Advocacy
Public Statements
Where we’ve spoken up on behalf of unhoused and at-risk people in New Westminster — our public statements, letters and delegations, most recent first.
Statement on the Passing of Chief Rhonda Larrabee
The Board was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Qayqayt First Nation Chief Rhonda Larrabee, a long-time friend of our Coalition.
New Stewards for I’s on the Street (IOTS) Program
Lookout Housing and Health Society, in partnership with Elizabeth Fry Society, has been selected as the new stewards of the IOTS Program.
Statement Supporting the Tiny Homes Village at 502 Twentieth Street
NWHCS supports the development of a 30-unit tiny homes village by BC Housing, a meaningful step toward ending homelessness in New West.
January 22, 2026
Open Letter on Decriminalization and Safer Supply in BC
Our concern with the province ending the decriminalization pilot and curtailing the safer supply program.
October 6, 2025
Homelessness Action Week 2025 Statement to City Council
Jack York’s delegation to CNW City Council marking Homelessness Action Week 2025 and introducing Voices in Action.
August 6, 2025
Statement on the 2025 Point in Time Homeless Count
The count indicated a significant increase in unsheltered homelessness in New Westminster and the region.
June 13, 2025
Submission Supporting the Purpose Society Safe Consumption Site Permit
Strong support for the Temporary Use Permit allowing Purpose Society to continue life-saving services at 40 Begbie Street.
February 24, 2025
The Need for an Inhalation Overdose Prevention Site
Urging the City to establish an inhalation overdose prevention site given the rise in smoking-related overdose deaths.
October 7, 2024
Homelessness Action Week 2024 Proclamation Statement
Thanking Mayor Johnstone and Council for proclaiming Homelessness Action Week 2024, and the work still ahead.
September 13, 2024
Statement on Councillor Minhas’ Comments on the Purpose Nightly Shelter
Responding to criticism of the Purpose Nightly Shelter and the misconceptions it perpetuates about homelessness.