The shelter department at Harbour Light plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals in the Downtown Eastside community. We operate three year-round 24-hour shelters—Beacon, Haven, and Crosswalk-- that can accommodate up to 136 people on a nightly basis. Clients are provided with 3 meals...
Hello everyone, my name is John Dewsbury, and for the past 17 years, I have been “kicking around” the Salvation Army. As I approach my 15th year as an employee, I reflect on the winding path that led me here to Harbour Light—a path marked...
To feel safe, secure, and comfortable are basic human needs. These needs come before we can even think of other things and dealing with the challenges in life. In addition to providing for basic needs such as food and shelter, Harbour Light is a place...
Did you know we have a choir called Joyful Noise? Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with jubilation; Come before Him with rejoicing. Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and...
I was living on the street and using hard drugs. One day I ran into my brother and saw that he was clean and sober. I asked him how he got clean because that is what I very much wanted. He told me about The Salvation Army Harbour Light...
Do you know how chaplains got their name? It started with a 4th century Roman soldier turned monk called Martin. Many legends surround his life but unlike other holy men throughout history, he had a biographer called Sulpicius who carefully documented his life and ministry....
The Correctional Residential Facility (CRF) program provides residential services, case management and counselling support to individuals on conditional release from Federal Institutions. In partnership with Correctional Services of Canada (CSC), the program enrolls up to 48 clients at a time, helps them address various concerns,...
“Play is the royal road to childhood happiness and adult brilliance” – Joseph Chilton Pearce “This feels like high school camp!” said a bewildered client while our group panted from the excitement of sliding down Mt. Seymour for the past hour. I knew I was experiencing...
Seeking out recovery for yourself or others can be an overwhelming experience. Here is one of our treatment program counsellors’ responses to the top 5 frequently asked questions when looking for a recovery program, or if you are just interested in what recovery is about: 1)...
