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 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.
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.
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.
This is the final week that our awesome Harm Reduction Program Coordinator, Kristina is working with us.
We want to thank her for her contribution to life saving Harm Reduction services since 2020. She has helped people who use drugs in our communities navigate a toxic drug supply.
We want to thank her for her contribution to life saving Harm Reduction services since 2020. She has helped people who use drugs in our communities navigate a toxic drug supply.
July 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This is the final week that our awesome Harm Reduction Program Coordinator, Kristina is working with us.
We want to thank her for her contribution to life saving Harm Reduction services since 2020. She has helped people who use drugs in our communities navigate a toxic drug supply.
We want to thank her for her contribution to life saving Harm Reduction services since 2020. She has helped people who use drugs in our communities navigate a toxic drug supply.
At Purpose Society we believe that youth are worth investing in. That is why every month we provide FREE activities for young people aged 12 to 24.
Check out our latest calendars!
#Youth #SocialGood #Positivity
Check out our latest calendars!
#Youth #SocialGood #Positivity
July 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
At Purpose Society we believe that youth are worth investing in. That is why every month we provide FREE activities for young people aged 12 to 24.
Check out our latest calendars!
#Youth #SocialGood #Positivity
Check out our latest calendars!
#Youth #SocialGood #Positivity
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society (Purpose Society) has now over 200 staff, who operate a continuum of services, from 10 daycares and 2 youth programs in Burnaby and New Westminster, to Purpose Secondary School, and family groups and services.
We also help our marginalized unhoused community.
We also help our marginalized unhoused community.
June 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society (Purpose Society) has now over 200 staff, who operate a continuum of services, from 10 daycares and 2 youth programs in Burnaby and New Westminster, to Purpose Secondary School, and family groups and services.
We also help our marginalized unhoused community.
We also help our marginalized unhoused community.