Council is working hard to provide homes for our residents who face homelessness.
Creating enough safe, clean, and affordable housing is not a goal that can be achieved overnight, unfortunately.
In the meantime, having residents sleeping on the street or going without food or other necessities is unacceptable.
Through grants, partnerships, and direct outreach, we help provide homeless and under-housed residents from the Downtown Eastside and other areas of the city with shelter, free or low-cost food, and other services and resources.
Find shelters, financial assistance, and other amenities
Amenities include public library, cafeteria, art and recreation programs, adult learning and literacy programs, weight room, and outreach services. The centre is located at 401 Main St, Vancouver BC. 604-665-2220.
Amenities include social, recreational and life-skill development programs, showers, laundry, and cafeteria with low-cost meals. The centre is located at 320 Alexander St, Vancouver BC. 604-665-3075.
Amenities include an education centre, reading room, low-cost cafeteria, and programs for arts and recreation, health, youth and volunteers. The centre is located at 609 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC. 604-665-2391.
Centre provides personal and family support services, and offers an out of school, pre-school and day-care program for children. The centre has a gym, hobby rooms, and club rooms. Located at 920 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC. Phone: 604-257-6949
The Thunderbird Community Centre is located at 2311 Cassiar St, Vancouver, BC. 604-713-1818. Amenities include a fitness centre, gym, games room, computer lab, and playground.
Meet a City of Vancouver advocate for the homeless
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Video: "Ending Homelessness"
Metro Vancouver homeless counts
The Metro Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness (RSCH) oversee the annual Homeless Count, a 24-hour snapshot of homelessness in Metro Vancouver.
