Covenant House Vancouver

Imagine a young woman, working hard but still living pay cheque to pay cheque and then a recession, and you're laid off and your car is stolen.

This is exactly what happened to Shay Kelley.

Although this story takes place in the United States, it could easily have taken place anywhere in Canada. So many people live pay cheque to pay cheque and if something were to happen, an illness, a job loss they could easily be homeless. It has been said, that many people in Canada are just two pay cheques away from homelessness.  Many of us are blessed with family and friends who would help but some people are not that fortunate.

I hope this story inspires you to look at homeless people differently and with compassion because we rarely know the whole story behind the person on the street and what brought them there.

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Vancouver design house Bocci held their first-ever warehouse sale, causing quite a stir for those who love their cutting-edge lighting and furniture designs. While the sale was notable on its own, the staff at Bocci chose to donate 50% of the sale proceeds to Covenant House Vancouver!

Bocci is committed to fostering a healthy and cooperative environment among their staff members and beyond, to the community in which they work. Covenant House is grateful for Bocci Vancouver's hard work on our behalf - they raised $22,500 in less than two days!  Thank you Bocci.

Mark Savard, Development Officer, Community Giving receives cheque from Bocci's Erin Challoner

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