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Happy Asian Heritage Month! The Bloom Group spoke

Happy Asian Heritage Month! The Bloom Group spoke with Sally Joe, co-owner of Sunrise Market and Sunrise Soya Foods, a landmark in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside since 1958 with deep roots in the community.

The theme for Asian Heritage Month 2023 is “Stories of Determination”, which represents the strides made and the challenges overcome by Asian communities to thrive in Canada over the last two centuries and beyond.

Sally Joe shared some of the struggles her family has experienced as Asian Canadians. She stated that growing up, racism “was always there.” She shared her appreciation for Asian Heritage Month, noting that it helps to remind people that Asian people have been a part of Canada’s story for well over 200 years.

When Sally’s parents, Leslie and Susan Joe, immigrated to Canada, the Downtown Eastside looked quite different to how it looks today; a vibrant community made up primarily of other immigrants. She notes that the biggest change she has seen is the increase of individuals with mental health issues.

When Leslie and Susan Joe immigrated to Canada and opened up their first food market and tofu business, they could have never imagined the impact it would have on the community members of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

65 years later, Sunrise Market continues to provide food to members of the community, such as residents of the Bloom Group, at an affordable price.

Full video: https://youtu.be/sVCNp0astQ4

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At the HUGStar Awards, Roland was recognized for h

At the HUGStar Awards, Roland was recognized for his generosity of spirit, willingness to help, and, above all, a positive attitude that rises beyond the barriers he has faced. We can all learn something from Roland. Here's a little of what he has to say.

On May 4th, 2023, we honoured Roland with a Resiliency Award at the HUGStar Awards. Roland has lived at Cordova House since 2016. Cordova House provides supportive housing for individuals in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside aged 45 and older. 45 is considered the age of a senior in the Downtown Eastside.

This year, the HUGStar Awards fundraiser was held

This year, the HUGStar Awards fundraiser was held to honour community exemplars of generosity, kindness, humanity, and resilience. All funds raised went to The Bloom Group’s House to Home Campaign, which provides important services and programs for individuals at risk of homelessness in Vancouver. Funds will support renovations of older buildings, new technology to improve efficiencies, music therapy, garden upgrades, refurbishment of residences, and setting up women and children for success in their new homes. To donate go to the link in our bio.

And that's a wrap! We'd like to share a massive th

And that's a wrap! We'd like to share a massive thank you to everyone who came out on Thursday to be inspired, donate, or volunteer for the event. With your help, we were able to raise $77,500 for Vancouver's most vulnerable individuals, and we were able to honour 9 exemplars of kindness, generosity, humanity, and resilience. Follow us on our socials to hear more from our award winners!

It is not too late to donate to the House to Home Campaign. Your contributions provide essential needs and help the vulnerable in our community thrive. To donate, head to the link in our bio.

May 5th is Red Dress Day. On this day, we honour t

May 5th is Red Dress Day. On this day, we honour the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+). Jaime Black, a Métis multidisciplinary artist based in Winnipeg, originated the REDress project in 2010, and since then the day has honoured those who are missing or who have been murdered, and those whose lives have been forever changed by such violence.

Tonight is the long-awaited HUGStar Awards! Our te

Tonight is the long-awaited HUGStar Awards! Our team has been working long and hard to beautify the gymnasium of The View, which provides affordable housing for low-income individuals. We still have a few finishing touches before our guests arrive - watch this space to check them out! We can’t wait to see all of our guests tonight!
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