Anglican Neighbourhood Ministry

Anglican Neighbourhood Ministry Our volunteers offer food, clothing, and assistance in accessing housing. We respect the inherent dignity and worth of every human being. Anselm’s, St. Philip’s.

The Neighbourhood Ministry is a homelessness outreach ministry on Vancouver’s Westside offered by the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster since 2008 through the parishes of St. Helen’s, St. John’s Shaughnessy and St. The parishes who founded and fund the Neighbourhood Ministry’s work have built a strong core of volunteers and support within the churches and beyond. An estimated 40-50 volunteers re

gularly devote time to this cause. The Neighbourhood Ministry offers care, companionship and practical help to our most vulnerable neighbours living on the Westside streets and in vulnerable conditions through three key ministries: Street Outreach, Service at Coast Dunbar apartments, and the Mobile Care Unit. Our volunteers have formed trusting relationships with our disadvantaged neighbours and strong partnerships throughout the community. In doing so have seen success in bringing housing, income assistance, medical services and hope to people who face barriers to accessing these basic necessities.

09/26/2025

Key findings from the 2025 Homeless Count:

Regional Increase: From 2023 to 2025, homelessness in Metro Vancouver rose by 9%,
with at least 5,232 individuals reporting homelessness.
City of Vancouver: The number of homeless individuals reached 2,715, marking a 12%
increase from 2024, up 141% since counts began in 2005.
Highest Percentage Increases:
– Delta: Up by 70%
– White Rock: Up by 53%
Age Demographics:
– Seniors (55+): Represent 22% of respondents
– Youth (under 25): Account for 6%
Indigenous Representation:
Although Indigenous people make up 2.4% of the region’s population (Statistics
Canada), they represent 34% of those counted as homeless in Metro Vancouver.

Learn more about our programs supporting homeless folks and read the full report on our website. https://neighbourhoodministry.com/homeless-count-in-metro-vancouver/

10/23/2023

On March 7th and 8th hundreds of volunteers in the Greater Vancouver area, many from local community organizations like us, conducted the annual Homelessness Count in Greater Vancouver.
Click the link below to learn more about the count and this year's results.

Our benefit concert is this afternoon! Get your by-donation tickets at the link below.
10/15/2023

Our benefit concert is this afternoon! Get your by-donation tickets at the link below.

An Evening with the Neighbourhood Gospel Band

This week, Oct 9-15, is Homelessness Action Week. Our co-chair, Joan, has written a short article about what this week m...
10/12/2023

This week, Oct 9-15, is Homelessness Action Week. Our co-chair, Joan, has written a short article about what this week means to us, our volunteers and the neighbours we serve which you can read at the link below.

Each year, in mid-October, Homeless Action Week is marked by communities and organizations throughout the region, with the City of Vancouver acknowledging that community and grassroots events and p…

Reserve your tickets for our upcoming benefit concert by the Neighbourhood Gospel Band with special guest Jim Byrnes at ...
10/03/2023

Reserve your tickets for our upcoming benefit concert by the Neighbourhood Gospel Band with special guest Jim Byrnes at the link below. Tickets are by donation.

An Evening with the Neighbourhood Gospel Band

Join us for a benefit concert by the Neighbourhood Gospel Band with special guest Jim Byrnes. Oct 15th at 4pm St. Johns ...
09/25/2023

Join us for a benefit concert by the Neighbourhood Gospel Band with special guest Jim Byrnes. Oct 15th at 4pm St. Johns Shaughnessy Anglican Church 1490 Nanton Ave, Vancouver. Admission by donation.

You are invited to a benefit concert by the Neighbourhood Gospel Band with Special Guest Jim Byrnes.

It's Back! After 2 1/2 years the Kitsilano Showers program site for our Mobile Care Unit program is open again. Learn mo...
01/31/2023

It's Back! After 2 1/2 years the Kitsilano Showers program site for our Mobile Care Unit program is open again. Learn more about this program and how we support it at the link below.

After a 2 ½-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, the Kitsilano Community Centre Program Showers Program for anyone in need is up and running again. The program is offered on the 2nd and 4th&…

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C/o St. Philip's Anglican Church 3737 West 27th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6S1R2

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