At The Kettle we extend a hand in friendship to those who are struggling on the streets today.
Through an active Drop-In Centre and a range of other programs, we care for people facing significant challenges with their mental health by offering practical help today and hope for the future.
“The Kettle staff were always around. They offered me food, blankets, clothes…always asking if I needed anything. They were patient and they waited for me to be ready to come inside.”
Meet Terry-Lee
With the support and encouragement of The Kettle community, Terry-Lee has built an inspiring new life for herself. She is housed, employed and studying to become a mental health worker herself.
"For many years, I turned to substances to self-medicate, living on the street in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, bouncing in and out of shelters. I’d lost my way and I didn’t know where to turn for help."
How You Can Help
Join The Collective Brew
Join our family of monthly donors, known as The Collective Brew. This group of community-minded individuals and businesses provides us with the reliable, recurring support we need to keep our doors open and the kettle hot 365 days of the year.
Donate to Meet Urgent Needs
You can make a donation to help provide food, showers, hygiene kits, hot drinks 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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Host a Clothing Drive
You can provide clean, safe clothing to those are struggling on the streets this spring. A new t-shirt, fresh socks or warm boots goes a long way to restoring confidence and showing someone that they are valued, loved and cared for.
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What We Do
The Kettle Society is a leader of community support in Vancouver — meeting the urgent needs of our city's most vulnerable people for almost 50 years.
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 provide 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.
Join our monthly donor family
By spreading your donations out during the year, you are providing us with generosity we can rely on. Consistent monthly contributions enable us to reduce administrative expenses and plan ahead for projects big and small that truly change lives.
When you join The Collective Brew, you will be a part of a community of people who care deeply about their neighbours who are struggling.