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Fill needs
From blankets handed out to people sleeping rough, to comfort items, such as packages assembled with small shampoo, soap, bandaids, (more)

Cash donations may be made online at  CanadaHelps.org or through the Lookout office. Call Srish at 604-255-0340 for more details.

Volunteer – the donation of time and of your skills
Volunteers help in a wide variety of ways, from volunteering to cut residents hair, to teaching computer... (more)

LOOKOUT IS

Lookout Emergency Aid Society is a non-profit, charitable organization, providing non-sectarian lay services to adult men and women who cope with a wide variety of challenges including mental illness, mental handicaps, medical problems, physical disabilities, social dysfunctions, substance abuse or - more frequently - a combination of issues.

We:
Meet local needs
Are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Offer referrals and links to other resources
Have caring, flexible and responsive staff
Have over thirty-eight years experience

NEWS AND UPDATES

Jan 28 Downtown Eastside Connect at Woodwards
Jan 22 Press Release: Russell Hotel Opens (PDF)
Jan 19 Understanding Metro Vancouver's Shelter System (PDF)
Jan 14 Your are invited to the Grand Opening of the Russell Housing Centre in New Westminster Jan 22!
Jan 14 A sneak preview of the new Russell Hotel
Jan 13 Christmas 2009 - Many thanks to all who helped
Dec 16 To make the world a better place - A volunteer's story.
Oct 24 H'Arts for the Homeless, a party with H'Art

News Archive

SUCCESS STORIES

Letters from former clients:

Dear Dave Brown and Staff at Outreach and Lookout of New Westminster, BC.

I wanted to say thanks for the help you and staff have given me.  It helped me get my life back on track. (more)

I decided it was time to let all of you know how well I am doing. You wouldn't even recognize me.

I now live in my own condo in Campbell River. Things are going well.

You really got me thinking (more)

DONORS AND FUNDERS

Lookout Society receives Donations and Funding from:

Foundations
Service Clubs
Corporate Partnerships
and Business Donations
Personal Gifts
and
Government Partners
and Initiatives

Many thanks to our Christmas Donors and Funders

FROM THE DESK OF...

Karen OKaren O'Shannacery, E.D.
The Olympics are finally here – with all the excitement, traffic and media! Having worked in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) during another international event (Expo 1986) that caused significant damage to individuals and this community, I confess that I was one who looked to the Olympics with trepidation.
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Karen YKaren Young, D.R.D.
I shouldn't say this, but I'll let you in on something...

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