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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
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…
EXTREME WEATHER ALERT
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…
NEW Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT)
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is pleased to announce the launch of the Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) in the City of New Westminster. PACT is a mobile, community-led team that offers support to individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. PACT is an alternative or auxiliary response to police intervention, providing crisis support…