Lower Mainland Purpose Society
@purposesociety.bsky.social
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to deliver a continuum of social, health, educational and residential services.
www.purposesociety.org
www.purposesociety.org
Yesterday we held the Purpose Society Holiday Brunch!
Staff had a good time mingling while the children in attendance received presents! Even Santa paid a visit!
Staff had a good time mingling while the children in attendance received presents! Even Santa paid a visit!
December 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Yesterday we held the Purpose Society Holiday Brunch!
Staff had a good time mingling while the children in attendance received presents! Even Santa paid a visit!
Staff had a good time mingling while the children in attendance received presents! Even Santa paid a visit!
The Burnaby and New West Youth Hubs have a busy holiday season ahead!
All activities are free for youth aged 12 to 24. There is also a limited amount of Bus Tickets available - youth are encouraged to contact staff for details.
There is also snacks and water/juice available!
All activities are free for youth aged 12 to 24. There is also a limited amount of Bus Tickets available - youth are encouraged to contact staff for details.
There is also snacks and water/juice available!
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Burnaby and New West Youth Hubs have a busy holiday season ahead!
All activities are free for youth aged 12 to 24. There is also a limited amount of Bus Tickets available - youth are encouraged to contact staff for details.
There is also snacks and water/juice available!
All activities are free for youth aged 12 to 24. There is also a limited amount of Bus Tickets available - youth are encouraged to contact staff for details.
There is also snacks and water/juice available!
Come out this Wednesday, December 3rd from 9:30am-2:20pm for our Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser at Columbia Street Sandwich Company located at 550 Columbia Street, New West.
We are raising funds to support:
- The breakfast and lunch program.
- Activities and field trips
Hope to see you there!
We are raising funds to support:
- The breakfast and lunch program.
- Activities and field trips
Hope to see you there!
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Come out this Wednesday, December 3rd from 9:30am-2:20pm for our Krispy Kreme donut fundraiser at Columbia Street Sandwich Company located at 550 Columbia Street, New West.
We are raising funds to support:
- The breakfast and lunch program.
- Activities and field trips
Hope to see you there!
We are raising funds to support:
- The breakfast and lunch program.
- Activities and field trips
Hope to see you there!
Our Family Programs with Purpose services have released their December calendar and program information.
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Our Family Programs with Purpose services have released their December calendar and program information.
A HUGE thank you to all the staff and students at Douglas College for the amazing donation of 1,253 pounds of clothing!
Thank you SO much!
Thank you SO much!
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A HUGE thank you to all the staff and students at Douglas College for the amazing donation of 1,253 pounds of clothing!
Thank you SO much!
Thank you SO much!
Last week a Health Science student initiative at SFU dropped off a large clothing donation. Thank you to the students for their help and generosity!
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Last week a Health Science student initiative at SFU dropped off a large clothing donation. Thank you to the students for their help and generosity!
Thank you to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau for the hundreds of candy canes donated to our agency.
These will go into the goodie bags for our clients who will benefit from extra support and those who are unhoused.
These will go into the goodie bags for our clients who will benefit from extra support and those who are unhoused.
November 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thank you to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau for the hundreds of candy canes donated to our agency.
These will go into the goodie bags for our clients who will benefit from extra support and those who are unhoused.
These will go into the goodie bags for our clients who will benefit from extra support and those who are unhoused.
URGENT APPEAL:
We still have need for sponsors for families for this years Hamper Day. If you would like to become a donor this holiday season, please see poster for details, or call 604-526-2522.
We still have need for sponsors for families for this years Hamper Day. If you would like to become a donor this holiday season, please see poster for details, or call 604-526-2522.
November 17, 2025 at 7:51 PM
URGENT APPEAL:
We still have need for sponsors for families for this years Hamper Day. If you would like to become a donor this holiday season, please see poster for details, or call 604-526-2522.
We still have need for sponsors for families for this years Hamper Day. If you would like to become a donor this holiday season, please see poster for details, or call 604-526-2522.
During this years Downtown New West BIA "Homelessness Action Week" the theme was "Voices in Action". As part of that theme there was Business Breakfast Series: “Voices for a Safer Community” event on October 24th, in which Lynda Fletcher-Gordon, our Interim Executive Director, was a panelist.
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
During this years Downtown New West BIA "Homelessness Action Week" the theme was "Voices in Action". As part of that theme there was Business Breakfast Series: “Voices for a Safer Community” event on October 24th, in which Lynda Fletcher-Gordon, our Interim Executive Director, was a panelist.
Daylight hours may be shorter but we are still working late at our Community Response, Crisis Led AND Health Contact Centre on site (at the Alexander Street Entrance).
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Daylight hours may be shorter but we are still working late at our Community Response, Crisis Led AND Health Contact Centre on site (at the Alexander Street Entrance).
Our Purpose Secondary School Film Club has released their first film on YouTube, it can be watched for free, here:
youtu.be/Mj_eHQffqWY?...
youtu.be/Mj_eHQffqWY?...
The School is Haunted Short Film
YouTube video by Lower Mainland Purpose Society
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October 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Our Purpose Secondary School Film Club has released their first film on YouTube, it can be watched for free, here:
youtu.be/Mj_eHQffqWY?...
youtu.be/Mj_eHQffqWY?...
Our organization is taking part on New Westminster's Homelessness Action week. This year it has been October 11 to 18.
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Our organization is taking part on New Westminster's Homelessness Action week. This year it has been October 11 to 18.
This long weekend we have a continuum of services in the commuities of New Westminster, Burnaby and beyond.
October 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This long weekend we have a continuum of services in the commuities of New Westminster, Burnaby and beyond.
Reposted by Lower Mainland Purpose Society
ICYMI Over 200 BC nonprofit leaders issued the urgent message the sector is in crisis.
Nonprofits are not just service providers, they are economic and social engines contributing $4.2 billion in GDP—more than the mining, oil and gas and agriculture industries combined.
bcpolicy.ca/funding-...
Nonprofits are not just service providers, they are economic and social engines contributing $4.2 billion in GDP—more than the mining, oil and gas and agriculture industries combined.
bcpolicy.ca/funding-...
September 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
ICYMI Over 200 BC nonprofit leaders issued the urgent message the sector is in crisis.
Nonprofits are not just service providers, they are economic and social engines contributing $4.2 billion in GDP—more than the mining, oil and gas and agriculture industries combined.
bcpolicy.ca/funding-...
Nonprofits are not just service providers, they are economic and social engines contributing $4.2 billion in GDP—more than the mining, oil and gas and agriculture industries combined.
bcpolicy.ca/funding-...
We agree with Anastasia French that Non-Profits in British Columbia need stable funding. Please see interview for details.
globalnews.ca/video/114087...
globalnews.ca/video/114087...
B.C. non-profits warn of funding crisis | Watch News Videos Online
Watch B.C. non-profits warn of funding crisis Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
September 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We agree with Anastasia French that Non-Profits in British Columbia need stable funding. Please see interview for details.
globalnews.ca/video/114087...
globalnews.ca/video/114087...
Hamper Day 2025 will be happening on Thursday, December 18, 2025. See poster for details.
September 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Hamper Day 2025 will be happening on Thursday, December 18, 2025. See poster for details.
Literacy New West is celebrating Literacy Month alongside the library’s Summer Reading Wrap-up Party on September 14, from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Anvil Centre. No RSVP required!
September 8, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Literacy New West is celebrating Literacy Month alongside the library’s Summer Reading Wrap-up Party on September 14, from 3:00-4:30 pm at the Anvil Centre. No RSVP required!
A friendly reminder that the Burnaby Youth Hub is active this September with a lot of happenings - check out the latest calendar!
September 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A friendly reminder that the Burnaby Youth Hub is active this September with a lot of happenings - check out the latest calendar!
The Labour Day Long Weekend is almost here and we are still busy meeting needs in our community. Please see poster for details.
August 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Labour Day Long Weekend is almost here and we are still busy meeting needs in our community. Please see poster for details.
Last month in July the Purpose Society's Heath Contact Centre (safer use injection site) also provided for unhoused people in New West:
- 8 Basic First Aid Supplies for those with injuries
- 236 items of clothing
- 1290 cups of water
- 215 Naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths
- 8 Basic First Aid Supplies for those with injuries
- 236 items of clothing
- 1290 cups of water
- 215 Naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths
August 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Last month in July the Purpose Society's Heath Contact Centre (safer use injection site) also provided for unhoused people in New West:
- 8 Basic First Aid Supplies for those with injuries
- 236 items of clothing
- 1290 cups of water
- 215 Naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths
- 8 Basic First Aid Supplies for those with injuries
- 236 items of clothing
- 1290 cups of water
- 215 Naloxone kits to prevent overdose deaths
Who likes free health services for pets? Call or Email Kathy for details.
August 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Who likes free health services for pets? Call or Email Kathy for details.
Summertime is healthy fun time at our Youth Hubs. Our August Youth Hub calendar's are ready for viewing - please see images for details.
August 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Summertime is healthy fun time at our Youth Hubs. Our August Youth Hub calendar's are ready for viewing - please see images for details.
We are hiring! Check out our current list of job opportunities, including one for our reception area:
purposesociety.org/about/job-op...
purposesociety.org/about/job-op...
Working with Purpose
Visit the post for more.
purposesociety.org
August 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We are hiring! Check out our current list of job opportunities, including one for our reception area:
purposesociety.org/about/job-op...
purposesociety.org/about/job-op...
The much anticipated BC Day long weekend is almost here and we have different opening days for different services.
Please check poster for details.
Please check poster for details.
July 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The much anticipated BC Day long weekend is almost here and we have different opening days for different services.
Please check poster for details.
Please check poster for details.
Last month, New Westminster's only safe consumption site for people who use IV drugs also provided our marginalized neighbours:
- 11 First Aid items
- 207 Clothing items
For more information on this life saving service, please visit:
purposesociety.org/events/categ...
- 11 First Aid items
- 207 Clothing items
For more information on this life saving service, please visit:
purposesociety.org/events/categ...
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purposesociety.org
July 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Last month, New Westminster's only safe consumption site for people who use IV drugs also provided our marginalized neighbours:
- 11 First Aid items
- 207 Clothing items
For more information on this life saving service, please visit:
purposesociety.org/events/categ...
- 11 First Aid items
- 207 Clothing items
For more information on this life saving service, please visit:
purposesociety.org/events/categ...