Six months ago today we launched DTES Response to ensure COVID-19 does not disproportionately affect our most vulnerable. Now, as we continue to face two public health emergencies — a pandemic and an overdose crisis, we can’t stop fighting for the Downtown Eastside. These are unsettling times, but in these times of uncertainty there is […]
Thank you. Because of you, our Respond to Hunger Now campaign raised $20,695. That means 1,200 of our most vulnerable in the Downtown Eastside will receive a warm and healthy meal until May 18.
THANK YOU! We would like to give one big THANK YOU to all you for responding so generously to our invite to donate and broaden awareness! “We are very grateful for the people organizing this fundraising campaign and we are especially grateful for those who have donated. Without these funds it would have been close […]
A huge thank you goes out to Telus for proving DTES Response and DTES SRO Collaborative with some mobile phones and 6 months pre-paid phone plans! These go far in helping our front line workers to stay connected with the non-profits while monitor the health and safety of residents and the un-housed, as well as provide a way for folks stay socially connected while sheltering in or to reach out for support.