Street Meals
"Street Meals" is an outreach ministry that has been supporting street-involved youth in Vancouver with a hot meal and sandwich program since 2000.
In partnership with Directions Youth Services Centre, operated by Family Services of Greater Vancouver, our volunteers provide lunches for the Street Youth Job Action program. We also contribute goods and products, such as soap, socks, sleeping bags, and regular deliveries of milk, etc and a whole range of items which have been identified as needed by the staff at Directions.
To get involved, call the office 604-731-3101 or Joanne Hausch 604-224-7918.
What is the CMUC Street Meals Scholarship Fund?
In 2008 we established the scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to students who are training for a career in youth services. This education will prepare youth to assist street-involved and at-risk youth to move forward in life, with the appropriate support, resources and direction. We have established a scholarship fund to help students to further their academic goals, but also to encourage them to give back to their clients who so need professional help and support. Note that preference is given to students with a past history of street involvement or high risk and who are currently enrolled in a program that will lead to a degree or certification in youth services.
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