Three Links Care Foundation (Sunday Free Breakfast for the Homeless)

Organization Name: Three Links Care Foundation
Opportunity Title: Sunday Free Breakfast for the Homeless
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: October 1, 2024
End Date: December 31, 2099

Email: threelinksfoundation@gmail.com
Website: https://www.threelinksfoundation.ca
Details:

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Help us serve breakfast to the homeless in the Fairview neighbourhood of Vancouver! We operate out of the Odd Fellows’ Hall at 1443 W 8th Avenue in Vancouver (near Broadway & Granville). This neighbourhood has virtually no services for the homeless and we have built a very happy and positive group and built good relationships with people who are unhoused and/or food insecure in our neighbourhood. Each Sunday morning from 9:30am-11:30am we serve breakfast to about 100 homeless. While they enjoy breakfast our volunteers sit with them and socialize, giving them a rare opportunity to feel normal for a while; we also ask what their needs are and we help as we can. We have a modest budget and try to keep them supplied with health & safety items such as waterproof shoes, clothing, socks, snacks, we give out coupons for a free breakfast at the nearby McDonalds and other goodies.
Our preference is for volunteers who live in the neighbourhood.
We are seeking volunteers willing to commit to coming out at least 1x per month.