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Nov 21, 2025 – After the Sleep Out: One Night, Many Lessons
Last night, I joined Covenant House’s Sleep Out: Executive Edition. For one night, I lay outside with only a sleeping bag and layers of clothing between me and the cold. The weather was mercifully chilly, but fortunately, no rain. Still, the ground was hard, the night was long, and the cold crept in despite my Continue reading
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November 19, 2025 – A Glimpse of Grace Outside the Drop-In
Yesterday, I walked toward the drop-in center with no agenda but presence. I simply wanted to say hello, to introduce myself to those gathered outside, many of whom live with homelessness and substance use. I didn’t come with answers or solutions. I came with a greeting, a name, and a collar. One young woman looked Continue reading
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October 17, 2025 – Two Weeks of Listening: Stories That Stay With Me
These past two weeks have been filled with quiet, powerful moments and encounters that didn’t ask for headlines, only presence. I’ve had conversations that left me humbled, heartbroken, and deeply grateful. At a community event, a young woman avoided eye contact and spoke softly. “I don’t really talk to people,” she said. That was all. Continue reading
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September 23, 2025 – A Tuesday Evening of Listening and Grace
Tonight I returned to our Tuesday community meal, a space that continues to reveal the quiet beauty of presence and the deep ache of unmet needs. Though the meal is served as take-out, what we’re building is unmistakably a community. As long as there is conversation, hospitality, and welcome, there is connection. And tonight, that Continue reading
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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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May 8, 2025 – “Have You Seen My Son?”: A Parent’s Love Through the Years
In 1994, a young man battling addiction left Toronto and came to Vancouver in search of drugs. Since then, his parents have not seen or heard from him. Thirty years have passed. Thirty years of silence, uncertainty, and wondering. They have lived each day with questions in their hearts. Is he still alive? Is he Continue reading
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April 24, 2025 – An Afternoon in the DTES: Beyond Headlines, Embracing Humanity
This afternoon, I had the profound experience of sharing a glimpse into Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) with a journalist seeking to understand the complex realities of homelessness and addiction. Often portrayed through a lens of fear and despair, the DTES revealed a different narrative as we walked the streets of Hastings – one woven with Continue reading
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April 10, 2025 – Glimmers of Hope in the Heart of Richmond: Reflecting on a Powerful Gathering
Last night, something truly special unfolded within the 360 Community. Our gathering, themed “Rebuilding from the Streets: Dustin Pirillo’s Journey of Hope,” wasn’t just an event; it was a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, the transformative power of personal stories, and the deep yearning for connection and hope within our community. Continue reading
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April 6, 2025 – More Than Just Sandwiches: A Day of Witnessing and Sharing (Lessons for All Communities)
Today was a day that left a deep imprint on my heart. I had the privilege of joining an effort to distribute food to the people living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), and the experience was both humbling and eye-opening. While my direct experience was in this specific neighbourhood, the lessons learned and the realities Continue reading
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March 5, 2025 – The Enduring Heart of Chinatown: Reflections on Today’s Conversation with a Young Leader at Yarrow
The warmth of my coffee cup has long faded, yet the profound impact of my conversation with Beverly, a young leader from Yarrow Intergenerational Society for Justice remains vivid. This wasn’t merely a discussion; it was a powerful encounter with the heart of an organization deeply rooted in its community. What struck me most was Continue reading
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