Vancouver Harbour Light

Salvation Army will redevelop Vancouver Harbour Light so that it will continue to bring transformation and hope to vulnerable individuals with lived experience of homelessness or at-risk for homelessness in the Downtown Eastside.

In the new facility, programs will be expanded to better support individuals in moving along their preferred life path, as well as to fill current gaps in the addiction service system, including: women’s housing and treatment; employment training; and aftercare support options that contribute to building better futures.

End the Stigma around Mental Illness with Bell Let’s Talk

39% of individuals in Vancouver experiencing homelessness are affected by mental illness (Vancouver Homeless Count 2018). These individuals encounter more barriers to employment and tend to be in poorer health, both physically and mentally. Poverty and mental health is a vicious cycle, where those living with mental illness are more likely to experience homelessness, and the consequences of homelessness being more severe when coupled with mental illness.

Road to Addiction Recovery a Long One

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.

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.

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.