NightShift News Stories

3 Jun ~ Surrey Greek Food Festival cooks again for first time in 4 years starting Friday – by Tom Zillich in North Delta Reporter

“The money we raise helps keep the doors open at the church, and to our community outreach programs,” Kantarakias explained. “Through NightShift Street Ministries, we feed the homeless twice a month in Surrey and Langley – full meals, not just a sandwich. That’s just one of the things we do for charity.”

16 Jan ~ White Rock warming centre exceeded capacity during cold spell – by Alex Browne in Peace Arch News

10 Jan ~ Shelters in Surrey, White Rock open as temperatures set to drop to -11°C – by Sobia Moman in Surrey Now-Leader

7 Dec ~ Annual Victor Ghirra toy drive returns to Richmond on Sunday – by Vikki Huli in Richmond News

6 Dec ~ South Surrey Recreation Centre to host overnight shelter for unhoused – by Sobia Moman in Surrey Now-Leader

28 Nov ~ Shelters turning people away as not enough beds open in Surrey for homeless – by Sobia Moman in Surrey Now-Leader

6 Nov ~ Where to donate warm clothing in Vancouver – by Alexis in Miss 604

11 Oct ~ North Delta seniors knit over 5,000 hats to raise awareness of shaken baby syndrome – by James Smith in Peace Arch News

“We started the toques because people are in need. I mean, it’s so bad out there, but even if they can have a toque and gloves… we’re trying to do what we can,” Hopkins said.

Babuin said she didn’t keep an exact count, but was “quite sure” the group had more than 100 toques and over 50 scarves ready to donate to Surrey’s NightShift Street Ministries Society and other organizations helping locals in need.

22 Dec ~ AOK serving up all the fixings for single mom and their kids – by Frank Bucholtz in Langley Advance Times

7 Aug ~ South Surrey business giving portion of sales back to community – in Peace Arch News

26 Jul ~ Metro Vancouver cooling locations – by Denise Wong in News 1130

25 Jun ~ Where to stay cool in Surrey – by Lauren Collins in Surrey Now-Leader

21 Jan ~ Your generosity brought a “Taste of Heaven” to many – in Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

7 May ~ Surrey/White Rock SASSY Award winners announced – by Tracy Holmes in Surrey Now-Leader

20 Oct ~ Homeless people in Surrey face ‘shocking and scary’ scenario this winter – by Tom Zytaruk in The Abbotsford News

9 Oct ~ $991K in fed COVID-relief grants given by SurreyCares, with more now available – by Tom Zillich in Surrey Now-Leader

10 Jul ~ 6 BC businesses and others doing good during COVID-19 – by Darian Kovacs in BC Business

14 Apr ~ Helping out during the COVID-19 crisis – in Vancouver is Awesome

An interview conducted by a NightShift volunteer about what the non-profit has had to do differently to connect with community members experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 crisis in Metro Vancouver.

11 Apr ~ An open letter from Christian leaders of B.C. responding to the Covid-19 crisis – Vancouver Sun

29 Mar ~ COVID-19: Charities struggling to cope during crisis – Global News Hour at 6

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19 Mar ~ Surrey shelters, service providers reworking programs amid COVID-19 pandemic – by Lauren Collins in Surrey Now-Leader

5 Mar ~ Volunteers search for ‘hidden problem’ during Surrey’s homeless count – by Lauren Collins in Surrey Now-Leader