An update for members, allies, and community partners
Following our July 2025 closure announcement, the PACE Board has continued the behind-the-scenes work we committed to: stabilizing the organization, stewarding remaining resources responsibly, and addressing legacy expenses.
In August, we held a feast and ceremony which took the place of our annual holiday party. It provided a space for grieving, celebrating, and saying goodbye in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive way. The ceremony was led by Audrey Siegl, a leader, activist, artist, cultural worker, and engaged community member of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking, Musqueam people.
Over the past several months, we have focused on strengthening our internal systems, resolving financial matters carried over from prior years, and building Board capacity. While much of this work happens quietly, it is essential to ensure that both the winding down of past operations and any future possibilities are handled responsibly and with transparency. We are encouraged to share that our financial records are now in a much stronger position, and this work remains ongoing. We are on track to be debt-free by the end of March 2026.
PACE has maintained its registration as a non-profit society in British Columbia. In October, we shared that our charitable status had been restored. This reinstatement was granted retroactively to September 2024. This allowed us to once again issue tax receipts and pursue a broader range of grant funding opportunities.
In line with commitments made at our 2025 Annual General Meeting, our Board — majority of whom bring experiential expertise — is engaging in additional governance and financial training through Vantage Point with funding from the Vancouver Foundation. Vantage Point is a non-profit that provides training and capacity-building in governance, leadership, human resources, strategic planning, and other key organizational areas. This reflects our intention to move forward with stronger structures and clearer accountability. Board members are also receiving coaching support to help ensure future engagement with the community is approached more thoughtfully.
We have successfully renegotiated and extended two of our funding agreements. We have also been able to hire a former staff member as our Community Engagement Coordinator, who is leading our community engagement and needs assessment project. They will also lead the implementation of our Occupational Health and Safety curriculum through December 2026. We will share more information about this work in the coming weeks.
We are deeply grateful for the continued care shown by the community. We are committed to consistently reporting on where donations go while honouring donor intent. We are also currently awaiting the outcomes of several grant applications that may support this next phase and will continue to pursue funding opportunities.
This remains a period of transition for PACE. We know trust is built through transparency and time, and we will continue to share updates as this work progresses. Getting here has taken immense effort, and we continue to be grateful to those who have helped us along the way.
For any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@pace-society.org.
With gratitude to everyone who continues to hold space for PACE and the work it represents,
PACE Board of Directors