Social Impact
News about our tenants, the impact of our portfolio, and stories at the intersection of community and real estate.
Apr 1, 2020
B.C. companies creating new jobs in response to COVID-19 pandemic
British Columbians are responding to COVID-19 by creating new jobs in a variety of fields even as many sectors have been devastated by the pandemic.
Mar 12, 2020
DTES Social Enterprises coming together amid COVID-19 Pandemic
In a collaborative effort with other DTES Social Enterprises, CIRES is working on being present at the table with the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Coastal Health to ensure DTES residents are at the forefront of a coordinated community response.
Jan 23, 2020
Biometric opiod vending machine unveiled in Vancouver
The vending machine scans a registered opioid user's hands and dispenses a safe dose of hydromorphone.
Jan 16, 2020
Connecting with social enterprises and enabling projects that serve our community
The Walton Hotel at 265 E Hastings St., is a dedicated space in our portfolio that supports the diverse social enterprises that bring affordable goods and services and are in need of a temporary space to run special programs.
Jan 7, 2020
Social enterprises help workers with barriers get back on their feet
Social enterprises contribute tens of millions of dollars to the local economy of the Downtown Eastside and employ thousands of people in the process.
Jun 7, 2019
Brave Technology Coop | Investing in developing potential life saving technologies
CIRE is proud to announce funding to Brave Technology Coop ("Brave"), a Vancouver-based cooperative dedicated to helping municipalities across North America combat the overdose crisis and reduce deaths in their communities.
May 3, 2019
Social Procurement Symposium & Social Enterprise Trade Show at The Anjok
Living our goal of leading and supporting Community Economic Development initiatives by sponsoring and making the space within our portfolio available to our partners.
Apr 9, 2019
Social Value Fund Contribution
CIRE is proud to announce its contribution to the National Social Value Fund, a not-for-profit organization that funds and provides resources to Canadian Social enterprises and non-profits
Mar 22, 2019
Community Learning Events | A conversation with Nancy Neamtan
March 21st marked the beginning of CIRE’s Community Learning Events with one of Canada’s leading experts in building social economies and social innovation ecosystems, Nancy Neamtan.
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