May I be so bold as to suggest some considerations for your giving this season? If you're not interested, you can click on an uplifting Flash Mob performance and carry on with your day :-)

The first snow of 2010 came two days ago spreading across the Lower Mainland. Like many people, I was ecstatic to see the flurry whites. However, as happy as I can be, I am also reminded of many others who are currently homeless and houseless (as said by good o' George Carlin) who might have a lot more trouble this season if the predictions of a harsh winter come true - especially their feet.

If you took part in the “Put Your Compassion Into Action” event, you deserve a hug and a high five! You helped raise over $177,000 cash and food for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank!

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My name is Beverley, and change IS good. Seven years ago, I gave birth to a daughter who was born with a life limiting illness. The first couple years were a blur, taking in information, learning, feeling...

Is Santa gonna upgrade your TV to a fancy new HDTV Flatscreen this Christmas?  And if so, are you wondering what to do with you current (used, but in great shape) telly that does not include it and the landfill becoming ONE?  If so - then I have the perfect solution.

Just who is it that is responsible for turning off the Christmas Spirit, for throwing the Switch from ON to OFF?

On Christmas Day less than half of the clients at the Abbotsford Emergency Shelter wanted even a small plate of food and the Shelter itself was just over half full. The free breakfast and turkey dinners around town this Christmas Day had them all as stuffed as the turkeys they had consumed. During the previous two - three weeks there was an abundance of meals, food and care packages for the poor, hungry and homeless. 

On December 26th the switch was thrown, the Spirit turned off for another year and greed was out in full force prowling the Boxing Day Sales. And the Shelter was again full of the homeless who were once more cold, hungry and unwanted.