The Bloom Group Welcomes New Executive Director
December 19, 2018 The Bloom Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Barnett as…
The new Powell Place is open! Expansion and renovations complete
We are pleased to announce the expansion and renovation of Powell Place is complete! The newly redesigned shelter opened in March…
Perfect gift for mom? Self-care strategies, say mothers at local women’s shelter
While most mothers prepare to receive flowers and greeting cards this Mother’s Day, women at Springhouse – an emergency shelter…
Findings from 2014 homeless count call for an ongoing commitment to meet the needs of vulnerable populations
Findings from the recently-released Preliminary Report on the 2014 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count call for an ongoing commitment to meet the…
St. James Grows Into The Bloom Group
St. James Community Services Society, a social service organization founded 52 years ago in the Downtown Eastside, today unveiled a new name. As of June 1, the organization will be known as The Bloom Group.
$4.3 million goal achieved, supporters raise $1 million in six weeks to double beds at Powell Place
VANCOUVER – Dec. 21, 2012 – In less than six weeks, passionate supporters rallied to raise over $750,000 to ensure…
Cindy Beedie pledges $375,000 in matched gifts to expand Powell Place women’s shelter
VANCOUVER – November 22, 2012 – Women in Vancouver at risk of homelessness are one step closer to enhanced and…
