Our Services
The Landing works to establish equitable opportunities, provide resources, and support the East Vancouver community.
From clinical counselling to hot meals, our goal is to provide consistent, wraparound support for our youth, families, and community partners. Our services extend through our four pillars: Spaces, Programs, Food Security and Grants & Gifts.
Spaces
The Landing Youth Centre is an inclusive space for youth and community partners, designed specifically around the needs of the young people we serve
We have designed a centre where young people can gather, connect, learn, and grow in a supportive environment. We hope that the time spent in our space will build community and strengthen lifelong friendships.
In our centre, you will find facilities designed to meet young people where they are, and equip them for where they're going, including:
Fitness centre
Lounge areas
Clinical Counselling rooms
Large facilitation spaces
Communal tables for shared meals
Gender inclusive private bathrooms
Professional grade Recording Studio
Commercial grade teaching kitchen
Programs
Spaces
Programs
Food Security
Grants & Gifts
We offer preventative and early intervention programs designed to provide intentional mentorship from positive adults in our community, as well as a safe space for youth to learn, grow, and express themselves.
Our programs are delivered by both our team and community partners who share our vision. Community is central to all of our programs, with a goal of providing youth with a network of support to help them thrive. We offer:
Fitness programs: Supporting physical and mental health through structured, inclusive sessions.
Recording studio programs: Build skills in music, video, and other forms of media and entertainment through our professional recording studio.
Free clinical counselling: Private professional counselling sessions for youth participating in our weekly programming.
Boys+ Who Rise: A leadership and mentorship program for male identifying and non-binary youth in the Downtown Eastside and Grandview Woodlands communities.
One-on-one tutoring: Weekly tailored professional tutoring sessions.
Cooking life skills programs: Cooking skills workshops and cultural workshops in partnership with ReRoot Kitchen.
Fellowship program: Supporting our scholarship recipients through post-secondary.
Launchpad: Skills for the Real World program: A life-skills program that works with youth-serving community organizations across Canada.
Food Security
Spaces
Programs
Food Security
Grants & Gifts
1 in 6 children in BC live in households that experience household food insecurity (2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card).
Household food insecurity affects people's physical, social, and mental health, which are critical in the formative teen years.
At the Landing Youth Centre we know that nobody can reach their full potential when they are worrying about their next meal. Through rescued food, partnerships, and a community of supporters we are able to tackle food security head on.
Hot nutritious meals at all programs
Healthy snacks for all program participants
Grocery gift cards to support our families
Meals provided to local non-profits
Holiday meals
Grants & Gifts
Spaces
Programs
Food Security
Grants & Gifts
By listening attentively and responding thoughtfully to community needs, we can contribute to building a stronger, more cohesive community where youth feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Through grant/gift programs we provide opportunities for our families and youth to express their needs. We do our best to meet these needs whenever possible.
Wraparound Support: Comprehensive assistance to address specific needs and challenges faced by our families.
Scholarships: Program participants receive early-access to scholarships provided by our funding partners, The Herrendorf Family Foundation.
Emergency Support: Immediate financial relief for families of registered program participants.
Holiday Hampers