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Nine Stories of Hope Campaign Update

from The Hope Review – 2021/2022 Annual Report

by The Salvation Army BC Division

from The Hope Review – 2021/2022 Annual Report, page 15

Article from: The Hope Review – 2021/2022 Annual Report

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Nine Stories of Hope

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

The Nine Stories of Hope Campaign is the largest single capital investment The Salvation Army has ever undertaken in Canada. At nine storeys and over 170,000 square feet, the new building will meet the increased needs of those we serve in the Downtown Eastside and across the province for years to come.

Action is underway to replace our 100-year-old facilities with a new state-of-the-art, modern building offering increased services and new programs with special attention to women’s needs, accessibility, and cultural inclusion.

Our project continues to march forward. Demolition of the site is nearly complete, and we are well past the 90% mark of our overall financial goal of $25 million. The new Vancouver Harbour Light will be opening its doors to those most in need in 2025, and it will serve as a beacon of hope for our community and province for many years to come.

“We are grateful for the strong support from all levels of government, the commitment and hard work of our project team, as well as all our donors and supporters helping to make this much-needed project a reality.”

– JIM COGGLES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VANCOUVER HARBOUR LIGHT

On May 18, we had an impactful evening of philanthropy at our Transform Gala, where over $2.6 million was raised. This magical evening helped us get even closer to completing this project, shaping the future of the Downtown Eastside for a generation. We continue looking forward to the future.

SHINING A LIGHT ON WOMEN AND ADDICTION

Earlier this year, we launched HERstory of Hope, a sub-campaign to bring awareness to the unique challenges and circumstances faced by women living with addiction. This campaign encouraged individuals to visit HerStoryofHope.ca to share their words of hope. Close to 200 submissions were made including these touching examples:

“Change is possible. And once accomplished, leave the past behind. It’s not you.”

“You are worthy. You are loved. You will shine.”

These messages of encouragement will live forever within the new Vancouver Harbour Light as part of a stunning art installation, inside the DIANE HARWOOD Centre for Women.

The DIANE HARWOOD Centre for Women will have 18 beds and four transitional rooms for women seeking addiction treatment. This new women’s programming will offer services designed specifically for women to meet their unique challenges, needs, and barriers. It will provide women with a safe, supportive, and loving environment as they navigate through their recovery journey to rebuild their lives— without discrimination or stigma.

For more information, and to learn how to be a part of this once-in-a-generation project, please visit