VRES Attends State of the City Address with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim
- VRES
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Vancouver Region Educational Services (VRES) was pleased to attend the 2026 State of the City Address, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
The event brought together leaders from across government, business, and the non-profit sector to discuss some of the most pressing challenges shaping Vancouver today. Vancouver’s mayor Ken Sim spoke on a variety of themes, including affordability, the growing demand for social services, and the importance of fostering a more connected community.
These conversations are especially relevant to organizations like VRES. As a non-profit delivering accessible education programs for children and youth, we know how systemic challenges, such as cost of living and access to resources, can directly impact learning opportunities. Expanding access to education is more important than ever, and we remain committed to our mission of providing those crucial resources.
Like Mayor Ken Sim mentioned, “leadership is not about getting everything right from day one, but about learning, adjusting, and delivering”. This aligns with VRES’s mission and commitments. We are dedicated to offering enriching programs tailored to diverse learning needs, and although we are still growing, we have delivered and are soon launching impactful educational initiatives (e.g., Spring Break Camp and weekend programs) across the Vancouver region. These projects will continue to strengthen our leadership in the community.
Attending the State of the City Address also provided a valuable opportunity for VRES staff members Bryna and Bella to connect with other organizations and stakeholders working toward similar goals. These moments of collaboration are beneficial as VRES continues to expand our programs to new areas and new topics.
Events like this are a reminder that building a strong city requires alignment between government, business, and education. Ensuring that children and youth have accessible programs that support learning and growth is a key part of that vision.
We thank the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for hosting this important conversation and look forward to continuing to engage with partners across the region to support a more inclusive and connected Vancouver.
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