Burnaby

The Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness is organizing a sixth annual Homelessness Action Week in Burnaby from October 10-16th.

The Burnaby events for Homelessness Action Week provide access to health care and outreach worker support, clothing and food for many Burnaby people who are dealing with the issue of homelessness and living in extreme poverty.

Kick Off To Homelessness Action Week

Date: Saturday, October 8th
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Ethos Coffee House – #30-8650 Cinnamon Drive

Presentation and What Do People Need game.

10/10/11 World Homeless Day

Date: Monday, October 10th
Time: 2:00pm
Place: TBA

Documentary: Poor No More
Free Admission

Salvation Army Soup and Sandwich Night

Date: Monday, October 10th
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Southside Community Church – 7135 Walker Avenue

Thanksgiving Lunch at West Burnaby United Church

Date: Tuesday, October 11th
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Place: West Burnaby United Church – 6050 Sussex Avenue

11:00am: line up for tickets
12:00pm: first sitting
12:30pm: second sitting
Increased Clothing Distribution with the Progressive Housing Society Mobile Outreach Van

Progressive Housing Society Mobile Outreach Van

Date: Wednesday, October 12th
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Place: New Life Community Church – 8765 Government Road

Special Lunch and Increased Clothing Distribution

Burnaby Homeless Connect

Date: Thursday, October 13th
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Place: Southside Community Church – 7135 Walker Avenue

-Free Admission-
Includes: Pancake breakfast, blood pressure clinic, food care clinic, nurse practitioner, prevention nurse, dentist, optometrist, make overs, haircuts, Legal Services Society, learning table, outreach workers, games, free clothing, comfort kits, personal toiletry items, barbecue lunch, door prizes, community art project.

Presentations in Burnaby Schools

Date: Friday, October 14th
Time: Through-out the day
Place: Through-out the City of Burnaby

 Fired Up For The Homeless: Winter Kick-Off Clothing Drive

Date: Saturday, October 15th
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Place: Burnaby Fire Department – 4867 Sperling Avenue

The Burnaby Fire Department will be holding their Annual Open House during Fire Prevention Week. In support of Progressive Housing Society, the firefighters are challenging members of our community to each bring a much-needed article of warm clothing to help fill the Societyʼs Mobile Outreach Van and clothe the homeless this winter season!

What they need:

- Winter Coats
- Sleeping Bags
- Gloves
- Toques
- Long Underwear
- Wool Socks