Exchange Inner City

The DTES Opportunities Database, a resource hub for non-profit staff and referral agencies, and individuals seeking supportive opportunities—all in one place! Including paid peer work, supported employment, training/skills development, volunteering etc. dtesopportunities.com

Discover how Exchange Inner City is driving change in the Downtown Eastside! Learn about our efforts in community economic development, breaking down barriers, and creating equitable opportunities for all. Join us in building a more inclusive and thriving community... 🙌🤝🫶

We had a great Resident Advisory Council meeting this week! EIC is grateful for the ongoing involvement our RAC members provide to our organization. Their lived experience helps to influence & guide EIC’s processes/projects on community economic development (CED) in the DTES🙌🙏

Watch @EMBERSorg 2024 'Working for Good' video featuring success stories from those who've benefited from their services. #Embers mission is to create economic & employment opportunities for people by providing them jobs, training, and support 👷🫶👩‍🏭 exchangeced.com/working-for-go…

Op-ed by @landonhoyt (@HXBIA ED & EIC Board Member) re: the current state of the DTES and how chronic government neglect has spurred economic decline and disinvestment in the neighbourhood 📰exchangeced.com/chronic-govern…

We're excited to share Exchange Inner City's 3-year review! This recap highlights our core mission, our community impact, our advocacy efforts, and the amazing relationships we've built to drive change and strengthen communities. Check it out! ➡️➡️exchangeced.com/eic-2021-2023-…

Our NEW EIC Quarterly meetings begin Sept 23, 3:30-5:00pm at 312 Main (in-person) w/guest @lndsyrchrdsn UBC Professor & Research Scientist. This will be an opportunity for us to connect, engage in EIC's priority strategies, and move our agenda forward. RSVP: john@exchangeced.com

Meet our EIC Board Members! Each member brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our mission of building a stronger and more equitable economy in the Downtown Eastside. 👏🙏🙌 Learn more at: exchangeced.com

Thx @CityofVancouver for awarding EIC funds from its DTES Matching Grant! We’ll use the grant to develop an interactive, searchable digital resource to help individuals, case managers, and peer coordinators find low-barrier jobs & income opportunities in the DTES. Stay tuned!👏🙏

@Eastvanroasters have opened up their new cafe location less than 100 meters from their old shop (formally 408 Carrall St.) Read more about their recent move in the article below, and visit them today at their new spot located at 16 W Hastings St. 👏🍫☕️ vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-drink…

We had a great time at the recent UGM Summer Connect this week. Thanks to our amazing peer support team who helped EIC engage with the DTES community in fun and interactive ways!! 📷: @ugm #CommunityEngagement #downtowneastside #communityeconomicdevelopment

Joining us in our next EIC monthly meeting will be Chantelle Spicer from the @PovReductionBC. Chantelle will be on hand to discuss BC PRC's campaign for a Poverty-free BC in this upcoming provincial election. When: Monday, May 27th, 4pm Where: In-person, 312 Main

EIC is thrilled to announce the newest additions to our board of directors. Tara Chang-Swanson (@MPEastVan), Chris Livingstone (#AFDS), and Landon Hoyt (@landonhoyt @HXBIA). Join us in welcoming them to our board!👏🎉🤝🙌🥳

The DTES Listen & Learn Event was a success! 90+ people fr DTES orgs, Minister @s_malcolmson, Council members, staff from SDPR, MCFD, Premier's office etc. discussed Community Economic Development, Integrated Health & Social Services & Safe(r) Communities. Stay tuned for more!

@BCGovNews introduced legislation to reduce the poverty rate by 60% over the next decade @PovReductionBC campaign manager Chantelle Spicer spoke w/@cbcradio host @s_malcolmson & advocated that raising social assistance rates would be a great place to start exchangeced.com/b-c-introduces…

EIC had a great time volunteering this week along w/the @HXBIA at the #PlentyofPlates gathering hosted by @abetterlifevan at Save-On-Meats. We served 70+ three course meals for #DTES community members to enjoy in a safe & welcoming restaurant environment!👩‍🍳🍲♨️🫶

EIC appreciates the dedicated work that @JeanSwanson_ & Devin O' Leary have done through the Carnegie Housing Project to raise awareness of the increasing houselessness issue we continue to face in the city. Read their report "This Isn't Working" here..👏 exchangeced.com/vancouver-home…

Pls consider signing the advocacy letter put forward by @PovReductionBC to request free transit for youth 13 - 18 across the province, and those on provincial income assistance in the upcoming 2024 BC Budget! 🚌💜🚄 act.newmode.net/action/bc-pove…

Women's Memorial March - Feb. 14, 2024, Downtown Eastside #MMIWG2S #nomorestolensisters

@Providence_Hlth has formed a partnership w/ Social Enterprise @Binners_Project at St. Paul’s Hospital to support w/waste management & diversion, part of PHC's "continuing efforts to build community capacity and drive positive sustainability initiatives." bcgreencare.ca/binners-projec…