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Poster by Vancouver design student shows the person behind “the homeless guy”

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
By Susan

Update: Mar. 7, 2010 – Due to concerns re: permission to use Jeff’s image for this poster, Jesi asked me to remove the image. A redesign is in the works… Emily Carr design student Jesi Carson had a school project to create a poster commenting on an issue facing Vancouver. She emailed me last week...
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De-escalating conflict with angry people on drugs

Saturday, February 27, 2010
By Susan
De-escalating conflict with angry people on drugs

You’ve seen him, especially if you live near Commercial Drive and other parts of Vancouver’s east side. But you usually hear him first. His yelling breaks through the air and everyone he passes is silent. He might choose a target for his anger, and no one wants to be noticed. Hopefully he keeps going...
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Helping new immigrants find work in Vancouver

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
By Susan
Helping new immigrants find work in Vancouver

My friend Astarte Sands has a really cool job. She coordinates a program for MOSAIC called Workplace Connections - matching local mentors with immigrant professionals moving their careers to Canada.
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Family spends 10% of income “Guerrilla Giving”

Monday, September 28, 2009
By Susan

A Vancouver family of four is committed to giving away 10% of their annual gross income – and they challenge us to do it too. Their blog Guerrilla Giving reads: “How much/what should you give? That’s entirely up to you. Give what you can/what you’d like… We give money, time, things. You may...
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