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Strathcona Stories – Episode #1

Theo Lamb, Executive Director of the Strathcona Business Improvement Association

We sat down with Theo (virtually) to talk about what is going on, and what are the latest concerns for local businesses in Strathcona right now.

Follow the Strathcona BIA – @StrathconaBIA

Strathcona Stories – Episode #2

Constable Holly Christie, Social Media Officer for the Vancouver Police Department

I sat down with Holly to talk about how the Vancouver PD officers are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in the DTES, the homeless encampments in Strathcona, and how to help your neighbours (and yourself!).

Follow Holly – @HChristie2104

Strathcona CPC Reopens to the Public – June 2

We’re Back!

The Strathcona CPC is thrilled to open our doors once again to the public. We will be open for our regular hours, Monday to Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm and Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

“In a way we never really left. We have always remained open by phone and email throughout. But the strength of this organization is interacting directly with our community, talking about safety and community concerns. So we have really missed that face to face interaction.” Dan Turvill, Executive Director.

Mission Statement

TO CHAMPION SAFETY AND WELL BEING IN STRATHCONA THROUGH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT OFFER MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY.

Strathcona Stories – Episode #3

Alisha Masongsong, Acting Director for Exchange Inner City

This was such an enlightening conversation with Alisha about social procurement and community economic development in the downtown east side. We also touch on homelessness and encampments within Strathcona and the new network of social organizations in East Vancouver that has come together as a result of COVID-19.

Follow Exchange Inner City at @ExchangeCED