Her Journey, Her Power: Donna’s Story
Originally from Powell River, Donna has called Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside home for the past 37 years. For just under 20… Continue reading Her Journey, Her Power: Donna’s Story
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The Origins and Current Impact of the Dragon Boat Festival
By Amanda The fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, which typically falls in June on the Gregorian calendar, is… Continue reading The Origins and Current Impact of the Dragon Boat Festival
Her Journey, Her Power: DJ’s Story
DJ has lived in the Downtown Eastside for 28 years and has called Vancouver home her entire life. She loves… Continue reading Her Journey, Her Power: DJ’s Story
Reflecting on Asian Heritage Month
By Amanda May marks Asian Heritage Month. On this special occasion, let us take a moment to honour the remarkable… Continue reading Reflecting on Asian Heritage Month
Her Journey, Her Power: Jasper’s Story
When Jasper moved to Vancouver from Beijing six years ago, she came to support her daughter’s career in design and… Continue reading Her Journey, Her Power: Jasper’s Story
Her Journey, Her Power: Esther’s Story
When Esther arrived in Vancouver from Tanzania in 2023, she was searching for a fresh start, a place where she… Continue reading Her Journey, Her Power: Esther’s Story
Through the struggles: Priscilla’s path to lasting change
Priscilla is a 52-year-old member of the Stoney Nakoda Nation. 13 years after her first visit at our drop-in centre,… Continue reading Through the struggles: Priscilla’s path to lasting change
This is not (just) our annual campaign
Imagine a world where every door is locked and you have to request access, where getting healthy food you can… Continue reading This is not (just) our annual campaign
Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Sam
Volunteers are a fundamental aspect of DEWC. Today, we want to highlight Sam, who seized the opportunity to be a… Continue reading Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Sam
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day at DEWC
Last month, we gathered at our 302 Columbia Street Drop-in Centre to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day. It was a… Continue reading National Indigenous Peoples’ Day at DEWC
Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Teresa
Teresa has been volunteering with us since 2004!Teresa immigrated from Hong Kong to Canada in the 1970’s and soon became… Continue reading Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Teresa
Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Florence
Florence (aka Melinda) who has been volunteering with DEWC for 5 years! She first started volunteering when she became sober… Continue reading Peer volunteer highlight: Meet Florence