Mission Possible
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| Abbreviation | MP |
|---|---|
| Type | Charitable organization |
| Location | |
Key people |
Brian Postlewaite (Executive Director) Rod Janz (Director of Communications) |
| Slogan | Overcoming homelessness and poverty. |
| Mission | "For over the past 20 years Mission Possible has walked alongside people challenged by homelessness and poverty. Every day we provide street-level care for those with immediate and critical needs as well as create jobs that build a bridge to stability through a variety of enterprising ventures. Mission Possible is helping people renew a sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work."[1] |
| Website | mission-possible.ca |
Mission Possible is Christian humanitarian organization located in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside district. The organization helps residents of the area escape poverty by managing personal issues related to addiction, homelessness, and job-readiness. MP's primary operating method is to provide the basic workplace skills and experience needed by residents seeking economic independence.
Services and social enterprises
Mission Possible is organized into these departments:
- MP Community - Serves immediate client need including meals, clothing, crisis counseling, advocacy, referrals, and spiritual support.
- Momentum Workshop - Teaches area residents how to apply for and maintain gainful employment.
- MP Maintenance - Provides training and direct short-term employment in property maintenance tasks such as window washing, graffiti removal, painting, and general grounds cleanup.
- MP StudioWorks - Encourages and employs painters, carvers, potters, sculptors, and musicians in the pursuit of artistic expression and entrepreneurship.[2]
- MP Neighbours - Trains residents in local cultural competency and the ability to effectively manage threatening situations, in order to contribute to community safety and security.
- Recycling Pick-Up - Works together with a local recycling company to perform home and office materials recycling pickup.
- MP Recycling - Works with Vancouver's hospitality industry to recycle used bar soaps and similar materials which would otherwise end up in landfill.[3]
References
- ↑ Mission Possible's Home Page
- ↑ "Mission Possible Studioworks". Mission Possible. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ↑ "Soap-recycling program bursts unemployment bubble in Vancouver". Globe & Mail. August 2, 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
External links
- A CNN interview with Executive Director Brian Postlewaite explaining Mission Possible's philosophy and purpose.
- Mission Possible is supported by local business.[1][2]
- University of British Columbia.[3]
- Trinity Western University Magazine.[4]
- The Province Newspaper.[5]
- ↑ "Managing For Impact leadership program accelerates Mission Possible's success". Vancity Savings Credit Union. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ↑ "Port employees volunteer at Mission Possible". Port Metro Vancouver. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ↑ "DTES Charity Creates Jobs For Fortunate Few". TheThunderbird.ca. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ↑ "Community From Chaos". Trinity Western Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
- ↑ "Sharad's Lunch Box: Non Profit Mission Possible gets digital with Fundraising for the Downtown Eastside (VIDEO)". The Province Newspaper. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
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