– sign the petition
– volunteer to fast for a week
– attend the “passing of the spoon”
– pass the message along
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Posts Tagged ‘homeless’
Homelessness Hunger Strike Relay
March 23, 2009Rights for Real: Law and Social Justice
March 23, 2009
. . . a talk by Margot Young
Responses from Deborah Campbell and Sean Condon
Moderated by Am Johal
Tuesday, March 24 – 7:30-9:00 pm
1202 East Pender
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Video Links and Tom Lacey Editorial: Directions
December 23, 2008
Great editorial by Tom Lacey and video links sidebar from BPF Tampa Bay. Videos of Robina Courtin, Thich Nhat Hanh, The Dalai Lama, Philippe Goldin, Matthieu Ricard, . . . [editorial and sidebar]
Bike Trailer for Homeless Victoria Binners
November 20, 2008
An innovative new project in Victoria distributes specialized bikes and trailers to homeless people who earn an income by collecting recyclable bottles. The bike trailers provide “binners” with a custom-built cart for storing their belongings and collecting recyclables. The trailer floors fold out into a platform for a built-in emergency tent.
Project Homeless Connect: This Friday!
October 15, 2008
[from Anne]
If you or someone you know might have some time to volunteer for this event as part of Homeless Action Week, please see below and contact Celine (her contact info is below).
From: Celine Mauboules
Subject: Do you have some time to help the homeless?
[on Friday October 17th, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at Belkin House (555 Homer Street)]
RCMP Secretly Funded Anti-Insite Research
October 8, 2008
Formal complaint to Auditor General requests an investigation into RCMP financing of four injection site critiques… [details]
Hope in Shadows: Awards… Exhibition… Sales
October 6, 2008
Thursday, October 9 (Morning and Evening)
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Canada Does Not Meet Human Rights Obligations
September 8, 2008
Canada is failing to meet key international obligations on the issue of housing and homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, according to submissions made by Pivot Legal Society to the United Nations Human Rights Council today. [details]
Tomorrow: Justice Rocks!
August 29, 2008
Strathcona Park
Saturday, August 30
12:00 noon to 8:00pm
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Pivot and MEC Blanket Homeless with Rights
December 18, 2007
Pivot and MEC to blanket homeless with legal rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2007
Pivot Legal Society today began giving away the first run of its new Rights Blanket to homeless individuals living in the Downtown Eastside at the LifeSkills Centre on Cordova Street.
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