Advocates made a plea to the City of Vancouver to hold off on a second phase of a plan to clean up the site of a homeless camp in CRAB Park on Monday. Stop the Sweeps, an advocacy group, and residents of the encampment oppose the move, saying they are being offered small, fenced pens to … Read more
Commissioners with the Vancouver Parks Board reportedly “assured” the Gastown Residents Association that they would “clear” the city-sanctioned encampment in CRAB Park. Why it matters: The City of Vancouver has insisted the intention to clean up CRAB Park next Monday is only a cleanup of the area, and that the residents would be able to return to … Read more
CRAB Park cleanup plans get clearer. (Geoff Sharpe) What happened: The city has shared more details about the plan to clean up Vancouver’s only permanent and legal encampment at CRAB Park, with the first phase set to begin March 18. But, according to CBC, residents are concerned that the cleanup may lead to a permanent decampment of residents. Background: The city has been … Read more
Archbishop Miller paid a pre-Christmas visit to the Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter to offer staff a blessing and encouragement. The facility operates at full capacity every night. (Nicholas Elbers photos) It was just days before Christmas, and there was special excitement at the Catholic Charities Men’s Shelter. A special guest was bringing staff the … Read more
Residents of a Kitsilano neighbourhood say they’re alarmed by the news the provincial government is changing legislation to push through a controversial social housing project. As Kamil Karamali reports, the housing minister isn’t ruling out using the same legislation in other parts of B.C. – Apr 18, 2023 The B.C. Supreme Court has thrown out a legal … Read more
By Srushti Gangdev and Hana Mae Nassar Posted October 25, 2023 5:05 pm. A well-known advocate for those experiencing homelessness in Vancouver says she’s “shocked” by allegations made in a complaint against a VPD officer. The complaint is now being investigated by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, which was contacted by a local business manager … Read more
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
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
We meet a wonderful warm mother, Theresa, a 100 pound, 5 foot 2 inches, 52 year old mother of 3 children. Homeless on the streets of Vancouver, BC Canada. She teaches us a lot. Theresa also shows us how touch the streets are.. In the middle of the video we had to stop the video … Read more
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