What’s New
Homeless people are defined as people who are literally without shelter and who live “on the street”, sleeping outside in parks, alleys and abandoned buildings, as well as those relying on emergency shelters for accommodation. Those defined as “at risk” of homelessness are people who are paying too much of their income for rent, and/or living in unsafe, inadequate or insecure housing. If faced with an unexpected expense, they may be unable to make ends meet. Moving outside may be the only answer. Often, these households are one step away from homelessness!
Together we can make a difference, as we become more solution minded.
Lifeline Outreach Society’s 36th Year of Service
Since February 1988, Lifeline has been reaching out to the disenfranchised in the lower mainland with a hot meal, groceries, clothing and friendship.
The line ups have fluctuated greatly with the number of men, women and children, depending on location and concentration of individuals in that area, but no matter where we distribute the supplies, this service has been greatly valued by the recipients. On numerous occasions, we have heard the statement “This helps us make it to our next cheque” You see, not everyone
in the line up is on welfare or are dealing with addictions, some have jobs but the pay does not cover all of their basics such as rent, hydro, gas. Many have to sacrifice their food in order to pay their bills so when they find out about Lifeline’s services, it gives them hope and a way to make it literately to the next pay cheque. We have also had the joy of hearing how they appreciate coming to the “Blue Bus” not only for the supplies but for a place to find fellowship because there they are welcomed, loved on and do not feel judged. This is so important to them because in most places, they are looked down on and have experienced unpleasant reception or even endured harsh judgment and comments.
Lifeline wishes to thank everyone who has worked with us over these last 36 years whether long term or short, your involvement has made a great difference in our communities and we invite you to continue and bring others to help out in this valued ministry.
Our Warehouse Centre is:
#12 26157 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove BC
Abbotsford and Aldergrove Blue Bus Programs
As of May 2007, Lifeline started up a feeding program which is located in Abbotsford B.C. Check us out in our “PROGRAM” section under Abbotsford Blue Bus.
Attention: Our location for the Abbotsford Outreach has changed to 33933 Gladys Avenue (Back Parking lot of MCC new building)
As of June 2010 Lifeline blue bus program is reaching out to the Aldergrove B.C. location. Check us out in our “PROGRAM” section under Aldergrove Blue Bus
Thank you to the Central City Mission Foundation, Lifeline aquired a new bus and has converted it into an Emergecy Response Vehicle that provides a hot meal, groceries, and clothing for the homeless.
Our graditude goes to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General for their generous contributions that has made it possible to serve hundreds of people and bring hope to desperate situations.
We are always in need of finances for administration costs, volunteers, gifts in kind and services in order to continue providing for the less fortunate.
Please call Dave at 604-728-7551 or email us at lifeline@uniserve.com for how you can support this worthwhile project.