Downtown Eastside

Downtown Eastside is a community organization that provides support and resources to individuals in need in Vancouver, BC. They offer a range of services aimed at addressing issues such as homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Through various programs and initiatives, Downtown Eastside works to improve the well-being of marginalized populations and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all community members. Generated from their business information

FIRST UNITED has been dedicated to building better futures in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for 140 years, providing essential services, community connections, and healing. Through advocacy and direct support, they work to address the challenges of extreme poverty, mental illness, and trauma, fostering dignity and belonging for all individuals in the community. Committed to a harm reduction perspective, FIRST UNITED operates as a low-barrier service provider, welcoming individuals from all walks of life without exception. Their initiatives include tenancy reform advocacy, community programs, and opportunities for personal involvement, such as volunteering and fundraising, to enhance support for their neighbors facing homelessness and displacement. Generated from the website

First United Church Social in Vancouver, Canada has been dedicated to seeking a just society for over 135 years through ministry, housing advocacy, and community service. Their programs in the Downtown Eastside address challenges such as extreme poverty, trauma, mental illness, and oppression. Operating from a harm reduction perspective, First United Church Social provides essential services, connection, and healing to individuals from all walks of life. They strive to build better futures by responding to the most pressing needs of the community and advocating for compassion, dignity, and justice. Generated from their website