Building Healthy Communities together.
How Abbotsford turned pharmacy counters into a lifeline for older adults facing extreme heat
Supported by an Age-friendly Communities grant, the City partnered with local pharmacies to put heat safety kits and multilingual information directly into the hands of older adults most at risk
Compelling community stories
Discover inspiring examples of community-driven transformation in health and age-friendly living thanks to PlanH and Age-friendly Communities grants — real stories of collaboration, resilience and improved well-being across B.C.
About Us
BC Healthy Communities is a province-wide not-for-profit organization that facilitates the ongoing development of healthy, thriving and resilient communities. We provide a range of resources, programs, funding and capacity support (cost recovery) for multi-sectoral groups to collaborate around a shared vision for a common purpose.
Our Services
We offer a range of services that reflect our interdisciplinary team’s expertise in planning, public health, and community engagement. Our service model is not linear – rather, it reflects the continuous process of improving and strengthening community health and well-being through policy and programs.
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PlanH team outlines funding streams, eligibility criteria and key deadlines for 2025 grant applicants
The District of Port Hardy released their final report for their 2023 Healthy Public Policy grant in the form of an innovative video. Read more