What’s New Archives – July 2009
July 31: Howe Shelter scheduled to close
Sean Spear, Director of Support Services, speaks to Nikki Renshaw on Vancouver’s Talk 1410 about the shelter’s upcoming closure and where people will housed once it’s closed. Listen to the interview.
July 29: LBGQT folk over-represented at Howe shelter
Aaron Munro, Manager of both of our temporary shelters, talks to CBC Radio’s Stephen Quinn ‘On the Coast’ about the larger than average numbers of the Queer Community that accessed these services and why. Listen to the interview.
July 27: Mark believes we’re at the tipping point
Operation Phoenix interviews Executive Director Mark Smith and others about the state of homelessness and Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Mark feels there is now enough momentum to create change. Read the article.
July 26: Province Editorial applauds our Howe Shelter
The Province’s editor-in-chief Wayne Moriarty speaks out in support of our Howe Street Shelter, and why it’s important not to herd people to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Read the editorial
July 22: False Creek residents show support of Howe Shelter
In the daily 24 Hours, residents and other advocacy groups are letting everyone know there are people in favour of the shelter staying open. Read the article.
July 19: A few new views on CKNW
Jill Bennett, CKNW Weekend Morning News, heads down to the Howe Shelter to find out first hand what it’s like, and gets a chance to speak with staff, supporters, and shelter folk.
Listen to Jill speak with Aaron Munro and Janelle Kelly (Part One)
Listen to Jill speak with’Chains’ and Mark Smith (Part Two)
July 17: An inside view of our Howe Shelter
Vancouver Sun reporter Dahra Hahsen speaks directly with the folks staying at the Shelter and with Manager, Aaron Munro, about what they’re experiencing under the bridge. The shelter may shut down at the end of the month. Read the article.
July 15: Mark Smith speaks out on the Bill Good Show
Today on CKNW Mark spoke with Bill Good and callers about our Howe shelter. Many False Creek residents are concerned about the negative impact of the HEAT shelters. Mark shares examples of the positive impact our shelter has had on the people staying there, and the importance of having a low barrier shelter for a younger population. Listen to the interview.
