The Door is Open (DIO) staff and volunteers were sad to hear of the passing of Eleanor Cook, a ‘retired’ long-time volunteer at DIO. Eleanor was a devoted volunteer at DIO. She was responsible for expanding our Wednesday Women’s Breakfast Read more…
Meet another of our wonderful volunteers! Gwen helps to prepare and serve meals and takes care of our “clothing room” – sorting and distributing our clothing donations. We asked Gwen to share the story of how she became involved with Read more…
We were blessed to have Sr. Baybeth at The Door is Open for last two and a half years. Her gentle but firm manner, together with her strong organizational skills and sense of order, made her a perfect fit for Read more…
Owners of a start-up company in Coquitlam have discovered cutting down on plastic isn’t just good for the environment; it can directly help the poor and homeless, too. Vanessa Brascia and Cory Melville officially opened Straw-Ghetti in February. Their company Read more…
Starting at the Door is Open (DIO) around 1996, Ken is our longest serving staff member! With the help of a large group of volunteers recruited through the BC Catholic, Brother Tim had cleaned up, renovated, and re-opened the drop-in Read more…
We are most grateful to Mindset Foundation for coming to The Door is Open again this year to hold their December Turkey Burger lunch. We are always in awe at the enthusiasm, energy, and level of organization that they bring Read more…
Thank you to St. Augustine’s Parish, Vancouver, for increasing their monthly Food Drive to a twice monthly collection! This generous program was started in 2016 by a group of parishioners attending a Bible study at St. Augustine’s, reflecting on a way to Read more…
You gave Jacques a new start! In 2011, Jacques arrived in Vancouver on a bus from Ottawa. Homeless, he camped out in Stanley Park with limited access to food. Then he discovered The Door is Open and found himself returning Read more…
In everything, I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive. – Acts Read more…
Elizabeth and Wendy, two talented quilters, have been spending Wednesday mornings at The Door is Open, teaching some of our ladies the art of quilting. Each Wednesday, they bring their sewing machines and other quilting supplies, and spend several hours Read more…