Events

Hundreds of homes for homeless in Vancouver, but not for 100S AND 100S OF DAYS.

September 2, 2020 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

VANCOUVER — B.C.’s housing minister announced Tuesday that 350 permanent supportive homes and nearly 100 temporary homes will be built on city-owned land, but they […]

COVENANT HOUSE SLEEP OUT: PROFESSIONALS EDITION

February 5, 2020 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

SLEEP OUT: PROFESSIONALS EDITION Sleep on the street for one night, so homeless youth don’t have to. You Can Help We are challenging working professionals […]

The Duchess of Sussex sipped Tetley tea and spent more than an hour with shelter managers and frontline workers, learning about issues faced by marginalized and vulnerable women. (Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre/Facebook)

Meghan Markle visits women’s homeless shelter on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

January 15, 2020 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

The Duchess of Sussex discussed issues affecting women in the community Meghan Markle met with women at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre in Vancouver on […]

2019 BC Blanket Drive

November 22, 2019 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

BLANKET BC’s 10th ANNUAL “DRIVE ON THE LINE” CAMPAIGN **NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST BLANKET DRIVE** On November 22nd & 23rd, Blanket BC Society will be launching its […]

Vancouverites encouraged to get involved during Homelessness Action Week y

October 13, 2019 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

October 13-19, 2019 Homelessness Action Week is an annual event which focuses on bringing public awareness and understanding to the issue of homelessness in the […]

Tent City & Homeless Crisis should be declared an “EMERGENCY” says Park Board Commissione

September 16, 2019 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

After the profound statement from Park Board Commissioner Stuart Mackinnon who said. “I’m asking the federal government, the provincial government, and the city to declare […]

Oppenheimer tent city after eviction notice

August 20, 2019 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

People in the park Monday morning said there was a heavy police presence on site keeping the peace, along with staff from the park board […]

Four Steps to get Systems Mapping Going in your Community

May 7, 2019 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

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! […]