What’s New
December 23rd: Fraser Street tenant speaks about the benefits of RainCity Housing
The Epoch Times interviews Mike Pratt, a tenant at our Fraser Street facility, and he talks about the new place he calls home, the help and support he receives, and how he gives back by helping others. Read the article.
December 20th: Temporary Shelter opens on Granville Street
RainCity Housing has opened a temporary shelter at 1435 Granville Street, under the Granville Street Bridge. It will be open each night from 6pm until 10am the following morning. Pets and shopping carts are welcome. Please call 604.375.6213 or 604.657.0970 to make a referral or receive additional information.
December 3rd: Organic Fruit Enjoyed at Princess Rooms!
Each week the staff of Digital Ocean Marketing, www.digitaloceanmarketing.com, make a donation of organic fruit to Princess Rooms that is enjoyed by the tenants. Fresh fruit is rarely donated, so this is particularly welcomed as it tasted great and makes a healthy difference. Thank you, Digital Ocean Marketing!
November 1st: Shaldon Hotel featured in Vancouver Housing Update
Jeff Colvin, Manager of the Shadon Hotel, provides the guest editorial for ‘Vancouver Housing Update’, an e-newsletter collaboration between Vancouver Community nonprofit housing providers and BC Housing. Jeff writes about the importance of building community in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. To read the complete editorial go to Vancouver Housing Update E-Newsletter.
October 19th: Mark Smith speaks at ‘Partners in Action’ Press Conference
Mark, along with Minister Rich Coleman, Vancouver Police Chief Constable Jim Chu and a tenant from one of our renovated hotels, spoke about the benfits of this partnership. Link to the BC Housing news release.
June 17th: Globe and Mail investigates ‘bedbug sauna.’
Read our Operation Manager George Simpson’s interview with reporter Wendy Stueck. George also spoke about the same topic on CBC Radio’s On The Coast with host Stephen Quinn. Link to Globe and Mail article.
