Resources for families on a limited income
Agencies that can provide services
Burnaby Community Services
Offers a range of programs for families with low income:
Burnaby Christmas Bureau Families with low income may qualify to receive gifts over the holidays. (Is this still needed since Christmas is over?)
Burnaby Camping Bureau Families with low income may qualify for camping subsidies for their children.
Community Volunteer Income Tax & Form Completion Programs Call our office for days and times of year-round clinics.
Burnaby Recreation Credit Program
Families and individuals with low income may qualify for credit to be used at Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural facilities.
Benefits for Families—Government of Canada
Benefits for Families—Government of Canada
Family and caregiving benefits to help with the costs of raising children, including children with disabilities. View the website for the different services offered.
Kidsport Burnaby
Kidsport Burnaby
kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/burnaby
604-294-7111
Suite 2301 – 3713 Kensington Ave
Burnaby, BC
V5B 0A7
Provides grants to help give kids in financial need an opportunity to participate in organized sports.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Provides kids in financial need with grants to cover equipment, registration/transport costs for active recreation and sport activities.
Affordable Family Fun
Affordable Family Fun
https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/programs-and-activities/free-and-low-cost
Free and low cost events happening throughout Burnaby.
SmartSAVER—Free Money for RESPs
SmartSAVER—Free Money for RESPs
Families with low income can open a no-fee, zero required contribution Registered Education Savings Plan and receive free government money for their kid’s higher education.