Aboriginal Shelter

Provided by: Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)

Service Description

An emergency low-barrier shelter that accommodates up to 55 men ages 19 and over. Accepts cisgender and transgender men. Open at 3 pm on a first-come, first-served basis; curfew is at 11 pm and shelter closes at 10 am. Provides a hot dinner around 6:15 pm, and a sandwich/snack for breakfast after 8 am. Also provides personal hygiene supplies. Storage available for 50 lbs or less of personal items; no space for storage of carts or bikes. Zero tolerance for violence or use of alcohol or illegal drugs. Pets are permitted in kennels on a case-by-case basis; aggressive dogs must be muzzled. Wheelchair accessible. Receives funding from BC Housing and City of Vancouver.

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