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REMINDER: 55+ CONNECT DAY Feb 27th
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
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 findings as Governments, funders and community agencies rely on data from homeless counts to help make informed policy and program decisions.
The Homeless Count is happening March 3rd and 4th; with the shelter count (enumerating individuals experiencing homelessness that are sheltered) taking place on the evening of March 3rd and the day time street count (enumerating individuals experiencing homelessness that are unsheltered) taking place on March 4th.
We are still in need of volunteers (4-hour shifts) to help with the count on the 4th. If you are interested, the New Westminster volunteer training is happening on Tuesday, Feb 18th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
To register you can contact the Count Coordinator Julie via email at homeless2020@outlook.com or phone at 604.351.0160. You can also complete the volunteer application.
NEW THIS YEAR: 55+ CONNECT Day on Feb 27, 2020
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 also be onsite with their volunteer community tax preparers so you can even get your taxes done for FREE.
For more information, or if you are a non- profit service provider that caterers to the 55+ age group and would like to participate, contact Betina at admin@nwhomeless.ca
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020
Community Breakfast 8 to 9 am
Service Provider CONNECT Morning 9 am to noon
Holy Trinity Cathedral
514 Carnarvon St., New Westminster
It’s not too late to purchase tickets for the 12th annual Fundraiser!
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 the Coalition by taking part in the 50/50 draw, silent auction, and <$25 table!