homelessness

“We can end homelessness, and we can end it now:” Two Vancouver actions call for a national housing strategy

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/21/2010 - 01:00
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By Mara Kardas-Nelson

Hundreds gathered outside the Vancouver Art Gallery today to call upon all levels of government to implement and support a national housing strategy.

Signs that said “The People Say: Build Homes Now!,” “Homes Not Games,” and “End Poverty. It’s Not a Game” lined the steps of the Gallery as advocates spoke of the need for greater federal involvement in ensuring increased access to safe and affordable housing nationwide.

The Olympic Tent Village: A safe community

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 01:00
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By Mara Kardas-Nelson

Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) neighbourhood is not known as one of the city’s most beautiful. Notoriously referred to as Canada’s poorest postal code, the DTES has high rates of poverty, drug use, and sex work. Next to glossy Gastown, it can seem dark and ominous, viewed by many as offering little else than prowling police and a strong homeless presence.

Art and activism meet, with the help of a red tent

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/19/2010 - 01:00
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By Mara Kardas-Nelson

Two pro-social housing campaigns have joined together to create awareness about homelessness and the need for a national housing strategy.

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