Action GroupJoin the End Homelessness Action Group. Please send me an email with your comments,suggestions or enquiry - go to Contact us. More >Homeless FactsIn 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. /. | [ April 23,2010;9:00 am to 12:30 pm. ] Friday,April 23rd 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Tenth Avenue Church,11 West 10th Ave,Vancouver Presentation Dave Witt,Team Leader,True City Andrew Zantingh,Pastor,First Christian Reformed Church of Hamilton Q &A and Discussion moderated by Jonathan Bird,City Gate Leadership Forum [...] There is much to do and no better time than now to begin: the flame of caring for the least among us can burn long after the Olympic flame has been quenched. For more information,go to http://www.endhomelessnessnow.ca/facts-faqs/olympic-catalyst-for-social-justice-cbm/. [...] Bill C-304 has now been reported to parliament. The first hour of debate of the Bill has been scheduled for April 28th,though this could change. Civil society groups are planning to hold a press conference on April 27th in Ottawa. To learn more about Bill C-304,go to http://www.endhomelessnessnow.ca/facts-faqs/bill-c-304/. [...] | |