Mobilize practical help for Metro Vancouver’s homelessUnion Gospel Mission

COMPETED FOR

$100K
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Competed in
Cycle 2

Goals

  • Bring food, blankets, water, and more to Vancouver’s "hidden" homeless
  • Give referrals to recovery, employment programs, and other services
  • Offer transportation to shelters, hospitals, clinics, other agencies
  • Build caring relationships and follow up on a consistent basis

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Overview

From 10PM—4AM, the Mobile Mission rescue vehicle goes out into the night to seek out  homeless men and women living in all regions of Metro Vancouver. These “hidden homeless” often sleep in parks, on beaches, under bridges, or in overgrown/wooded areas. Outreach Workers in the Mobile Mission seek out these places with the express purpose of making contact with men and women in need, building trusting relationships, meeting their immediate needs for food, clothing, blankets or shelter, and working with them to offer help in taking steps out of homelessness and into safety. With strong connections across Metro Vancouver, as well as an in-house and highly effective recovery program, Outreach Workers are able to walk with the hardest to house individuals and give them the help they need to start down a new path to a bright future.

How will the $100K be used?

$ 75,000 Salaries for Outreach team
$ 7,000 Fuel, maintenance and insurance
$ 18,000 Food, socks, blankets and supplies

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