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St. James opening 26 interim women-only shelter beds on Downtown Eastside

Vancouver – St. James Community Service Society is opening 26 interim women-only emergency shelter beds at 329 Powell Street beginning the week of Nov. 28, 2011.   

St. James selected to develop, manage and operate affordable housing at former Remand Centre site

St. James Community Service Society has been selected by BC Housing to develop, manage and operate an innovative project at Vancouver's former Remand Centre.

Small Victories fundraising luncheon a resounding success in 2011

The 2011 Small Victories  lunch, held October 13 at the Pan Pacific Hotel, was a successful event, raising $100,000 in gifts and pledges. About 150 guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the St. James Community Service Society at the luncheon. Hosted by Global TV anchor Chris Gailus (pictured below with SJ Board President Marleen Morris), guests watched two new videos: one about the new mural, and one celebrating our anniverary.

St. James Adds to Expertise with Four New Board Members

St. James Community Service Society, a leading provider of housing, health and other social services for Vancouver’s most vulnerable citizens, today announced the election of four new board members.

JULY 2011 -- St. James Community Service Society mural celebrates 50 years

Improving the lives of vulnerable people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is what St. James Community Service Society is about and has been about for half a century. In keeping with this goal, SJCSS is proud to unveil, at the Powell Street Festival, a mural by Vancouver artists Joey Mallett and Rita Buchwitz.

 

May 2010 - $30.6m Construction Funding Announced for Supported Housing Development

November 25th, 2009 - 26 New Emergency Housing Beds for Homeless Women Opening November 30th, 2009

On November 30th, 2009, St. James Community Service Society is opening 26 permanent new emergency housing beds for homeless women in Vancouver.

October 23rd 2009 - Small Victories

St. James' annual Small Victories luncheon that happened on October 22nd was a stunning success. Over 250 guests attended the event, raising over $75,000 that will go towards supporting social and healthcare services in the Downtown Eastside and beyond.

September 25th 2009 - Please join us for the Small Victories luncheon

The goal of Small Victories is to introduce people to St. James Community Service Society and the work we do. This is a free luncheon but all guests will have the opportunity to make a private donation if they feel inspired.

Adult Guardianship Program

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