Articles about or mentioning Homelessness Action Week 2011 throughout Metro Vancouver.
The Province
Vancouver street homelessness drops 82 per cent over last year: Report
By Kent Spencer | Friday, October 14
Maple Ridge News
Time for the homeless to shine
By Monisha Martins | Friday, October 14
The Georgia Straight
Rent banks could be a relief for Vancouver tenants with troubles
By Carlito Pablo | Thursday, October 13
New West Record
New Westminster Homelessness Action Week fundraiser tonight
By Theresa McManus | Thursday, October 13
The Georgia Straight
Jack Layton’s legacy of combatting homelessness lives on in Vancouver
By Charlie Smith | Thursday, October 13
Burnaby NewsLeader – Opinion
Team Burnaby gets an issue—but will it stick?
By Grant Granger | Thursday, October 13
North Shore Outlook
COVER STORY: Faces of homelessness
By Todd Coyne | Wednesday, October 12
24 Hrs
DTES dinner builds community, hope
By Stephanie Ip | Tuesday, October 11
New Westminster News Leader
Seniors add to changing face of NW homelessness
By Tyler Orton | Tuesday, October 11
CTV News
Serving up Thanksgiving dinner… and hope
By ctvbc.ca | Monday, October 10
The Georgia Straight
Sleepbox offers a chance to doze in crowded areas
by Charlie Smith | October 9, 2011
Maple Ridge News
Inclusive community is focus of Homelessness Action Week
By Maple Ridge News | October 7, 2011
News 1130
More members of Vancouver’s working poor staying in shelters
They have tough choices to make
by Tamara Slobogean | October 7, 2011
Metro Vancouver
Order of B.C. winner looks out for the homeless
Director of Lookout Society doesn’t want anyone to face what she endured when she was homeless
By Phylicia Torrevillas | October 7, 2011
CNW
UGM kicks off Homelessness Action Week with all-day Thanksgiving Dinner served to thousands on the Downtown Eastside
Vancouver | October 6, 2011
North Shore News
Agencies plan week for homeless
18 organizations co-operate locally during national action week
By Benjamin Alldritt | October 5, 2011
Burnaby Now
Help out the homeless
Organizers of event seeking socks, toothbrushes, jackets for people living on the streets
By Jennifer Moreau | September 30, 2011
News: September 6, 2011
The City of Richmond is the first municipality in 2011 to Proclaim Homelessness Action Week 2011!
WHEREAS, Everyday in our municipality there are men, women, youth and children who do not have a place to call home; and
WHEREAS, Community action and participation are essential in addressing and eliminating issues and circumstances that contribute to homelessness; and
WHEREAS, During this week, activities and events will be offered and the community will be encouraged to participate and learn abut the many issues related to homelessness, about the community agencies that offer services and support to persons who are homeless, and about what each of us as citizens can do to help.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Malcom Brodie, as MAYOR of the City of Richmond, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM October 10 to 16, 2011, as “HOMELESSNESS ACTION WEEK”
