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August 14, 2025 – 🏡 Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: A Conversation on Housing and Hope
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with someone I’ll call E—a man whose story and heart left a deep impression on me. We first met a few weeks ago in the premier’s office. E is a Christian and a successful businessman, but what truly defines him is his unwavering commitment to community. For… Continue reading
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August 12, 2025 – 🌱 Raising Thinkers, Not Just Test-Takers: Reflections on My Meeting with Ken Hamaguchi
As a parent of two children, I’ve always believed that education is more than a system—it’s a foundation for life. That belief guided my recent conversation with Ken Hamaguchi, chairperson of the Richmond School Board, and it’s what continues to drive my passion for public education. 🧒 The Crucial Role of Primary and Secondary Education… Continue reading
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August 12, 2025 – 🤝 Showing Up with Purpose: My Visit to Recovery Church in Richmond
This past Sunday evening, I had the privilege of attending Recovery Church at the Salvation Army Richmond Community Church. As someone who’s been actively reaching out and serving the community, I came not just to observe—but to experience, to be present, and to offer support. 🛐 A Space for Healing and Hope Recovery Church is… Continue reading
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August 04, 2025 – 🌈 A Sacred Conversation: Reflections on an Afternoon with Z
This afternoon, I met with Z—someone who reached out through the website with a desire to talk about Christianity, Genesis, and the deeper questions stirring within. Queer, curious, and courageous, Z was searching for comfort, acceptance, and affirmation from the church. Z shared a journey marked by exploration of gender identity and sexual orientation, a… Continue reading
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July 11, 2025 – Love Is Love. And Nothing Else.
🍽️ A Quiet Dinner, A Loud Heartache Tonight, I sat down for dinner with two women I’ve come to know through pastoral care. The evening was warm, thoughtful, and filled with gentle conversation. But behind the shared laughter, one story resonated with unspoken weight. One of the women is struggling—not because she’s lost her way,… Continue reading
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July 10, 2025 – Breaking Stigmas and Building Understanding: A Visit to Alderbridge Modular Housing
This afternoon, I had the privilege of visiting Alderbridge Modular Housing in Richmond—a site operated by RainCity Housing that’s often at the crossroads of misunderstanding and transformation. It was more than a tour; it was a moment of reflection and reconnection with the human stories behind the headlines. I sat down with Emma, the assistant… Continue reading
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July 8, 2025 – 🏘️ Richmond’s Housing Puzzle: Five Months Later—Progress or Paralysis?
Back in early 2025, I spoke out publicly to challenge the misinformation surrounding a proposed supportive housing project in Richmond (Misinformation being spread about Richmond housing project, supporter says | CBC.ca). I believed then—and still do—that facts matter, especially when they shape policy and lives. Despite those efforts, the project was cancelled. Five months have… Continue reading
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July 8, 2025 – 🗣️ A Thoughtful Afternoon: Engaging with Government on Social Issues
This afternoon, I had the opportunity to visit downtown Vancouver and meet with Alex Chan, the Manager of Communication & Stakeholder Relations in the office of the Premier’s executive branch. I genuinely appreciate Alex—and his boss (whose name escapes me for the moment)—for their willingness to connect with me directly and give space for my… Continue reading
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July 4, 2025 – Finding Shelter in Compassion: A Morning with Person A
This morning, I spent time with someone who has been living without stable housing for over three years—I’ll call this individual A. While others may pass by seeing only a circumstance, I saw a person: resilient, grounded in quiet strength, and still hopeful. A has waited more than two years for placement through BC Housing,… Continue reading
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June 25, 2025 – Reflections from This Afternoon’s “Indigeneity & Intercultural Connection” at KPU Richmond
This afternoon, I had the privilege of being part of a deeply moving gathering hosted by Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Indigeneity and Intercultural Connection brought together a vibrant circle of voices—Indigenous elders, second-generation immigrants, newcomers, artists, and community leaders. It was a space where we didn’t just talk about connection—we… Continue reading
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