This forum, Beyond Homelessness,takes its title from a book of the same name that Brian co-authored,which explores how homelessness in our culture has many facets including social,economic,environmental,psychological,and spiritual. Brian will explore the role the Christian community plays,along with its partners,in addressing these many aspects of homelessness. For more information,click HERE. [...]
 Loading ... | Free Public Event:Debate on Homelessness and Affordable Housing Mayoral Candidates: Gregor Robertson and Suzanne Anton Moderator: Stephen Quinn Panellists: Frances Bula,Mike Howell and Patrick Stewart Date:Monday,November 7,2011 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open at 6:30PM) Location:St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church 1012 Nelson Street (corner of Burard) Vancouver,British Columbia V6E 4S7 Canada For more information click here:www.endhomelessnessnow.ca [...] We asked to visitors to vote for the following:Ask Parliament to ensure secure,adequate,accessible and affordable housing for Canadians. The result:Agree –97% Disagree –3% Now that’s a strong message! Be sure to cast your vote …go to VOTE NOW. [...] Vision elected officials have taken another step towards ending street homelessness and building a more affordable city. City Council approved a $2 million grant for an innovative housing proposal at the former Remand Centre in the Downtown Eastside. This housing project will provide 95 new units of affordable housing in the Downtown Eastside. 37 of [...] [...] Today the numbers of the Metro Vancouver Homeless Count were released. Our work on homelessness and affordable housing is our highest priority,and has been since we were elected in 2008. Today’s numbers show that what we are doing is working. The number of street homeless is Vancouver declined by 82%:the number of homeless people on the street in Vancouver [...] [...] The purpose of this report is to present the perspectives of people who have experienced homelessness within the past two years so that decision makers can respond more effectively. This fourth round of Homeless Voices interviews included 216 individuals in communities across Metro Vancouver. Of the 216,20% identified as female and 32% as aboriginal. The age range was from 19 to 70,with [...] [...] The Committee‘s study of housing and homelessness focussed on these as separate policy areas,as many federal programs in particular separate the two. During our research,hearings and site visits,the Committee learned of important and exciting initiatives at the local and provincial levels,and how local and provincial governments,as well as private-sector and voluntary-sector developers,are sometimes constrained by [...] [...] Last week we learned that the BC Government is preparing an “Assistance to Shelter Act”. The proponent of the Act,Minister Rich Coleman,says that the bill proposes to allow police powers to compel people sleeping on the streets under conditions of extreme weather to go to a shelter. Learn about the BC Assistance to Shelter Act. [...] [ November 7,2011;7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Be sure to attend the Vancouver Mayoralty Debate on Homelessness and Affordable Housing involving the two candidates Suzanne Anton and Gregor Robertson. Date:November 7 Time:7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30) Location:1012 Nelson (at Burrard Street) Panelists: Francis Bula Mike Howell Patrick Stewart FREE PUBLIC EVENT For more information,go to the Home page. [...] First United won $25,000.00. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! [...] Dr. Nancy Hall Dr. Nancy Hall received the Clarence Hincks award for outstanding leadership in mental health in Canada. Dr. Clarence Hincks is a renown self advocate. He was the founder of CMHA,the largest non-profit voluntary mental health organization in Canada with 134 branches in all of our provinces and has over [...] [...] [ November 16,2010;6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Is it Shocking how we Treat the Mentally Ill? Tuesday,November 16,2010 6:30 – 9:00 pm Evergreen Cultural Centre Studio Theatre and Main Lobby 1205 Pinetree Way Coquitlam,BC,V3B 7Y3 – map Light refreshments will be served after the program. Admission is free and guests are welcome,but advance registration is required. RSVP online by Wednesday,November 10,[...] [...] The BBOT has developed a policy resolution on homelessness outlining the business case for ending the problem. It has been submitted to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce which will include it in its 2010 policy book if it receives the approval of two-thirds of its members. Once accepted,the national body will lobby Ottawa to [...] [...] | 
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