Raising awareness and helping the homeless connect and succeed
The focus of a forum Saturday on the future of housing in Vancouver abruptly shifted to those with no homes at all, when an advocate for the homeless took over from city staff. The City of Vancouver’s “Big Conversation” brought…
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What a stunning and disturbing scene when we saw Paul Mochrie standing in front of reporters pretending that he is doing his job by taking action against the notorious Balmoral Hotel. However, the truth is that we never saw Paul…
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Free prescription glasses event from Union Gospel Mission and Clearly Contacts on June 24th. Details in the poster
Voices of the Street is turning 7! Join us May 16th for a night of storytelling and readings from Megaphone’s 7th annual literary edition, Voices of the Street. This event sells out every year. Be sure to get your tickets…
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Beyond the Election: The Housing We Need Townhall to discuss the BC election and the struggle against demovictions When: Wednesday, May 3rd, 6:30pm 2017 Where: Burnaby Neighbourhood House (4460 Beresford Street) The 2017 BC election is taking place during the heights…
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Renter union launches for ‘tenant power’ across Metro Vancouver City’s renters are banding together with launch of Vancouver Tenants Union. By: David P. Ball Metro Published on Sun Apr 30 2017 “Tenant power” is their slogan; strength in…
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At 9am on Friday April 28th, one week before the 2017 BC election and two weeks after the release of the highest homeless count in Vancouver history, a dozen homeless people and a group of supporters took over a city…
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The Vancouver Tenants Union seeks to build a base of tenants throughout the city to establish political power to create change. We are fighting for the rights of tenants and the preservation of affordable housing. Everyone, regardless of class, lifestyle,…
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Not another Woodwards! Rally and teach-in at 58 W hastings open house against gentrification and social mix! What: Rally & Teach-in When: Tuesday, April 18th – 4.30pm Where: Meet 4.30pm @ Victory Square. We will then march together into…
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‘Closing Shelters Is A Human Rights Violation’ While the City Council is discussing a new housing reset report, aiming to build more housing for the middle class, shelter residents are being sent back to the streets. Yet you are paying…
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