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# New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society

Supporting access to healthy, safe housing and supportive services...

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## Posts

- [UPDATE - Laundry Love New West](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=2268) - The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society would like to express our gratitude to the New Westminster community for the incredible support shown to the Laundry Love New West program. Laundry Love New West was the first program of its kind in Canada after receiving permission from Laundry Love US to use their best practices approach here in New Westminster. The
- [Stay Warm - Extreme Weather Supports](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=2263)
- [UPDATED - Extreme Weather Warming Centre and Shelter](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=2258)
- [New Vision, Mission, and Values Adopted by the NWHCS Board](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=2250) - At the January 2024 meeting of the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society Board new Vision, Mission and Values statements were adopted. This marks the completion of the first phase of the NWHCS's strategic planning process. This work along with the development of the new Society website was made possible through at SPARC BC Homelessness Action
- [Extreme Weather Support](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=2246)
- [Food Resources over the 2023 Holidays](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=2241)
- [Welcome to HAW2023](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=2205) - Check out the events calendar for HAW 2023. Let us know on social media if you attend any of the events #HAW2023NewWest.
- [Community Youth Get Involved](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=201) - Students from our local schools got involved in 2008 by creating posters to help bring about greater awareness around the issue of homelessness in New Westminster. Here are a few examples from some Grade 5 students:
- [We are Hiring!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1558) - I's on the Street Coordinator Contract More information available here.
- [Extreme Heat this week](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1554) - The City of New Westminster Emergency Management Office (EMO) monitors weather conditions and activates extreme heat protocols if temperatures are expected to reach at least 33°C during the day and 17°C at night for two consecutive days. The EMO is currently focused on planning and outreach to our vulnerable populations, residents, property management companies, non-profits and
- [Laundry Love is Back](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1530) - We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Colleen Moyneur as the new Laundry Love Coordinator! We are also very grateful to Setit Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaners for agreeing to host our Laundry Love events. The program will be back in the community once a month starting in April. If you would like to contact Colleen they can be
- [Easter Hours at UGM](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1527)
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- [CONNECT Day - Happening Next Week!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1512)
- [2023 Homeless Count in New Westminster](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1495) - Help conduct anonymous surveys with people experiencing homelessness. What is the Homeless Count? The Homeless Count identifies people experiencing homelessness and engages them in a brief anonymous survey. The data collected is shared with government agencies, service providers, community groups, and funding organizations, for the purposes of developing programs that address homelessness. It’s also used
- [NEW Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT)](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1486)
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- [Annual UGM Christmas Dinner](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1470) - Annual Christmas Open House
- [Laundry Love Coordinator Position Available](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1465) - We are currently looking for a 15 hour/month Laundry Love New West Coordinator who will work with a local laundromat committed to putting on one FREE laundry event a month. Please see the job description here. New Westminster residents are encouraged to apply!
- [October 8th to 16th in New Westminster!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1423)
- [October 8 - 16 is Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1411)
- [Donations Needed!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1395)
- [We are hiring!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1384) - You can check out the Job Call for the Laundry Love Coordinator position here.
- [Homelessness Action Week (HAW) 2022](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1368) - The Community Engagement Working Group has been hard at work planning this years activities and we think it is going to be the best HAW yet! Saturday October 8th - HAW Kick off at Holy Trinity Cathedral - Community brunch, giveaways, storytelling walk... Sunday October 9th - no activities - Thanksgiving Monday October 10th -
- [HAW 2022 - World Food Day Leave No One Behind Community Eatery Challenge](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1373)
- [](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1357) - Would you like to be on the Board of the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society? Since 2005 we have been working to address homelessness issues in the City, first as a Coalition and then as a Society when we incorporated in 2012. Our vision is a community where everyone experiences a socially just quality of
- [Weekend Cooling Centres](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1350)
- [Support the New West Digital Inclusion Partnership!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1347)
- [Extreme Weather Support](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1344)
- [COOLING CENTRES NOW OPEN IN NEW WEST](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1340)
- [Recruiting for the Society Board](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1337) - Since 2005 we have been working to address homelessness issues in the City, first as a Coalition and then as a Society when we incorporated in 2012. Our vision is a community where everyone experiences a socially just quality of life. Our long-term mission is to collaborate, educate, and act to ensure access to healthy
- [News You Can Use](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1325) - June 29, 2022
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- [June 23, 2022 Updates](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1311) - Extreme Heat Information and Resources Survival Resources Guide Food Resources Calendar
- [News You Can Use - June 22, 2022](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1307) - You can view the weekly update here. You can subscribe to the weekly update here.
- [Our Weekly Update!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1283) - NWHCS - News You Can Use - June 15, 2022
- [NWHCS 2020 - 21 AGM](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1238) - March 24, 2022 3:00 to 4:00 on Zoom If you plan to attend, you can register to attend here. An email with the zoom link will be sent out closer to the date. If you have any questions please contact Betina at admin@nwhomeless.ca
- [NEWLY RELEASED:                           You are Pretty Much on Your Own...The Two Disasters of Homelessness and the  Pandemic.](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1231)
- [Extreme Weather Advisory Issued for New Westminster](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1220) - This EWA is being issued on January 24 at 11:10am, due to the following weather conditions and forecast: temperatures at or below zero degrees. The following shelter will be providing spaces during this EWA: Lower Mainland Purpose Society EWR Shelter Enter on Front Street side of building 8:00pm to 8:00am Space for up to 50
- [UPDATE: CNW Homelessness Action Strategy](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1216) - Virtual Community Event Feb 17, 2022 from 6:30 - 8:00 The City of New Westminster is developing a new Homelessness Action Strategy that will provide a five-year vision and plan for addressing homelessness. The previous strategy was foundational and contributed to a 58% reduction in unsheltered homelessness between 2008 and 2017. Recent events, including a
- [Extreme Weather Advisory Issued for New Westminster](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1213) - This EWA for New Westminster is being issued on January 19 at 9:40am, due to the following weather conditions and forecast: rain accumulation and a steady decline in temperatures dropping to zero degrees by end of week. The following shelter will be providing spaces during this EWA: Lower Mainland Purpose Society EWR Shelter 502 Columbia
- [EXTREME WEATHER ALERT](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1206) - Please Share Pursuant to sec. 2(2)(b) of the Assistance to Shelter Act an Extreme Weather Alert (EWA) is being issued for the municipality of New Westminster, British Columbia. This EWA activates the authorities in the Assistance to Shelter Act for police to assist persons at risk due to extreme weather conditions and remains in effect
- [FINAL Holiday Food Resources](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1202)
- [Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Information](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1197) - New Westminster currently has 54 permanent emergency shelter beds in operation. In addition, the City is working with BC Housing and Purpose Society to operationalize up to 50 extreme weather response program mats on the lower floor of the former Army and Navy department store and accessed off of Front Street. This additional shelter capacity
- [Food Resources during the Holiday Season](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1194)
- [Thank You New Westminster!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1180) - A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making Homelessness Action Week 2021 in New Westminster a success last week: All the Volunteers and Community members who provided their support! Aunt Leah's City of New Westminster Community Action Network Leaders Dan's Legacy Don't Go Hungry Food Program (St. Aidan’s, Knox and Queensborough) Elizabeth Fry
- [UPDATED CALENDAR: Homelessness Action Week  October 10 - 16, 2021](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1153)
- [It's Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster:](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1170) - Today folks with lived/living experience in homelessness, or are concerned about becoming homeless, are encouraged to visit Hyack Square (Columbia and 8th) from 1:00 to 2:30 and Holy Trinity (Carnarvon just east of 6th St.) from 4:00 to 5:30 to have your voices heard. Coffee, snacks, food (HTC), giveaways will be available. NEW: Coat Drive
- [Stay Tuned for the full HAW 2021 calendar arriving Wednesday! Today: HAW Community Food Drive](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1149)
- [We are Growing!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1133) - The NWHCS has just secured funding to support increasing our capacity to support the work we do in the community and to expand our I's on the Street program! We are currently hiring: I's on the Street Coordinator (10 hrs/wk contract September 2021 - July 2022) Coordination Services Assistant (10 hrs/wk contract September 2021 -
- [Extreme Weather Advisory](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1129)
- [Extreme Heat Weather Advisory and Resources](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1121) - With an Extreme Heat Weather Advisory being posted for the Lower Mainland by Environment Canada, temperatures are projected to be between 35 and 40 degrees celsius in some places. The New Westminster Emergency Management Office is reminding it residence to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses. For tips to assist in being comfortable and staying safe,
- [Vote for the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society and increase our chances of receiving much-needed funds!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1112) - $500,000 for Charities and Not-for-Profits Being Funded by MyGivingCircle In 2021 My Giving Circle is giving away $500,000 in grants to Charities, not-for-profits, and community groups. Their next round of grants will send $130,000 to the 80 charities that receive the most votes in Canada, the UK, the US, New Zealand, Ireland, and Australia by June
- [Homelessness Action Week October 11 - 17, 2020 #HAW2020](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1101) - #HAW2020 Official Poster New Westminster #HAW2020 Official Calendar Activity Posters: Thanksgiving Monday Takeaway Lunch courtesy of the BC Nurses Union and the Salvation Tuesday Community Dialogue: What can we do to address the housing crisis in New Westminster? Lower Mainland Purpose Society Wednesday NW Outreach Health Clinic and Women and Children's Dental Hygiene Care Clinic
- [Community steps up to support access to food as we deal with COVID-19](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1073) - THANK YOU to New Westminster- Burnaby MP Peter Julian (and Doris Mah), Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, the NW Firefighters Charitable Society, the NW Soccer Club, all the volunteers, and the New Westminster (and Burnaby) community for making the Drive Thru Food Drive on Saturday such a resounding success! An incredible amount of food was collected
- [New Westminster Overdose Memorial](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=1042) - Currently Accepting Art, Writing and Photos Submissions The New Westminster Overdose Community Action Team – Peer Network is assembling a memorial to commemorate the many lives that have been lost to the overdose crisis. They hope to capture the collective impact of the overdose crisis, which includes at least 95 lives cut short due to the contaminated drug supply
- [An open letter to the Greater Vancouver Foodbank](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=968) - While community food security is on all of our minds right now as we professionally and personally deal with the effects of the pandemic, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank recently proposed changes to its registration process that will have a long term effect on people's ability to access food supports. In early March they announced
- [COVID-19 Information Bulletin from the City of New Westminster](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=960) - Are you a faith group or non - profit organization that provides services in New West? The City is forming a working group to develop strategies to support our most vulnerable folks. You can find all the info here. Stay safe everyone, Betina
- [Follow us on Facebook!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=991) - Do you know we have a pretty active Facebook page and that it is the best place to keep up on what Coalition members are doing? We are also regularly updating it with COVID-19 related supports. You can also email us and we will try to point you in the right direction if you need help connecting to supports!
- [Supporting local service providers during the pandemic](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=964) - At times like these, it is understandable that people want to support those in our community who are in need. As someone who has been a food advocate in this community for years now, I am extremely worried about the ability of our local organizations to meet community needs as this crisis unfolds. While it
- [Easter Weekend Food supports](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=984)
- [Mobile Food Supports for those in need thanks to Purpose Society's Health Van!!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=974)
- [REMINDER: 55+ CONNECT DAY Feb 27th](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=957) - For all the details check out the updated flyer Holy Trinity is also doing their famous Clothing Boutique on 55+ CONNECT Day. They are in need of seasonal clothing donations, especially things like rainwear, weather-appropriate footwear, new socks, etc. For more information on how you can help please view the flyer.
- [Volunteers needed - New West Homeless Count](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=953) - The goals of the 2020 Homeless Count are to obtain a reliable estimate on the number of people experiencing homelessness, to obtain a demographic profile of those individuals through the count survey, and to identify long-term data trends of homelessness in the region. It is extremely important for our community to be represented in these
- [NEW THIS YEAR:  55+ CONNECT Day on Feb 27, 2020](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=947) - Are you 55+? Do you need to learn about support services in the community? Well, this is the day for you! Come enjoy a community breakfast put on by the folks at Holy Trinity Cathedral and then wander through the gym and visit a wide variety of service provider tables. Canada Revenue Agency will
- [Homeless Count 2020 - Call for Volunteers in New West and Greater Vancouver](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=941) - The 2020 Homeless Count team is recruiting qualified volunteers for the 2020 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver. The Count will take place throughout the region inside shelters during the evening of Tuesday, March 3, 2020 and on streets throughout the day and evening of Wednesday, March 4, 2020. By volunteering for the Count, you are helping to gather valuable information
- [It's not too late to purchase tickets for the 12th annual Fundraiser!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=937) - Tickets will be available on Eventbrite until noon (Transforming the Community to Inspire Action) and some tickets will be available to purchase at the door. Doors open at 5:30 for appetizers and mingling; Program starts at 6:30. It is going to be a great night of music, food, and inspiration! Not to mention you can support
- [It is Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=932) - We launched the week on Saturday with a HAW proclamation at the homelessness Awareness Community Walk which also included a Yarn bombing in Moody Park and large quantities of warm knitted items collected in the community. Them the UGM did their famous thanksgiving community lunch; not once but twice on Thanksgiving Monday! Today, October 15th,
- [Homelessness Action Week in the New West Record](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=927) - A big thank you to Theresa McManus for writing such a great article on #HAW2019. Read it here.
- [Next HAW Planning meeting October 2nd](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=925) - Homelessness Action Week (HAW) Meeting We are in the final stretch to making this year's HAW the best one yet! Our next planning meeting will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 9:00 to 10:30 at the Union Gospel Mission at 658 Clarkson Street in New Westminster. This year HAW will feature: a Community Homelessness Awareness Walk in Uptown;
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- [HAW is October 12 to 18th in New Westminster!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=905) - We have some exciting activities in place for this year's Homelessness Action Week to raise awareness about Homelessness Issues! Check out our Calendar!
- [Housing is the Difference... Community is the Connection](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=888) - This year Homelessness Action Week (HAW) in New Westminster runs from Saturday, October 12 to Friday, October 18 and our planning committee has been busy! Here is what we are planning: October 12: Family-Friendly Homelessness Awareness Walk in Uptown. October 14: Thanksgiving Lunch at Union Gospel Mission, 658 Clarkson St. October 15: Community Breakfast (8-9
- [Welcome!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=107) - Welcome to the website of the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society. The members of the NWHCS envision a world where every individual experiences a socially just quality of life. Our long-term mission is to collaborate, educate, and act to ensure access to healthy safe housing and supportive services in New Westminster. The Coalition incorporated in
- [Former Fundraisers: Our 11th Annual NWHCS Fundraiser](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=841) - Date: Thursday October 11th, 2018 Location: Columbia Theatre 530 Columbia Street, New Westminster The theme of this year’s Homelessness Action Week is “in an ideal world, you are my neighbour.“ Please join friends and acquaintances for an evening to contemplate this idea. There will be live music, guest speakers, a 50-50 draw and the ever-popular
- [Recent Meetings - Help Plan Homelessness Action Week!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=871) - Wednesday July 24, 2019 Homelessness Action Week (HAW) Meeting Let's make this year's HAW (October 12th to 18th) the best one ever! Our next planning meeting will be on Wednesday, July 24 from 9:30 to 10:30 at the Union Gospel Mission (UGM), 658 Clarkson Street in New Westminster. HAW will feature a Community Thanksgiving Lunch, a service
- [General Meeting](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=847) - Join us for our General Meeting on Tuesday April 30th, 2019. The meeting will take place in the basement of the Russell Building at 740 Carnarvon Street (Please use Alexander Street entrance).
- [Join Us in February](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=835) - Why: Our first Connect Day of the year When: Tuesday February 13 from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Where: Union Gospel Mission, 658 Clarkson Street and Lookout Housing, 750 Carnarvon Street. What: Hot soup and some of our community services We are having our first Connect Day of 2018 at both UGM and Lookout in
- [Notes from Our Tenth Fundraiser](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=831) - Thank you to everyone who attended our tenth annual fundraiser. It was an action-packed evening. From the welcoming music of Blues Express, to the heartfelt notes of the New Westminster Community Choir, to the thoughtful remarks from our speakers Mayor Cote, professor Joseph Moore and I's on the Street advocate Myke Germyn. Hope you got
- [Events in October 2017: Connect Day and the Tenth Annual NWHCS Fundraiser](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=817) - Please join us at the following events in October: Homelessness Action Week Connect Day 8-11:30 AM on Tuesday October 10 Breakfast at 8 AM This is a great opportunity to obtain information about help and resources that are available to you. Tenth Annual NWHCS Fundraiser Thursday October 12, 2017 This year's theme: LIVING TOGETHER: A
- [Updated Orientation Handbook](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=736) - The NWHCS Orientation Handbook has been revised as of March, 2017. Please click here to view the PDF. The same file is bookmarked in the About Us section of this site.
- [Next Board Meeting](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=723) - Our next board meeting is Monday March 13, 2017 at 9:30am in the Honeymoon Suite at the Russell Centre (740 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster).
- [2017 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=682) - Since 2002, the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness (RSCH) has conducted a region-wide count of homeless individuals every three years. The most recent count was in 2014. The main purpose of the homeless count is to enumerate and learn more about the homeless population in the Metro Vancouver region. The next count will
- [2016-2019 Strategic Plan](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=690) - In preparation for the development of a Strategic Plan, the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society (NWHCS) Coordinator worked together with Vantage Point to reach out to Board members and stakeholders to gather feedback on the historical successes of the coalition, past challenges, and the perceived purpose of the Society. On June 20th 2016 Vantage Point
- [Grant Received](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=612) - The NWHCS is grateful for the support of Beacon Unitarian Church and wish to thank them for their $2000 grant courtesy of the Church's "Share the Plate Fund." This grant will be used to support our very successful I's on the Street program, which engages homeless or at-risk-of-being-homeless persons into supervised employment cleaning and tidying
- [Request for Proposals](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=627) - New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society: Development of Strategic Plan The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from interested organizations and/or individuals and select the most appropriate candidate who is best able to facilitate an effective strategic planning process resulting in a new strategic plan for the society. Organization Overview: NWHCS
- [Homelessness Action Week 2016](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=659) - The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society is once again participating in Homelessness Action Week, which takes place between Monday October 10 and Sunday October 16. This year we ask you to join us at the following events, all for the purpose of increasing awareness around the issues of homelessness here in Metro Vancouver: Monday October
- [9th Annual Fundraiser and Auction](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=656) - Please join us for our annual fundraiser dinner. The theme this year is "The Future of Homelessness." We are once again at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia Street, in New Westminster. Doors open at 5:30 pm and our guest speaker will discuss the concerns and needs of homeless and at-risk youth. Tickets for this event
- [Naloxone Training Available](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=672) - Purpose Society is holding Naloxone training sessions. These are generally held the second Wednesday of each month (the next one is tentatively scheduled for November 9th). Anyone interested needs to sign-up either at reception, or by calling Purpose Society at 604-526-2522. We also offer workshops on demand for groups. Free kits are available for those
- [Many Thanks!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=676) - Thank you to all those who attended our fundraiser! We had a great turnout despite the weather and it was wonderful to see both long term members and new faces at the event. A big shoutout to the presenters - Mark Gifford of the school board and Vancouver Foundation, Meredith Egan who did a wonderful
- [Winter 2016](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=606) - Notes for Thursday January 21, 2016 8:30a - 10:00a Board Meeting 10:00a - 11:30a General Meeting Please join us at the Russell Centre, 750 Carnarvon Street, in New Westminster.
- [HAW 2015 Review](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=596) - This year’s Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster included a number of events. On Monday, the traditional Thanksgiving meal was served up by Union Gospel Mission. Connect Day was hosted by Holy Trinity Cathedral on Tuesday. Twenty-six organizations participated and over 100 people attended. All kinds of services were on offer, from donated clothing to
- [HAW 2015](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=588) - Homelessness Action Week 2015 New Westminster Events Mon Oct 12 Thanksgiving lunch at UGM, 658 Clarkson, 12:00-2:00 pm Tue Oct 13: Connect Day at Holy Trinity, 514 Carnarvon Breakfast, 8:00-9:00 am Freebies: coffee, pie, clothing, blankets, toiletries, harm reduction supplies, haircuts, hearing tests, pet food, dental consultations, 9:00-11:30 am More: flu shots, anonymous rapid HIV
- [8th Annual Fundraiser & Auction](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=562) - Join us for The 8th Annual New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society Fundraiser Gala & Silent Auction Guest Speaker: Judy Graves Recipient of the 2014 Freedom of the City Award "Throughout her 33-year career with the city of Vancouver, Judy Graves cultivated caring connections with people living on the streets and in shelters, and served as
- [Another Big Thank You](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=545) - New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society (NWHCS) says a BIG THANK YOU! to Vancity for supporting I’s on the Street And thanks to all the wonderful people at the Vancity New Westminster community branch for all their support! I’s on the Street is an award winning outreach/support services program that engages homeless or at-risk-of-being-homeless persons into
- [Autumn 2014: Homelessness Action Week](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=515) - 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 Mon
- [7th Annual Fundraising Dinner/Auction](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=500) - NEW WESTMINSTER HOMELESSNESS COALITION SOCIETY presents 7th Annual Fundraising Dinner/Auction Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the historic Columbia Theatre (530 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC) Tickets: $75 each (tax receipts issued for allowable portion) COME HAVE FUN AND MIX WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR A GOOD CAUSE!!! Doors open at 5:30 pm - Dinner served at
- [Thank You Vancity!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=491) - The NWHCS wishes to thank the New Westminster community branch of Vancity for their grant of $500 for our I's on the Street program. This poster is on display at their branch at 511 Sixth Street and reads: gather 'round Good Money Making A Difference In Your Community New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society recently received
- [Autumn 2013](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=470) - The first Annual General Meeting since this coalition became a society took place on Thursday, August 22. The Board of Directors for the coming year are: Lorrie Wasyliw – Co-Chair Wes Everaars – Co-Chair Kara-Leigh Bloch – Treasurer David Brown – Secretary Vallen Mah – Member at Large Val Macdonald – Member at Large Andrew
- [November, 2013](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=482) - The NWHCS recently participated in a networking event sponsored by Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity). We were able to win the "Best Pitch" award, and are happy to direct the proceeds to our "I's on the Street" program. Pictured below is Kara-Leigh Bloch at the event:
- [What's Happening in August 2013](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=466) - Our next Connect Day takes place on Wednesday August 14, 2013 at Shiloh Sixth Avenue United Church between 9:00 and 11:30 am. For more information about the service providers who will be attending, please call 604-522-3443 or email us. The Church is located at 1111 Sixth Avenue, New Westminster. Also in August is the Annual
- [Connect Days 2013](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=461) - Please check back for more details on our upcoming Connect Days. Join us on Thursday May 16th at St. Barnabas Church (1010 Fifth Avenue, New Westminster, 604-526-6646), and on Wednesday August 14th at Shiloh-Sixth Avenue United Church (1111 Sixth Avenue, New Westminster, 604-522-3443).
- [Society Meeting Dates set for 2013](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=453) - Scheduled meeting dates for the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society in 2013 are as follows: Thursday January 24 Thursday March 28 Thursday May 23 Thursday July 25 Thursday September 26 Thursday November 28 Meeting start times are 9:00 AM, at Shiloh Sixth Avenue United Church unless otherwise noted.
- [Homelessness Action Week Review](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=447) - The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society participated in the annual Homelessness Action Week, hosting a number of events throughout town last week. The events were well attended and we would like to thank all the volunteers and donors who helped out. For details of what happened last week, you can check out the article from
- [Homelessness Action Week 2012](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=440) - There will be a full week of activities in New Westminster during this year's Homelessness Action Week. Join us at the Union Gospel Mission on Monday October 8th for Thanksgiving Dinner. On Tuesday October 9th, Connect Day will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral. Take a tour of various residences on Wednesday October 10th, and
- [Fundraising Dinner & Auction](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=432) - Please support the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society and those who are homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by attending our Fundraising Dinner and Auction.
- [Our recent Mini Connect Day](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=410) - The second of our Mini Connect Days was held May 16th at Holy Trinity Church and was a great success. We had twelve service providers in attendance and about 125 clients were able to take advantage of the services. Below are some snapshots from the event. The next Mini Connect Day will be held at
- [April 2012 Notes](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=404) - 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.
- [February 2012 Notes](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=398) - 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
- [Toque Tuesday](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=369) - 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
- [Our Next Meeting](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=365) - You are welcome to attend our first meeting of 2012 on: Thursday January 19, 2012, 9:00 AM Shiloh Sixth Avenue United Church 1111 6th Avenue New Westminster, BC
- [How to Stop Homelessness: An Instructional Video](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=313) - To recognize Homelessness Action Week (October 10-16), The Greater Vancouver Steering Committee on Homelessness launched a people-powered video filmed on September 30 at the Woodward's Atrium in downtown Vancouver:
- [Homelessness Action Week 2011](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=182) - The Seventh Annual Homelessness Action Week will be October 10-16, 2011. Communities and organizations throughout Metro Vancouver, BC and the Yukon will organize events to mark Homelessness Action Week. You can help to make Homelessness Action Week a success. In Metro Vancouver, Homelessness Action Week, is organized by the Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness.
- [NWHC Annual Fundraiser](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=186) - The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition would like to invite you to SAVE THE DATE for our 4th annual fundraising dinner on Thursday October 13th at the magnificently restored Columbia Theatre, Lafflines Comedy Club. Our Coalition is an affiliation of more than 35 non-profit organizations, community, business and government representatives, committed to ending homelessness in New
- [World Homeless Day 10/10/11](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=175) - On the 10th of the 10th 2011 millions of people around the world will mark World Homeless Day in many varied ways and change the lives of homeless people in their local community. The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to homeless people’s needs locally and provide opportunities for the community to
- [Next Meeting](https://nwhomeless.ca/?p=114) - You are welcome to attend our next meeting on: Thursday September 29, 2011, 9:00 AM Shiloh Sixth Avenue United Church 1111 6th Avenue New Westminster, BC Agenda: 1.0 INTRODUCTIONS Co-Chairs: Chuck Puchmayr & Lorrie Wasyliw 2.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES 3.1 Adoption of Minutes for May 26th, 2011 4.0 NEW BUSINESS 5.0

## Pages

- [main page](https://nwhomeless.ca/) - Announcements: Happening now! New West Belonging Challenge. Tiny Homes Village coming to the West End! Will You Be My Neighbour Downtown New Westminster Community Asset Map OUR VISION: A connected and compassionate community where everyone belongs. OUR MISSION: We Inform, Engage and Advocate to improve life for unhoused and at-risk people in new Westminster. OUR
- [Will You Be My Neighbour](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2350) - Everyone needs to feel like they belong in our downtown neighbourhood - residents, non profits, businesses and unhoused community members - and this project will work towards that. It envisions a downtown New Westminster where everyone feels they belong - where connections are strong and support is available. About the Will You Be My Neighbour Project:
- [New West Advocacy Network](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2419) - NEW FOR 2025 Over the past three years, the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society has been reconnecting with its roots as a strong advocate for securing essential support for those who are unhoused or at risk. In the first phase of our new strategic planning process, we established a renewed Vision, and Mission and articulated
- [Who Are We?](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1761) - Our Vision A Connected and Compassionate Community where Everyone Belongs. Our Mission: We Inform, Engage and Advocate to improve life for unhoused and at-risk people in New Westminster. Our Values: We believe everyone deserves compassion and care. We believe people should be involved in the decisions that impact their lives. We learn from our actions to
- [Our Work](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=123) - Our Work The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society work includes: Planning and coordinating Homelessness Action Week Planning and coordinating CONNECT Days where service providers share information resources and services with community members. Participating in the Will You Be My Neighbour Project on belonging in the downtown. In partnership with the City of New Westminster, implementing the
- [Get Involved!](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1016) - Get Involved! Please contact our Coalition and Projects Coordinator if you would like more information, would like to support our work, or get involved in anyway! You can also express your interest in volunteering by completing this form. If you would like to keep abreast of our work and activities in the community, you can
- [NW Food Security Action Plan Implementation](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1019) - Food Security in New Westminster If you are looking for emergency food resources such as free community meals or grocery programs, please visit the City of New Westminster website. When the New Westminster Community Poverty Reduction Strategy was being developed back in 2016, community food insecurity was identified as a priority. In the Five-year action
- [New West Homelessness Action Strategy](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1971) - The new City of New Westminster Homelessness Action Strategy was adopted by City Council in July 2022. The New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society is working directly with the City to support its implementation. The work concentrates on the following areas: Please visit the City Website for more information.
- [Homelessness Action Week (HAW)](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1085) - COMING SOON: October 10 to 16, 2026 – Homelessness Action Week in New Westminster. Homelessness Action Week is our main week of the year, it provides an opportunity to: Raise public awareness and understanding of the causes of homelessness, and the needs of the unhoused population, while challenging stigma toward the unhoused. Engage local organizations in
- [Public Statements](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2309) - Board statement on the passing of Qayqayt First Nation Chief Rhonda Larrabee. Photo: B. Wheeler The Board of the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Qayqayt First Nation Chief Rhonda Larrabee. We extend our healing thoughts to her family and the Qayqayt Nation. As a long-time friend of our Coalition, she
- [Contact Us](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2646) - New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society
- [In the Community](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2365) - Just Launched: Downtown New Westminster Community Asset Map (Feb 18, 2026) The Downtown New Westminster Community Asset Map is now live! This online tool highlights the many strengths, services, gathering places, and connection points that already exist in the downtown neighbourhood. It’s designed to help community members better understand the downtown neighbourhood, become more knowledgeable
- [Advocate](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2156) - Advocate Get involved and advocate for housing, supports and programs that will address homelessness and housing in our community. New for 2025 Over the past three years, the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society has been reconnecting with its roots as a strong advocate for securing essential support for those who are unhoused or at risk.
- [Inform](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2147) - Inform Want to learn more about homelessness issues? Check out the Inform, Engage and Advocate Series Issue 7: Community Food Security April 2025 Click here to view the enlarged and complete Inform, Engage and Advocate, Issue 7 Issue 4 Homelessness 101 Homelessness Action Week Oct 2024 #HAW2024NewWest Click here to view the enlarged and complete
- [Engage](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=2153) - Engage Get involved and support the work of the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society in the community. Join the Community Engagement Working Group. It is open to service providers and community members interested in supporting on our activities in the community. The working group currently meets on the last Thursday of the month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.
- [Subscribe](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1637) - Subscribe to our Newsletter * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Organization/Business/Community Member Disclaimer: Completing the above form gives the NWHCS permission to send you our weekly newsletter.
- [Homelessness Action Week (HAW)](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1025) - Every October, Homelessness Action Week sees communities around the province raise awareness around homelessness by hosting a variety of events to engage the community and support vulnerable community members. HAW2023 is October 7th to October 14th in New Westminster. The Community Engagement Working Group has been meeting since May 2023 to plan the activities. If
- [Privacy Policy](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1628) - Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://nwhomeless.ca. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a
- [Home Page](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=1577)
- [Links](https://nwhomeless.ca/?page_id=85) - Resources and Related sites http://stophomelessness.ca/ The Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness (RSCH) is a coalition of community organizations and all levels of government. http://raisingtheroof.org/ Raising the Roof provides strong and effective national leadership on long-term solutions to homelessness through partnership and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, investment in local communities, and public education.

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