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:
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.
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).
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…
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…
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…
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…
