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Homeless Facts

In the 2008 Homeless Count there were AT LEAST 3,062 people homeless in Metro Vancouver.

Since 2002,there has been a shocking 137% increase in overall homelessness and a 373% increase in the number of people sleeping outside. /.

CD Concert on Homelessness

[ October 14,2009;8:00 pm;] FREE public concert Don’t miss the free public concert on October 14,8:00 pm at St Andrew’s-Wesley United Church. The concert features Steve Maddock,Janet Warren,Alicia Hansen,William George,Linda Lee Thomas and many more. Spread the word …share this poster …homelesscd-concert1 [...]

Globe and Mail –Vancouver Architect

B.C. architect building toward a solution for everyone Gregory Henriquez is a Vancouver architect and author of Towards an Ethical Architecture. He designed the Woodward’s building,a mixed-income development in the Downtown Eastside. Go to the blog and click here to cont. [...]

The Province on ‘Homelessness’

Auditor General slams B.C. government’s handling of homeless crisis The B.C. government should immediately create “a comprehensive plan to address homelessness”. That was the key finding of the report that B.C. Auditor General John Doyle released Thursday. For more on the Auditor’s Report,go to the blog and click HERE. [...]

Homeless Action Week,October 11-17,2009

[ July 8,2009;1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] ‘How to Forum’on Homeless Action Week Please join us Wednesday July 8th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Plaza 500 Hotel (500 W. 12th Avenue) for a ‘How to Forum’to discuss neighbourhood-based solutions to homelessness. To read newsletter #6 for more information,Click HERE. Please RSVP by July 3rd. Email celine.mauboules@vancouver.ca or call 604.871.6848. [...]

Homelessness CD

[ June 30,2009;12:00 pm;] Homelessness CD –proceeds benefit First United Church Coming soon! Make sure you get your CD of great music selections in support of the the 24 hour services for homeless people provided by First United Church. Watch for the announcements. [...]

Housing Stand

[ June 6,2009;1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] The next provincial housing stand that St. Andrew’s Wesley is participating in is on June 6 at 1:00 pm outside the church at the corner of Nelson and Burrard. Hope you will join us! [...]

Exploring Solutions for Affordable Housing

[ June 14,2009;1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Building Partnerships in the Jewish Community and Beyond Several organizations within the Jewish community are co-sponsoring a public forum to raise and maintain awareness about the need for affordable housing. When:Sunday,June 14,2009 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Where:Temple Sholom Synagogue,7190 Oak Street,Vancouver Admission by donation To register,please phone:604-725-1190 or E-mail:specialevents@jewishvancouver.com [...]

Collaboration for city transformation

[ June 24,2009;9:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] Roundtable on Collaborating for City Transformation Presentation by Dave Hillis,President,Leadership Foundations Moderated by Jonathan Bird,Shalom Seekers Wednesday,June 24th,9:30 AM –12:30 PM Location:Granville Chapel,5901 Granville St (at 43rd),Vancouver Cost:$10 RSVP to 604-879-5510 or jonathan@shalomseekers.com Many are asking how Christians in our city region can work together more effectively to proclaim the holistic gospel [...] [...]