If you see anyone shivering in the streets of Vancouver this weekend, you might want to refer them to one of these shelters. 

Saturday, December 20th

Shopping-cart friendly:

First United Church 320 East Hastings

1435 Granville (almost under the bridge--also dog-friendly)

Other shelters open Saturday, December 20

Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (1607 E. Hastings St; #604-251-4844 – 7:00 p.m.)

Covenant House *** 16-22 yrs. *** (575 Drake St; #604-685-7474 – Intake: 9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Gathering Place (609 Helmcken St; #604-665-2391 - midnight)

Powell Place *** Women Only*** (329a Powell St; #604-606-0403 - 11:30 p.m.)

Salvation Army Belkin House (555 Homer St; #604-681-3405 - 11:30 pm)

St. Mark’s Extreme Weather Shelter (1805 Larch St; #778-990-1401 - 9:30 p.m.--Intake closes at 11:00 p.m.)

Sunday, December 21st

10th Avenue Alliance Church  (10th & Ontario – 10:00 p.m.)

Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (1607 E. Hastings St; #604-251-4844 – 7:00 p.m.)

Covenant House *** 16-22 yrs. *** (575 Drake St; #604-685-7474 – Intake: 9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Gathering Place (609 Helmcken St; #604-665-2391 - midnight)

Powell Place *** Women Only*** (329a Powell St; #604-606-0403 - 11:30 p.m.)

Salvation Army Belkin House (555 Homer St; #604-681-3405 - 11:30 p.m.)

St. Mark’s Extreme Weather Shelter (1805 Larch St; #778-990-1401 - 9:30 p.m.--Intake closes at 11:00 p.m.)

Donations can be made to Gather and Give, a nonprofit charity that provides a centralized inventory for organizations working with those in need. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, and is located at 105-418 East Kent Avenue South—just east of Main and south of Southwest Marine Drive.

Here are some useful donations:

- Blankets
- Bus tickets
- Winter coats
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Thermal underwear
- Wool socks
- Sleeping bags
- Tarps (preferably small)
- Hygiene items (combs, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, nail clippers, etc)
- Boots