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Gratitude Week Vancouver 2009

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Gratitude Week is happening the week of Thanksgiving in Vancouver and if you’ve been looking for a way to give back to your community, this campaign is for you.

At this point in my life I have so much for which I am thankful. I think the most important element that has kept me going is the kindness of others; from friends and family, and even strangers both online and off. In just over a week you can express your gratitude for even the simplest comforts in life that many of our neighbours downtown cannot enjoy. Here’s how you can get involved:

Events
Gratitude Week October 12 – 16, 2009

  • The Gratitude Gathering
    Daily (11am – 2pm ) Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
  • Mental Health Awareness Forums
    October 13 – October 16 (12:30pm – 1pm & 1:30 – 2pm)
    Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
  • The Gratitude University Street Collection
    October 14, (6am – 10am)
  • The Mala Collaboration: A Social Collaboration to End Homelessness

    • Donate
    “Gratitude Week will ensure that every possible dollar donated goes directly to the renovation of two buildings in the Downtown East Side that will make a measurable contribution to End Homelessness Now. The expectation is that these projects will in the very near future transition people into a better quality of life by providing safe, clean and affordable living conditions.” The two building are Gratitude House @ 31 W Pender Street and Hotel Gastown @ 110 Water Street.

    You can read more about the Gratitude Week to End Homelessness Foundation on The Mala Blog, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

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    1. Peter vT ~ @PvTFriday, October 2nd, 2009 — 1:30pm PDT

      Great Post, thank you! Very moving video…

    2. ClaireFriday, October 2nd, 2009 — 11:40pm PDT

      Love the video…and the concept. Looking forward to checking out some of the events.

    3. BartSaturday, October 3rd, 2009 — 11:46am PDT

      The ad forgot to put in these signs:

      “I just flipped my apartment for another 10 grand”
      “My MP spent my tax money on hookers and playstations”
      “I get asked for ‘donations’ everywhere I go”
      “We need action, not diversion”

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