From the time that the CWL was established at St. Joseph the Worker Parish five years ago, its members knew that its works of charity would extend beyond the Year of Mercy. Their desire to serve the most vulnerable in our city led them to The Door is Open. This Read more…
Yoshi was always interested in volunteering in the Downtown Eastside, and when she moved into the neighbourhood a few years ago, she took the opportunity to research charities where she would be able to help. Because she feels that food is a fundamental necessity, she knew that she wanted to Read more…
The Door is Open (DIO) staff and volunteers were sad to hear of the passing of Eleanor Cook, a ‘retired’ long-time volunteer at DIO. Eleanor was a devoted volunteer at DIO. She was responsible for expanding our Wednesday Women’s Breakfast program beyond a bowl of cereal and a cup of Read more…
Meet another of our wonderful volunteers! Gwen helps to prepare and serve meals and takes care of our “clothing room” – sorting and distributing our clothing donations. We asked Gwen to share the story of how she became involved with community, and what she enjoys about it. This is what Read more…
We were blessed to have Sr. Baybeth at The Door is Open for last two and a half years. Her gentle but firm manner, together with her strong organizational skills and sense of order, made her a perfect fit for The Door is Open. We became so accustomed to seeing Read more…
You gave Jacques a new start! In 2011, Jacques arrived in Vancouver on a bus from Ottawa. Homeless, he camped out in Stanley Park with limited access to food. Then he discovered The Door is Open and found himself returning often because he enjoyed the atmosphere. “There are good people Read more…
In everything, I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive. – Acts 20:35 On Giving Tuesday, November 27, we are encouraged to Read more…
Elizabeth and Wendy, two talented quilters, have been spending Wednesday mornings at The Door is Open, teaching some of our ladies the art of quilting. Each Wednesday, they bring their sewing machines and other quilting supplies, and spend several hours with a small group of women. Elizabeth and Wendy brought Read more…
We at The Door Is Open are saddened to hear that Sue Blue has unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2018. We offer our deepest sympathies to her family from Williams Lake and her friends for their loss, and especially thank her daughter, Kathleen, who brought her mom’s ashes to Read more…
Brenda has been coming to The Door Is Open regularly for almost 20 years, and loves meeting friends, both old and new. She finds it healing and soothing to participate in the Women’s Wednesdays Arts & Crafts program. “It’s beautiful to be able to turn your mind off your troubles,” Read more…