John Zakharia Vancouver

UBC Okanagan Campus hosts 5 days of homeless on March 19 2017

March 12, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

If you’ve passed by a homeless person and felt unsure of how you can help, an upcoming event will provide an opportunity. 5 Days for the Homeless […]

WEBINAR MARCH 17 “Evictions: What You Should Know”

March 6, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

WEBINAR MARCH 17 “Evictions: What You Should Know” from Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) & SHELTER NET BC Description: Evictions – What you […]

Pivot Legal, DJ Larkin says. Five people become homeless per week

March 2, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

Today, Metro Vancouver released its Regional Homeless Task Force which found there are more than 70 homeless camps throughout the region. Among other shocking numbers […]

About 4,000 need housing in Metro Vancouver as homeless camps grow

February 28, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

A task force says there are more than 70 homeless camps in Metro Vancouver, as it estimates about 4,000 people are in immediate need of […]

Join us for an Action Week against poverty culminating in a march and rally on Saturday, March 4 2017

February 28, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

March 4: Rally Rally for a Poverty Free BC Saturday, March 4th 2017, 12-2pm Vancouver Public Library, Robson side Join the the Facebook event for more info […]

Benefits of non-profit social enterprises and how they help the community

February 7, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

Over the past 30 years, the Canadian labour market has experienced the proliferation of low-wage, precarious, temporary jobs that, when coupled with the rising cost […]

Upcoming Event: What are “Red Zones”

February 6, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

What are “Red Zones” and how do they impact the lives of marginalized people? Join Douglas C. King on Feb. 15

Many Organizations Call for Budget 2017 to be the “Housing Budget”

January 28, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2017 /CNW/ – Three leading national housing and homelessness organizations today jointly called on the federal government to commit to long-term investment […]