AGAIN. VPD threaten and intimate low-income, vulnerable citizens.

vpd corruption

Over the years there has been many complaints against the Vancouver Police Department, especially their behavior when it comes to the homeless and low-income citizens in Vancouver.  Just Google and you will find incidents such as these: Without even being hyperbolic or exgattering it is fair to say there are several complaints against the VPD … Read more

BC NDP under fire for progress on homelessness despite massive spending

Premier David Eby found himself on the defensive this week over his government’s inability to make progress clearing homeless encampments, despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent on the issue. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre sideswiped his government with a new attack ad showing public spaces in Vancouver, Abbotsford and Kelowna that have devolved into … Read more

Meet Fraser, age 55, living in Vancouver Shelters

 Fraser is a 56 year old alcoholic in Vancouver, BC Canada. He is now at his third homeless shelter. In the video you will hear him say that his alcoholism is is causing him serious issues. he is currently suffering from stomach issues. We found out that drinking excessive amounts of alcohol may be … Read more

Meet Andrew. 53 year old man, 120 pounds in poor health

ANDREW HOMELESS DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE

We meet Andrew. A 53 year old, thin and frail 120 pound fentanyl user. His story will touch you and move your spirit. Andrew says that many times just love and support and reaching out means so much. It is not just about money. Listen to Andrew’s intense and dangerous experiences. He almost died and … Read more

BC Homeless meets Theresa in the Downtown east side in Vancouver, BC

THERESA homeless

Thanks to anonymous donors such as Solomon, BC Homeless can offer the poor more than just a sandwich or a cup of juice.  We can now offer them a significant cash donation and amplify their voice — bringing awareness.  Which makes it easier for them to connect wth those whom seem distant. On Sunday September … Read more

Homeless man lived and died in an electrical closet in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

homeless death

Advocates say the death of Dino Bundy shows need for housing solutions Dino (Boomer) Bundy moved into an electrical closet after he was locked out of his low-cost rental unit in Vancouver. CBC’s Susana da Silva spoke with him about his struggle to find shelter just days before he died in the place where he … Read more

Four Steps to get Systems Mapping Going in your Community

This blog is part of a monthly series by the Systems Planning Collective to support communities in all their systems planning priorities. Stay tuned for next month’s blog! Systems Mapping as a journey not a destination Systems Mapping is a methodical process of making sense of the many services, benefits, and initiatives operating in your homelessness ecosystem. As … Read more

TENT CITY AT OPPENHEIMER PARK GETS RAIDED BY POLICE

APRIL 24TH 2019 PRESS CONFERENCE: Police and pitchforks: weekly raids displace and harass campers in Oppenheimer Park   City inaction despite motion “Helping Campers in Oppenheimer Park” passed six weeks ago   April 23, 2019 – It has been six weeks since a motion called “Helping Campers in Oppenheimer Park” was passed by the Parks Board and Vancouver city council, … Read more

Maple Ridge Mayor must resign

Mayor Mike Morden

Selina Robinson, B.C.’s housing minister, says moving forward on the housing file in Maple Ridge has been “frustrating,” describing the situation as an “urgent need.”  And we heard that the media was unable to get a statement from Mayor Mike Morden in the last 7 days.  While homeless people are even losing their tents in … Read more

Megaphone Magazine Speakers Bureau

Megaphone’s Speakers Bureau, established in 2019, is a public awareness program connecting audiences with speakers who have lived experience of drug use and overdose prevention. Our speakers offer candid reflections on their experiences navigating the world as a drug user, and speak directly to developing services that meet the needs of people who use drugs, … Read more