EMBERS Vancouver » Staffing, Ventures, and Eastside Works

EMBERS, the Eastside Movement for Business and Economic Renewal Society, is a social enterprise and registered community economic development charity located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since 2001, EMBERS has helped thousands of people facing barriers to work lead productive, fulfilling lives by offering economic and employment opportunities – including job placements, training and support. Learn More

EMBERS Staffing Solutions is a social enterprise that helps people get back to work with temporary and transitional jobs, acting as a bridge to full-time employment.

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EMBERS Ventures provides business training and support services to low-income entrepreneurs looking to start a small business or expand an existing one.

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EMBERS Eastside Works helps people in the Downtown Eastside make connections to the world of work, earn income, and improve their livelihoods.

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What's New?

EMBERS Gone Global at Social Enterprise World ForumOct 09, 2018

Check out our Founder and CEO, Marcia Nozick, speaking at the Social Enterprise World Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland! Marcia spoke to over 1,400 delegates from 50 countries on how EMBERS is impacting peoples’ lives and the community through social enterprise.

EMBERS Eastside Works launched a Park Stewardship pilot program in conjunction with the City of Vancouver. Learn more about this movement in 5 parks so far.

Linnie came to EMBERS after hearing about it from friends. Linnie was a LPN in the States, and was a cook was in the Navy. Now, he's ready to move ahead and grow his career! Learn more about Linnie's experience with EMBERS.

What's New?

EMBERS Gone Global at Social Enterprise World ForumOct 09, 2018

Vancouver Parks Stewardship Program Launched!Oct 02, 2018

Worker Finds a New Place to GrowSep 17, 2018