Lookout Emergency Aid Society is a non-profit charitable organization established in 1971. We offer a range of services and housing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to adult men and women who are destitute and require assistance.

The purpose of Lookout is to provide non-judgmental, non-sectarian services to adults and seniors who cope with a wide variety of challenges including: mental illness, chronic alcoholism, substance abuse, mental/physical handicaps, chronic health problems (including HIV/Aids), legal issues or those simply unable to cope. (more)

ANNUAL REPORT 2009

Annual Report Cover Page

Donations for 2009

Community Services Programs 2008-2009

Emergency Shelter Programs 2008-2009

Livingroom Drop-In Program 2008-2009

Program Reports 2008-2009

Residential Programs 2008-2009

Second Stage Permanent Housing Programs 2008-2009

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In 1970 Staff at a youth hostel (Connolly House) identified an upward trend of older homeless men requesting beds. Not able to help because of age restrictions, and finding no resources for these men to go to, application was made to the Federal Government under a youth initiative program to establish a 3-bed night-time only shelter in the area then known as Skid Row.

As a result, the Lookout shelter was founded in 1971, having street patrols which picked up shelterless people off the streets. It was quickly learned that these individuals, primarily the older chronic street alcoholics, required aid in sorting out their problems, accessing services and/or treatment and locating accommodation.

Twenty-four hour service was rapidly implemented and the number of emergency beds increased over the years to the current level of 182 year round beds between our four shelters. Frequently identifying service gaps, particularly housing inadequacies, Lookout has, over the years, regularly collaborated with other community services to establish a number of specialized, unique resources.

A safety net
Mandated to respond to the needs of the community, Lookout developed into the safety net under all other services, catering to a wide variety of needs. When a person has nowhere else to go, they turn to Lookout. As services/resources became available or unavailable, the clientele of our service changed. With the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill, Lookout found increasing numbers of psychiatrically disabled needing assistance. Currently the second largest number of people requesting service is those who are mentally ill. (more)

Lookout Emergency Aid Society, a non-profit charitable organization established in 1971 and incorporated in 1974, is governed by an elected Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors for 2009-2010

Jonathan Meadows
Chair

Georges Maltais
Vice Chair

Jindra Casperson
Treasurer

John Dyer
Secretary

Members
Dan Steinberg
Gerry Bradley
James Frankish
Greg Robins

PRIVACY

The Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”) regulates the way organizations within British Columbia collect, use, keep, secure and disclose personal information. “Personal Information” means all information about an identifiable individual. While we collect the minimum amount of information necessary in order to provide service, the Lookout Emergeny Aid Society (“Lookout”) recognizes the importance of privacy and recognizes the sensitivity of personal information received.

OUR COMMITMENT

Lookout is firmly committed to maintaining confidentiality, and protecting the privacy of the personal information of its clientele, employees and volunteers. We value the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be accountable in how we treat the information that you choose to share with us. (more)