Kingsgate Mall raises funds to benefit Lookout Community programs

In a true Community effort, the Merchants and Management of Kingsgate Mall have added their fundraising weight to the Kingsgate Corridor community cleanup project... continued.


Thank you Volunteer Dave!

Dave Arnold first emailed in the Fall of 2008 to offer his skill – haircutting – to the guests and tenants of Lookout... continued.


Oreo finds a home too

After a couple of weeks at the Yukon Shelter, Jason found a place to live.  It was in New Westminster, close to a new job, a skytrain ride away from the Vancouver Shelter... continued.


Livingroom DropIn Activity Centre

The Living Room Drop-In Activity Centre was initiated in 1993 to provide a welcome "hang out" for the local mentally ill... continued.




From the desk of Karen O’Shannacery, Executive Director

This letter was written by a former Lookout tenant. I think you’ll find it interesting... continued.


Microfinancing Update

In the summer of 2008, the LivingRoom Drop-in Carwash workers allotted the bulk of monies earned to the drop-in for crib boards and other day-to-day needs... continued.


In The Community

• BC Food Processor’s Association
• Hockey for the Homeless Fundraiser
• Upcoming Events...

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Needs
 Items most needed: men’s winter coats, wool socks and sweaters, pants, good quality sturdy shoes and boots, sleeping bags/blankets as well as hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs. All items are distributed free-of-charge to appreciative homeless men and women.

Donations can be dropped off at our Drop In Centre located at 528 Powell Street, Vancouver daily, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Many Thanks to our Sponsors:

Rotary Clubs
of Abbotsford-Matsqui
and the North Shore

Lookout AT LARGE
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Karen Young
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