Income and financial help in Vancouver, British Columbia
PHS - Pigeon Park Savings
Offered by PHS Community Services Society
92 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1N1
In short
Pigeon Park Savings is more than a bank. Our low-threshold strategy encourages saving, promotes financial responsibility, and even fosters a sense of citizenship within our community.
- Hours
- Monday Thursday: 11:00am 5:00pm Friday: 12:00pm 6:00pm
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, Seniors, Women, Indigenous people, Men, People on a low income
- Where
- 92 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1N1
- How to reach
- (604) 678-8276 · info@phs.ca · Website
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About this service
Pigeon Park Savings is more than a bank. Our low-threshold strategy encourages saving, promotes financial responsibility, and even fosters a sense of citizenship within our community. Residents can be in control of their finances, receive advice, and take steps to become financially stable, all without relying on predatory loan sharks or lenders. This is made possible by a partnership with VanCity bank, and land provided by BC Housing.
Access to basic banking services is an often-overlooked component of social participation. Because thousands of Downtown Eastside residents lack the requirements for opening accounts with conventional banks, many turn to exploitative payday lenders and cheque-cashing services. The result is a pattern of costly exclusion.
By removing the barriers to opening accounts that are most problematic for our community and charging only a low $5 fee, we help low income people keep more of their money.
When is it open?
PHS - Pigeon Park Savings is open Monday Thursday: 11:00am 5:00pm Friday: 12:00pm 6:00pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (604) 678-8276, email info@phs.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.
92 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1N1
92 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1N1Vancouver, British Columbia
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