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Anglicans of West Point Grey Neighbourhood Ministry
General Meeting - Thursday January 26, 7-9pm at St. Helen's. Come learn more about this transformative ministry and all the volunteer opportunities waiting for you!
 About the Neighbourhood Ministry:
In April, 2008, St. Helen’s spearheaded an effort to minister to the homeless of West Point Grey. The Anglicans of West Point Grey Neighbourhood Ministry is a collaborative ministry offered by the parishes of St. Anselm’s, St. Philip’s and St. Helen’s to serve people living on our streets. One or more Street Ministry Teams of approximately three people walk the streets of West Point Grey two days or evenings per week, handing out care packages to needy persons and offering conversation and friendship. The care packages are donated by parishioners and include snacks, fresh fruit, clothing and toiletries, assembled by teams from each parish.
The Neighbourhood Ministry collaborates with other area outreach initiatives, including the Kitsilano Shower Program (Saturdays, Kits Community Centre), Coast Society, the City of Vancouver and the Provincial BC Housing to identify homeless neighbours who should be considered for supportive housing . Neighbourhood Ministry volunteers offer assistance in other ways - helping the homeless connect with medical services, replace lost identification, and complete tax and other forms that help these folks access services for which they are eligible.
The Neighbourhood Ministry has many meaningful volunteer opportunities to serve those in your community and would love to have you join us. For more information, or to participate, please contact Vicki Potter, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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