Vancouver’s homeless find themselves ‘kind of stuck’ during pandemic
Services, options in short supply, with some resources unavailable or at 'breaking point'
By Patty Hastings, Columbian
Social Services, Demographics, Faith
Published: August 8, 2020, 6:00am
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Pastor Brian Norris, in black shirt and cap, leads a prayer before serving a meal at Living Hope Church, where a temporary homeless encampment was set up in early May. It provides shelter, showers, snacks and restrooms to people without homes during the pandemic. (Photos by Alisha Jucevic/The Columbian)Photo Gallery
Bella Lynch feels more worn down these days without the emotional and mental support of her family, especially her grandmother. She misses being able to visit with her and help with her flower beds.
“It hurts because she practically raised me,” she said.
Lynch stays at the city-sanctioned tent encampment at Living Hope Church, which offers food, restrooms and showers — basic services that have been harder to come by during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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