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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. /.

after homelessness – Theatre Making Policy

[ December 1, 2009; 12:00 am; ] Participate in this series of moderated panel discussions that will get at the nuts and bolts of creating safe, affordable and supportive housing. after homelessness… and the Dialogue Sessions will generate a Community Action Report which is designed to inform policy.

December 1 to 6, 2009
Holy Trinity Cathedral – 514 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, BC
Reservations: 604.871.0508 [...]

after homelessness – Theatre Making Policy

[ November 21, 2009; 12:00 am; ] after homelessness… and the Dialogue Sessions will generate a Community Action Report which is designed to inform policy.

November 21 to 29, 2009
Preview November 20 • Tickets 2 for 1
Firehall Arts Centre – 280 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC
Reservations: 604.689.0926 – Tickets: $10 + $2 advance purchase fee

Free community forum

[ November 23, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Urban Poverty, Health and a Sustainable Future: Is Time Running Out?—Free community forum
Monday, November 23, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at St Andrews-Wesley Church in Vancouver
If you’re in the Vancouver area, please consider attending this forum, organized by the Public Health Association of BC and co-sponsored by the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, which I co-chair. [...]

A Beacon for Ending Homelessness

In less than two years, the Backpacker’s Inn has been transformed from B.C.’s worst drug hotel into one of the best examples of the province’s effort to end homelessness. (more …)

Cruel Cuts for the Mentally Ill

Cutbacks to mental health services
Rafe Mair reviews the current cutbacks in the health authority budgets to mental health services in the community. He also responds from his perspective as a user of mental health services and as an advocate for systemic change. (more …)

Proposed Bosman Residence

[ October 5, 2009; 3:00 pm; ] Supportive housing
Development Permit Board will be considering the application to allow creating of 100 units of supportive housing on the current site of the Bosman Motor Hotel, located at 1060 Howe St. The proposed Bosman Residence will open May 2010 as a supportive housing residence to be managed by the PHS Community Services Society (PHS) [...]

National Housing Strategy

[ September 30, 2009; 1:00 pm; ] The vote on a new bill for a National Housing Strategy is likely taking place Wednesday, September 30. Federal MP Libby Davies, from Vancouver East, has tabled Bill C-304., an “Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians.”

Homelessness Action Week

[ October 11, 2009; 8:00 am; ] October 11 – 17, 2009
In Metro Vancouver the week is organized by the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness.

Many communities in BC and the Yukon will also hold Homelessness Action Week including: Kelowna, Nelson, Whitehorse, Victoria, Naniamo, Prince George and Kamloops. For more information, go to stophomelessness.

Thrift Store Grand Opening

[ July 30, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] First United Thrift Store, 340 East Hastings will be holding its official Grand Opening on Thursday, July 30 – Saturday, August 1 (10am – 4pm). Special SALE prices. Please stop by, have a coffee and cookies and check out the new store. Please share this invitation with your family and friends.
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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

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

Benefit Concert for Cottage Farm Centre

[ May 30, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Benefit Concert for Cottage Farm Centre for Mental Health Recovery
When: May 30, 8 p.m.
Where: St Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St. Vancouver
Highlights: Karl Jenkins, Jane Mortifee, Lynn Williams along with a 155-voice choir and organist Darrel Nixon.
Cost: $20.00; or $50.00 for orchestral seating plus reception
For tickets contact Lorna Seaman at 778-231-9062 or
North Shore Unitarian Church [...]