Dr. Annabel Mead is literally on the front-lines of treating addictions. Today, she’s working out of a temporary Medical Response Unit set-up on a vacant lot in the Downtown Eastside to treat drug overdose patients.
WorkWithUs: Alex’s Story
Walking in with a backpack full with notes and textbooks, Alex exudes confidence. He just finished one of his psychology classes, and will be going to study later in the day, prepping for his exams.
STEP: Elliot’s Story
A movie with friends, hanging out on game day – it’s the simple things that most people take for granted and fail to appreciate in life. For Elliot, he knows the value in these seemingly simple activities – the value in being able to go out with friends, or even hosting friends in his own home.
One-on-One with Kevin Bent
Kevin Bent has more than 20 years of print and online media and marketing leadership experience. He has held numerous senior sales and publishing roles throughout Canada. Currently, he’s leading two new ventures in the digital media industry.
Sharing the Wealth – A New IT System for the Vancouver Rent Bank
A new IT system can mean a lot. A company can work more efficiently and help more people faster. It can mean even more when it is being shared with others and scaled to have a greater impact.
WorkWithUs Nominated for the UnTapped Gala Awards
More and more businesses are incorporating diversity and inclusion as key components in their business strategy, and research consistently shows that people who have experienced homelessness want to work and that a substantial number can secure and retain jobs, but need help overcoming barriers to employment. WorkWithUs is currently collaborating with businesses that are looking for a unique way to contribute to their community while meeting their workforce needs, as well as with supportive housing providers to ensure individuals are supported in making a smooth transition into employment – helping them achieve their career, financial and self-sufficiency goals. These job opportunities make a significant difference in the lives of individuals who are now stably housed and ready to move forward with their lives and become fully contributing members of society.
$1 Million 50/50 Jackpot for Canucks Game will support the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place and BC Children’s Hospital.
The Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF), in partnership with Ascend Fundraising Solutions (FS), is proud to announce that the 50/50 jackpot on November 27th vs. the LA Kings is expected to surpass $1 million. The funds raised will support the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
WorkWithUs helps formerly homeless individuals find jobs
Streetohome is committed to ensuring that people in our city, who are at-risk of homelessness or have lived experience of homelessness, have access to employment opportunities that align with their capabilities and preferences.
A Home, A Job, and a Second Chance
If asked, you would be hard-pressed to pick out the former alcoholic who had just been hired by this busy downtown office. Everyone in the bustling workplace looks professional, motivated and is quick with a smile and a warm hello.
Winter is coming, and The Kettle Society needs warm clothing donations!
As the temperature continues to drop, Vancouver’s cold, damp winters will take a huge toll on the city’s homeless. The cold weather not only means needing to keep warm, but also to stay dry. Each winter, the Kettle’s Homeless Outreach Program provides warm clothing, undergarments, and outdoor living supplies to people who are experiencing homelessness.
