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Neighbourhood Helpers Project - Downtown Eastside

Provided by Vancouver Second Mile Society
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Neighbourhood Helpers Project - Downtown Eastside

Offers outreach services for older adults age 50 and up living in the Downtown Eastside, as well as adults living on disability ages 45 and older. Services include coffee houses, one-to-one peer counselling, and community kitchens. Trains senior volunteers to teach other seniors computer skills, community event organizing, and outreach support. Engages in community development projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents of Downtown Eastside Single Room Occupancy Unites (SROs) or non-market housing, with a particular focus on building social support networks for senior citizens. Stresses community development and hosts events regarding local issues, and collaborates with other agencies for the well-being of seniors.

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