next generation.
OUR APPROACH
Access. Connection. Community. Action.
Our approach starts with useful information, connects people to resources and each other, and creates space for shared discussion and action.
Practical navigation
Information and resources for housing, employment, citizenship, food, clothing and everyday essentials. A focus on settlement, language and community connections for immigrants and refugees.
Learning & connection
Arts, literacy and cultural connection. Youth priorities include mentorship, leadership and financial literacy; seniors’ priorities include independence and social participation.
Listening & collective action
Community dialogue and education about racism and discrimination, guided by people’s experiences and ideas.