The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) donated essential technology equipment to the Lu’ma Native Housing Society in Vancouver, BC. The donation included 3 desktop computers, 2 laptops, and 2 projectors, which will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable clients in the community.
Given the limited access to resources in North Vancouver, these computers will have a significant impact on the lives of the clients served by Lu’ma Native Housing Society. The technology will enable them to acquire essential life skills such as job searching, resume building, and accessing online training and educational opportunities. For many of these clients facing multiple barriers in the community, this donation represents a means to break free from constraints imposed by appearances and embark on a path of personal growth and rehabilitation.
Over the past four decades, Lu’ma Native Housing Society’s has played a crucial role in addressing housing affordability issues, developing, owning, and managing more than 1250 affordable housing units in Vancouver. Additionally, the organization has undertaken various programs, services, and initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and enhancing the overall well-being of the urban Indigenous community.
Statistics about the housing situation in Vancouver:
- Vancouver has experienced a housing affordability crisis in recent years, with housing prices soaring to unprecedented levels. This has made it particularly challenging for vulnerable populations, including Indigenous communities, to find affordable and suitable housing options.
- As of 2021, the vacancy rate in Vancouver has been historically low, exacerbating the housing affordability issue for those seeking affordable rental options.
- The demand for affordable housing in Vancouver has increased significantly, leading to a rise in the number of individuals and families facing homelessness or precarious housing situations.
- According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Indigenous population in urban areas like Vancouver faces disproportionately higher rates of homelessness and inadequate housing conditions compared to non-Indigenous populations.
- Lu’ma Native Housing Society’s commendable efforts in developing and managing over 1250 affordable housing units have contributed to mitigating some of these challenges, offering much-needed stability and support to Indigenous individuals and families in the city.
For more information about the impactful work of the Lu’ma Native Housing Society, please visit their website.
At the Electronic Recycling Association, we strive to help foster a community of innovation and connectivity. As a non-profit ourselves, we see first-hand what supporting the communities we operate in does for those living there. Providing electronic devices allows these charitable organizations to continue in their mission of bringing people together in a creative space.
Help out your local community by donating your unwanted electronics. Book your ERA pickup today by calling 1-877-9-EWASTE.