Join us here in New Westminster in mid-October for Homelessness Action Week. We have a full slate of activities, starting on Monday October 13th, with lots of free services, food, and drink.
Check out all the events below, or view as a pdf. For more information email us at info@nwhomeless.ca.
New Westminster Events |
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Mon Oct 13 | Tue Oct 14 | Wed Oct 15 | Thu Oct 16 | Fri Oct 17 | ||
Mon Oct 13THANKSGIVING DINNER at Union Gospel Mission (658 Clarkson Street)Doors for First Sitting will be open at 12 noon. FREE Dinner & Music! Tickets will be issued at the door for each sitting. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! |
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Tue Oct 14Art Show (ART of DARKNESS) at the Russell Housing Centre (740 Carnarvon Street) at the Alexander Street entranceNew Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society (NWHCS) and Stride with Purpose present an ART exhibit by the Street Troupe Art Group and other artists: 11 am to 2 pm. FREE Admission. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Treats and music provided! CONNECT DAY at Holy Trinity Cathedral (514 Carnarvon Street)A morning designed to give people who are homeless access to a wide range of free information and services surrounding housing, health & wellness, and other support services—all under one roof.
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Wed Oct 15Art Show (ART of DARKNESS) at the Russell Housing Centre (740 Carnarvon Street) at the Alexander Street entranceNew Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society (NWHCS) and Stride with Purpose present an ART exhibit by the Street Troupe Art Group and other artists: 12pm to 3 pm. FREE Admission. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Treats and music provided! SHARING OUR COMMUNITY TOURCome ride along on a FREE tour and learn about the organizations that are working to address the challenges of poverty and homelessness in the New Westminster community. MOVIE NIGHT at the Rhoda Kaellis Housing Centre (1105 Royal Avenue)
FREE admission! ALL are WELCOME! Popcorn/Snacks & Refreshments! |
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Thu Oct 16Art Show (ART of DARKNESS) at the Russell Housing Centre (740 Carnarvon Street) at the Alexander Street entranceNew Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society (NWHCS) and Stride with Purpose present an ART exhibit by the Street Troupe Art Group and other artists: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. FREE Admission. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Treats and music provided! NWHCS 7TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER/AUCTION at the Historic Columbia Theatre (530 Columbia Street)Tickets: $75 each (tax receipts issued for allowable portion). Doors open at 5:30 pm – Dinner served at 6:30 pm.Featuring MC Kathryn Gretsinger (CBC radio personality) and guest speakers: Joe Calendino – Founder & Executive Director of Yo Bro Youth Initiative Joe has over 4 years’ experience running gang and drug prevention programs for youth in some of the most vulnerable neighbourhoods. As a former member of the Hells Angels and recovering addict, Joe went from successful businessman to living drug addicted on the streets after losing everything to gangs and drugs. Joe has since dedicated himself to connecting with youth who are at risk of using drugs or joining gangs. Sgt. Toby Hinton – VPD & Odd Squad Productions Sergeant Toby Hinton is a police officer with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). He has served on the street as both a Constable and a Sergeant in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver for 24 years. He is a founding member of Odd Squad Productions, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing drug education for youth, peer-to-peer training, and film production. To purchase tickets or to donate a silent auction item contact: Linda Asgeirsson at PH: 604-517-1703 or EMAIL: info@nwhomeless.ca |
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Fri Oct 17INTERFAITH MEETING at St. Barnabas’ Church (1010 Fifth Avenue)Interfaith talk/discussion on this year’s Homelessness Action Week theme “Opening Doors, Opening Hearts” with:
Starts at 7:00 pm. FREE Admission! ALL are WELCOME! |