We encourage families—including parents, grandparents, caretakers, and children—individuals, vendors, volunteers, staff in nearby businesses, and anyone affected to come as they are. Whether you’re seeking comfort, connection, or simply a quiet place to be, the KAPWA Centre for Resilience is here for you.

The Kapwa Centre for Community Resilience

The Resilience Centre has a new name and a new location. It’s now called The Kapwa Centre for Community Resilience.

Kapwa is a Filipino word that speaks to our shared humanity—a reminder that healing happens in community. This centre is a space to gather, rest, share a warm meal, and access support if and when you're ready.

There’s no need to speak if you’re not ready. No need to explain why you’re coming. Just come as you are.

While the tragedy deeply impacted the Filipino community, its effects have been felt far beyond. Everyone is welcome. This space was created with care—for all who have been affected and all who are seeking connection or quiet.

The Kapwa Centre offers:

  • A welcoming environment for reflection, rest, and community

  • Emotional and spiritual support from trusted professionals.

  • Wellness resources and referrals tailored to your needs

  • Opportunities to share what supports might help you moving forward

We are ready when you are at the KAPWA CENTRE

NEW LOCATION:
Christ City South Vancouver
5887 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, V5W 2X8

Schedule:

  • Saturday, May 17 – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

  • Monday, May 19 – 5 PM to 8 PM

  • Friday, May 23 – 5 PM to 8 PM

  • Saturday, May 24 – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

  • Tuesday, May 27 – 5 PM to 8 PM

  • Friday, May 30 – 5 PM to 8 PM

  • Saturday, May 31 – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Supports Available:

  • Emotional support to persons who may find this helpful. Support will include assistance in understanding emotional responses to traumatic events, ways for managing feelings of stress, loss and grief, and information about available resources and services.

  • Counsellors and pastoral care on site and organizing a live stream of the Mass on Friday.

  • Drinks, snacks, fruit etc. as well as emergency gift cards to impacted families to help with food, clothing and other incidentals. Also working with other agencies to provide emotional and spiritual support.

  • Psychosocial and wellbeing support to individuals, families, and community members affected by the event.

  • Providing comfort and emotional support through connection with Therapy Dogs and their handlers.