Welcome to the website of the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition. The members of the NWHC envision a future where all the citizens in New Westminster have access to safe and affordable housing and supports and no one in the City is homeless.
Our long-term mission is to create a continuum of housing options and supports in the City of New Westminster for those people who are homeless, at risk of being homeless, vulnerable or requiring assistance to secure a home.
Our Orientation Document has just been revised. This document will give you a quick summary of what the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition is, what it does, and what it planning to do over the next 12-24 months. If you are interesting in supporting us or learning more about our activities, please contact us.
For those of you interested in a quick summary of what the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition is, what it does, and what it is planning, please check out our recently revised information packet. A permanent link to this document will be found under the menu heading “About Us” on this website.
The NWHC also has a job posting to advertise. Please download the PDF to learn more about this ten-month contract for a coordinator.
The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition is happy to participate in this year’s “Toque Tuesday.” This annual campaign was established by Raising the Roof to address issues of youth homelessness in Canada.
Toque Tuesday will take place on Tuesday February 7th at several locations:
The Columbia Street, New Westminster, and 22nd Street SkyTrain stations (additional stations may be added later) during the morning (6:30-8:30 am), noon (11:30 am-1:00 pm), and afternoon rush hours (3:00 -5:30 pm).
Royal City Centre Mall (6th Avenue and 6th Street, New Westminster)
New Westminster Public Library (716 6th Avenue, New Westminster)
Douglas College (700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster)
Burnaby Hospital (3935 Kincaid Street, Burnaby)
The suggested minimum donation for a toque is $10. This year’s local proceeds will go to support the Broadway Youth Resource Centre as well as a Surrey-based organization also working on youth homelessness in the region.
If you would like to find out more, or would like to volunteer to sell the toques, please contact Dave Brown.
