Westside Anglicans Neighbourhood Ministry Launches Food & Clothing Drive
Covid-19 Response
In keeping with the directives from the Canadian Government, province of BC regulating officials and Archbishop Melissa, the Westside Anglican Neighbourhood Ministry (WANM) has had to temporarily suspend its usual programs.
We are delighted to announce that the WANM has allied with other community partners to continue serving the homeless and vulnerable community with a clothing and food drive. Please view the attached flyer for further details.
About the Neighbourhood Ministry
Initiated in 2008 under the leadership of Deacon Pitman, the Neighbourhood Ministry (NM) continues to transform lives. It is a collaborative ministry offered by the parishes of
- St. Anselm’s,
- St. Philip’s,
- St. Helen’s and
- St. John's, Shaughnessy
...to serve people living on our streets. Under the guidance of Rev. Dr. Pitman Potter, the Neighbourhood Ministry is in its 12th year of offering care, companionship and practical help to our most vulnerable neighbours living on the Westside streets and in marginalized conditions.
At its core, the NM continues its weekly street walks by volunteers who deliver packets of food & clothing to homeless individuals. Hundreds of packets are delivered each year.
In many cases, the Street Outreach teams find individuals who need help completing government paperwork for ID, income & disability assistance and housing.
In late 2016, two new services were launched: The Mobile Care Unit (MCU) and the Angels Program.
In partnership with the UBC schools of Medicine and Social Work, the MCU is a ‘travelling’ team that visits Kits Showers (Saturdays) and St. Augustine’s, Marpole (Thursdays) twidce a month. The MCU Unit’s team of doctors, social work students and NM volunteers provide basic medical care and social services to homeless and needy people who may
face barriers to such care and support.
NM ‘angels’ are paired with clients who require extra support in accessing services for which they are eligible.