Share had its beginnings in 1979 when a group of caring people came together with the common goal of caring for the homeless and hungry in the Vancouver area. These individuals made a commitment to helping men and women in need — those who are often unseen or forgotten, those who are someone's daughter, grandfather, neighbor, cousin, or friend.
In 2019, Share celebrated our 40th anniversary, maintaining our commitment by remaining at the forefront to improve the lives of individuals and families who face food instability, are homeless, or struggle to find affordable housing. Our start was humble — just one shelter for single men and a daily, free hot meal. Today we provide a spectrum of services: from the Outreach team on the streets, to emergency shelters and free nutritious meals, to the Backpack program feeding hungry children and subsidized housing, to permanent supportive housing — and so much more.
We've grown tremendously through visionary leadership that has allowed our organization to sustainably evolve our programs based on community needs. While we have been a fierce advocate for change, we've not done it on our own. Healthy communities thrive through partnership. By connecting multiple systems and movements, and bringing more players and voices to the table, Share has fostered a brighter and healthier future for generations to come.
Thank you for making our community home.
