IMPACT Podcast - Kim Wing IMPACT Podcast

We welcome Kim Wing back to IMPACT for an update on our homeless At-Risk-Youth of Vancouver.
Kim Wing - Manager Special Projects Covenant House Vancouver:
In the face of exacerbated challenges from the cost-of-living and housing crises, there has been a 32% surge in homelessness in Metro Vancouver since 2020
(Was in 2020: 3,634 202 and now 4,821 in 2023).
Your donations have played an indispensable role in addressing these pressing needs. Thanks to our generous community, we’ve expanded our services significantly.
Covenant House's commitment is to addressing rising needs led to unprecedented youth engagement in new programs, facilitated by caring staff in our new spaces. Art therapy sessions, life skills classes, and both on-site and off-site recreational activities represent our dedication to holistic support for youth. The demand for our programs has risen sharply, with mental health services experiencing a 30% increase in demand from 2022.
On February 29th, IMPACT Host Nigel and his wife Rieko along with another 145 volanteers will brave the cold to sleep on the streets, showing solidarity with at-risk youth and supporting Covenant House Vancouver's mission to provide essential services, safety, food, and shelter.
**Double Your Donation!** From now until the end of the month, every contribution to our campaign will be matched, making your support go even further.
**How You Can Help:**
- **Donate to Nigel:** [Click Here](http://support.covenanthousebc.org/goto/nigelbennett)
- **Donate to Rieko:** [Click Here](http://support.covenanthousebc.org/goto/riekobennett)
Your generosity can change lives. If you've already donated, thank you for your invaluable support.
With gratitude,
Nigel & Rieko / Team IMPACT
Covenant House Sleep Out 2024