What’s New Archives – Dec 2009
Dec 27: Down, but not out
The Province speaks with Danny, who happened to be the first person to check into our temporary shelter on East Broadway. He talks about having space for his stuff, and the great stuffing served at Christmas Dinner. Read the article.
Dec 23: Sean speaks with CKNW
Sean Spear, our Director of Support Services, speaks with Jill Bennett on CKNW about the temporary shelter on East Broadway, why it’s located in that neighbourhood and who it’s serving. Listen to the interview.
Dec 23: Second night and we’re already full!
It’s only our second night and we reached capacity – 40 people are now staying at our shelter. And the support of the community has been amazing. Neighbours, nearby businesses, and service providers have all dropped by for a visit, and a mother and daughter even brought cookies! La Boussole Francophone Centre has shown its support as a referring agency and recognizing the large French speaking homeless population in the neighbourhood that will now have shelter. Read their letter of support.
Dec 22: Sean and Kerry ‘On the Coast’
Sean Spear, our Director of Support Services, and City Councillor Kerry Jang speak with Stephen Quinn on CBC Radio’s ‘On the Coast’, about how the temporary shelter on East Broadway will address homelessness in Mount Pleasant, and find ways to work positively with the community. Listen to the interview.
Dec 22: We’re open
At 3pm today we opened the doors to our temporary shelter at 677 East Broadway. The shelter will be staffed 24 hours a day with a minimum of two staff on at all times. There will be an open house in January and the shelter will be closing its doors on April 30. We look forward from hearing from those who live and work in the community. The City of Vancouver has sent a letter out to those who live near by, along with a letter from us at RainCity Housing. Read the City of Vancouver letter. Read the letter from RainCity Housing.
Dec 22: We Got Socks
Kate Dugas, along with Vancity, collected more than 4000 pairs of socks and delivered them in two Smart cars to our Triage Shelter, caught on CBC and City TV. People who use our shelter often have wet, worn out socks, or sometimes none at all. The Socks will be distributed to all our sites to everyone that need socks. Read Kate’s blog.
