The Vancouver Harbour Light Learning Centre is a dedicated educational space exclusively for Harbour Light residents, offering a range of programs that support personal growth and recovery. Our services include adult basic education, literacy programs, career development, life skills training, and work readiness initiatives. We...
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...
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...
“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)...
