Tag: Union Gospel Mission
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Vancouver Shelter Adapts to Rising Unhoused Seniors as Cost of Living Soars
Growing Need: Seniors at Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission Every year, hundreds of seniors find their way through the doors of Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission (UGM) in the Downtown Eastside. The shelter has long been a lifeline for people facing homelessness, but the post-pandemic period has marked a notable shift: an increasing number of older adults…
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Vancouver Shelter Aids Rising Unhoused Seniors: Cost of Living
Overview: A Growing Crisis in the Downtown Eastside In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a steady stream of seniors has long sought shelter, meals, and support at the Union Gospel Mission (UGM). Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter has reported a notable uptick in visits from unhoused older adults. The rise mirrors broader pressures across the city…
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Rising Costs, Rising Need: Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission Adapts to Unhoused Seniors
Rising costs push seniors toward shelter Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside has long been a critical corridor for organizations helping unhoused residents. In recent years, however, the demand specifically from seniors has surged. At the Union Gospel Mission (UGM), the number of older adults seeking shelter, meals, and health services has grown even as pandemic-era supports waned.…