Local Resources in Nanaimo & Vancouver Island: Building Pathways for Employment, Poverty Reduction, and Reintegration

At Ink Free BC Initiative Society, we believe that true change doesn’t happen alone—it happens through community. That’s why we’re proud to highlight other local organizations in Nanaimo and across Vancouver Island that share our mission of empowering individuals through employment, poverty reduction, reintegration, and youth support.

If you or someone you know is looking for resources beyond tattoo removal in Nanaimo, here are some incredible organizations making a difference:

Employment Support

• WorkBC Nanaimo
  Helping individuals with career planning, job search, skills training, and wage subsidies.
  🌐 WorkBC Nanaimo

• GT Hiring Solutions – Nanaimo
  Provides employment services including resume building, interview prep, and training opportunities.
  🌐 GT Hiring Solutions

Poverty Reduction & Community Support

• United Way BC – Central & Northern Vancouver Island
  Supports poverty reduction programs, food security initiatives, and local community services.
  🌐 United Way BC

• Nanaimo 7-10 Club Society
  Offers meals, support, and community connection to people experiencing poverty or homelessness.
  🌐 Nanaimo 7-10 Club

• Island Crisis Care Society
  Provides housing, outreach, and support programs for individuals experiencing homelessness or mental health challenges.
  🌐 Island Crisis Care Society

At-Risk Youth Programs

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island
  Provides mentorship programs to help youth facing adversity build confidence and life skills.
  🌐 BBBS Central Vancouver Island

• Nanaimo Youth Services Association (NYSA)
  Offers employment, housing, and life skills support for youth ages 13–30.
  🌐 Nanaimo Youth Services Association

Reintegration & Justice Support

• John Howard Society of Vancouver Island
  Provides reintegration programs, housing, and support for individuals leaving the judicial system.
  🌐 John Howard Society of Vancouver Island

• Tillicum Lelum Friendship Centre
  Offers culturally grounded programs for Indigenous peoples, including justice, youth, and family services.
  🌐 Tillicum Lelum Friendship Centre

How Ink Free BC Complements These Services

While these organizations provide critical services in housing, employment, and mentorship, Ink Free BC adds another layer of support through free and low-cost tattoo removal in Nanaimo. For many individuals—whether leaving the justice system, exiting gangs, or overcoming poverty—tattoo removal is the first step toward feeling job-ready, confident, and free from stigma.

By working alongside local partners, we’re helping to build stronger, safer, and more inclusive communities on Vancouver Island.

👉 Know someone who could benefit from tattoo removal in Nanaimo? Connect with us at Ink Free BC Initiative Society to learn more about our services.