Category Archive for: In the community

Christmas Dinner 2024

by NightShift

Christmas is a time for community... “I can’t remember the last time I felt Christmas like I do tonight.” - Dave This week, NightShift hosted a wonderful sit-down Christmas Dinner in Surrey, when we welcomed guests to gather around a hot turkey dinner, hear live Christmas music, receive gifts and experience the joy of being…
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Gratitude over a shared meal

by NightShift

Thanksgiving at NightShift Street Ministries brings a sense of profound gratitude - for the provision of food and the bonds of community. This past week, NightShift held special Thanksgiving dinners for about 260 of our friends in Surrey and Langley, many experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction and disconnection. Gathering over a special shared meal, Thanksgiving dinner…
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NightShift’s 20th Anniversary BBQ

by NightShift

The Annual Summer BBQ is one of our favourite events here at NightShift Street Ministries. This is when we gather folks from all corners of our community – volunteers, donors, supporters and friends on the street – for a time of fellowship, music, and of course, good eats right off the grill! Almost 300 friends…
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Our Easter Dinners in 2024

by NightShift

Last week, with the kind help of volunteers and donors, NightShift served a special Easter meal with about 250 people in Surrey and Langley. Friends experiencing homelessness and poverty were welcomed to a full ham dinner, chocolate treats and coffee gift cards, along with the opportunity to write a message of hope on coloured paper…
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NightShift 2008

by NightShift

In 2008, NightShift’s first social enterprise was born. The idea sprouted from the plethora of clothing donations we were receiving for distribution at nightly outreach. With many of these items not meeting the immediate needs of our street friends, MaryAnne Connor had the innovative idea of launching a thrift store open to the public, both…
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NightShift 2007

by NightShift

From the beginning, NightShift quickly became a special place of interdenominational Christian faith and service. Folks from dozens of churches in Surrey and beyond have come together over the years, in answer to Jesus’ call to care for the poor, and in faithful service to our outreach mission. Pictured here is a vision-casting and prayer…
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A Plate Full of Gratitude

by NightShift

NightShift's 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner was such a special time! Between Surrey and Langley, NightShift served 250 friends in need in our communities. On the menu was a hot turkey dinner complete with stuffing, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, cranberry sauce and gravy – all the fixings for the perfect Thanksgiving feast! We had pumpkin pie…
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NightShift’s Annual Summer BBQ

by NightShift

The Annual Summer BBQ is one of our favourite events here at NightShift Street Ministries. This is when we gather folks from all corners of our community – volunteers, donors, supporters and friends on the street – for a time of fellowship, music, and of course, good eats right off the grill! About 175 friends…
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Our Easter Dinners in 2023

by NightShift

NightShift Street Ministries' 5th Annual Easter celebration meals filled not only plates and bellies, but also hearts. Sharing the Easter meal with friends who are experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction and mental illness, is more than upholding a tradition - it's an opportunity to rejoice together in the hope of Jesus. Volunteers and staff shared a…
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Stories of Advent – Year End

by NightShift

Wishes from the heart What a pleasure it’s been connecting with you this Christmas month. I have enjoyed sharing NightShift stories of love, hope and purpose throughout December. NightShift celebrated Christmas with a sit-down turkey dinner and gifts for our community on December 17. For our friends on the street experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction and…
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