What’s New Archives – Oct 2009
October 31: Sean Spear on CKNW
Our Director of Support Services, Sean Spear, speaks with Jill Bennett of CKNW’s Weekend News about the Provincial Government’s Assistance to Shelter Act, and the impact it will have on the homeless. Listen to the interview.
October 16: The Homelessness Panel reconvenes
At the tail end of Homelessness Action Week CBC Radio One’s ‘On The Coast’ brings together Laura Track from Pivot, Coast Mental Health’s ED Darrell Burnham and our very own Mark Smith to discuss what’s being done and what still needs to be done to address homelessness in Metro Vancouver. Listen to the panel.
October 13: The Lux has its Official Opening
We had dignitaries, guest speakers, music, and cake! Minister Rich Coleman had a few words, and some of the Lux tenants showed off their homes and shared their thoughts with the media. Read the Province article. Visit our Lux page.
October 13 -16: Visit us at Gratitude Week
RainCity Housing, along with other nonprofits, share strategies, experiences and different ways to end homelessness at the Gratitude Gathering outside the Vancouver Art Gallery, part of Gratitude week. Visit the Gratitude Week site.
