Category Archive for: Volunteering

NightShift 2011

by NightShift

NightShift is about meeting people where they are and caring for them as they come. We know a hot nutritious meal and clean clothing can go a long way in supporting love, hope and purpose for people experiencing homelessness. But we wanted to do more to address some of the immediate needs we were seeing…
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Christmas Dinner 2023

by NightShift

Christmas is a wonderful time to celebrate in community, and that's exactly what we do at NightShift Street Ministries! Last weekend, NightShift hosted our biggest ever sit-down Christmas Dinner in Surrey, when we welcomed about 195 people to gather around a hot turkey dinner, receive gifts, hear live Christmas music and experience the joy of…
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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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Christmas Dinner 2022

by NightShift

Food for the Soul. NightShift’s annual sit-down Christmas Dinner is special to us. Every year, around this time, we gather together to serve a holiday meal made up of hot turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and all the fixings necessary for a delicious Christmas dinner. With the help of donors, staff and volunteers, this past…
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Stories of Advent – Deb

by NightShift

Caring for one another Since NightShift Street Ministries began on a cold winter's night 19 years ago, God has used the hearts and hands of thousands of people to reach out to friends in need on the street. Each person in NightShift's family of support comes with their own story, and their own compelling reason…
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A sense of gratitude this Thanksgiving

by NightShift

At NightShift Street Ministries, we love celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner and a shared sense of gratitude with friends in our outreach communities of Surrey and Langley.   NightShift’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner saw 80 friends in Langley and 140 in Surrey gather for a hot turkey dinner with all the fixings, pie for dessert, and coffee gift cards…
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Stories of Advent – George and Wes

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George and Wes share love, hope and purpose Our friends George and Wes first came to NightShift for help in their own lives – but they stayed to offer help to others. George and Wes have made a significant impact on our staff, volunteers and our friends on the street. Their presence is felt throughout…
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Stories of Advent – Wayne

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Wayne's Story of Hope and Recovery Wayne’s story is a powerful one of receiving, and giving, hope and love. After decades struggling with addiction, Wayne will spend this Christmas embracing life and serving others! Wayne embraced freedom from addiction and reclaimed his life through a very special recovery program that operates here at NightShift Street…
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Stories of Advent – Kelly

by NightShift

Kelly's Story of Hope and Healing During the Advent season, we love sharing with you stories of people in the NightShift community. Sharing stories is a powerful way of connecting with others, and giving Hope. Kelly’s story is one of healing, hope and serving others. She is a committed volunteer at NightShift’s Welcome Centre drop-in.…
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