Kinbrace Community Society

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About Kinbrace Community Society

Overview

Kinbrace Community Society is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver that focuses on providing housing, orientation, accompaniment, and education to refugee claimants in Canada. Through their programs, they aim to support individuals who are seeking refuge in Canada by offering essential services to help them navigate the complex process of claiming asylum. Kinbrace Community Society works tirelessly to create a welcoming and inclusive community for refugee claimants, helping them rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

Mission

To create a world of welcome, a community of belonging, and a life of opportunity for each refugee claimant seeking protection in Canada.

Vision

Welcome, Trust, Mutual Transformation, Celebration, and Prayer - these five core values guide the organization in creating genuine opportunities for acceptance and belonging.

Unique value proposition

BC's longest-serving housing and support provider for refugee claimants, operating since 1998 with a unique transformational housing model where Canadians and refugee claimants live side by side as neighbors, fostering authentic community and mutual transformation.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$1,928,726
Expenses (2025)
$2,231,526
Total assets
$1,083,208
Liabilities
$679,510
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $1,928,726 $2,231,526 $1,566,323 $354,624 $89,944
2024 $1,353,427 $1,384,347 $1,070,021 $295,356 $13,970
2023 $1,125,814 $1,079,771 $885,896 $169,399 $24,476
2022 $1,037,170 $889,411 $707,211 $160,824 $20,876
2021 $1,027,277 $740,829 $558,259 $158,519 $24,051
2020 $616,854 $679,977 $518,153 $153,989 $7,835

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

LB

Loren Balisky

Acting Executive Director

DC

Derek Chu

Director of Operations

AZ

Adriana Zepeda

Settlement Worker

AD

Alex Dawley

Donor Engagement & Communications Officer

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