Annual Report 2025

2025 ANNUAL REPORT | CITY BY THE NUMBERS | DEPARTMENT METRICS

DEPARTMENT METRICS | CITY BY THE NUMBERS | 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

Community Services

223 corporate and community events

28,000 attendees at

8.7% growth in revenue 16% growth in conference space bookings

40% of bookings made by local clients

ANVIL CONFERENCE SERVICES

conferences, meetings, galas and other events $2.64M in revenue generated

Department Metrics

274 registered art programs 2,420 registered art program participants 13 community art gallery exhibitions across 2 locations

125 local artists exhibited in the community art gallery across two locations 210 attendees at Community Art Gallery exhibition opening events

8 free Community Arts Gallery drop-in studio workshops 9 public community arts events

553 participants in public community arts events 10,500 Anvil Theatre attendees 6 public art installations

ARTS AND THEATRE

Crises Response Pilot Project

2,189 client interactions 3,039

1,258 basic needs and outreach referrals 45 Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction support referrals 10 applications to BC Housing 4 Vulnerability Assessment Tools completed

6 naloxone administered 22 harm reduction supplies distributed 4,327 snacks and drinks distributed 477 clothing items distributed

222 hand warmers distributed 16 attendees at Talking Circle events 24 medicine bags given out at Talking Circle events 31 individuals supported

CRISES RESPONSE OUTREACH

1 New Media Gallery exhibition

2 artist talk/panel events 19 visitors on average per day during exhibitions

57 registered art and technology programs 9 school group tours

2 off-site and special projects

ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY / NEW MEDIA GALLERY

total referrals provided for housing, health, and basic support services 1,521 housing and shelter referrals 398 health and wellness referrals

12 City-run events 10,000+ attendees at Canada Day

350 attendees on average across four outdoor movie events 200+ attendees at the opening of Bright in the Park

40,000 lights created the Bright in the Park holiday light display 50+ community organizations supported City-run events

32 events delivered in partnership with community organizations 138 days of community- hosted events supported by the City

COMMUNITY EVENTS

through drop-in programs at City facilities

3,167 contacts with unsheltered persons

416 total calls received through the “One Number to Call: Community Services Line”

49 support service referrals made to the External Outreach Team 26 individuals received lifesaving overdose intervention

204 units of water distributed 84 warming kits distributed

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER PROGRAM

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