Help for today. Hope for tomorrow.
Many of our city’s most vulnerable people are struggling with their mental health.
At the Kettle's Drop-In Centre, anyone can access food, showers, fresh clothing and more. We meet people’s basic needs and open doors to housing and employment opportunities that change lives.
"I thought it was a shelter, but it turned out to be something more. A place for friendship. Since that first day, I kept coming back."
— Bobby, Kettle Community Member
Bobby first started spending time at The Kettle because he had nowhere else to be during the day. But he soon discovered more than a safe place to rest. Today he has found stable housing, employment and a community he can count on.
Meet Bobby
How You Can Help
GIVE HELP
This spring, your donation will help provide food, showers, hygiene kits and a warm welcome to people who are struggling on the streets. We know that when we care for people’s immediate needs they feel seen, heard and supported.
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GIVE HOPE
You can support folks like Bobby in finding long-term, secure housing and employment with a donation to The Kettle today. Our safe, inclusive communities offer an alternative to the isolation and fear that come with living on the street.
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JOIN THE COLLECTIVE BREW
Join our family of monthly donors, known as The Collective Brew. This group of community-minded individuals and businesses provide us with the reliable, recurring support we need to keep our doors open and the kettle hot for 365 days of the year.
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Join the Collective Brew
our family of monthly donors
At The Kettle, a hot cup of tea or coffee is one of the best ways we connect with new friends. It's our offer of hospitality for anyone — particularly those that are struggling on the streets.
That's why our monthly donor community is called The Collective Brew. Wrapping their hands around a warm drink puts people at ease and invites people to sit down and stay a while. When people stay, they connect — with each other, with our staff and with a community that truly cares about them.
What We Do
The Kettle Society is a leader of community support in Vancouver. For almost 50 years, we have met the urgent needs of our city's most vulnerable people.
We serve a community of 6,000+ vulnerable individuals each year, manage 400+ units of supportive housing and operate a mental health drop-in centre that provides meals every day of the year.
We also offer a range of community services including advocacy, an ID bank, homeless outreach, a women’s transition house, a health clinic, a volunteer program and supported employment.