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Harvest Project's new hub to combat North Shore poverty
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February 17, 2011
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Media Release
February 17, 2011. North Vancouver, BC, Canada - HARVEST PROJECT, a non-profit organization
serving Metro-Vancouver's North Shore communities, has begun operations at full capacity,
at its new location on 1073 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver. Within hours of opening the
new doors, dozens of North Shore residents experiencing crises as a result of difficult life
circumstances such as family-breakdown, illness, job-loss or mental health issues had visited
the charity for food and clothing support. By the end of the day, Harvest Project's client
care roster for information, referral and coaching support services was also completely booked.
After months of hard work and logistical planning, Harvest Project successfully moved more
than 500 monthly clients and their dependents, over 150 volunteers, and a skeleton staff of
five to the new Roosevelt Crescent facility. Offices, grocery store, food warehouse, Clothes
for Change retail shop and client care services all relocated without disruption.
"Our new Harvest Project facility, located close to the busy Marine Drive, Capilano Mall
transit routes, will provide up to 30% more space than our previous setting, while at the
same time delivering us significant cost savings on the lease", commented Gary Ansell, Executive
Director, Harvest Project.
The move represents a breakthrough for the charity and its work in the community but it
doesn't stop there. Before the dust has even settled Harvest Project will embark on a major
refit of 1073 Roosevelt Crescent. The plan is to transform the facility, by mid summer, from
its existing warehouse status to an extended community hub of client care, grocery support,
charity clothing, retail and social interaction.
"We have a huge amount of work ahead of us", continued Gary, "but we are well on the road
to improving our ability to address poverty on the North Shore. We've been 'extending a hand-up,
not a hand-out' for the last 17 years. A huge thanks to those who have made this move possible
and thank you in advance to local businesses, our dedicated supporters and neighbours who
may not have partnered with us before, for your future donations. It is only with your support
that we can combat poverty in our neighbourhood."
In one of the wealthiest communities in Canada, critical financial and family needs are
often hidden and services are scarce for those who find themselves in desperate times. Last
year, Harvest Project provided over 3,448 coaching/drop-in sessions, over 10,000 foodhampers/
emergency bags, and received 13,998 volunteer-hours.
Contact: Gary Ansell, Harvest Project, Executive Director Email:
garya@harvestproject.org Phone: (604) 983-9488
ext. 313
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Move Update
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January 26, 2011
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We’re moving to new facility at 1073 Roosevelt Ave., February 1, 2011.
- More space
- More cost-effective (lower lease $)
- Custom designed for new programs
- Improved service for our clients
Stage 1
- Dec. 2010 & Jan. 2011 – Plan & start move from 201 Bewicke
- Begin construction of new facilities at Roosevelt Ave.
Stage 2
- Feb. 1, 2011 – Operate from interim space at Roosevelt Ave. during construction
phase
- Temporary areas at Roosevelt for offices, client care, warehouse, groceries
and clothes
- Feb. through May, 2011 – Construction build-out
Stage 3
- May 2011 – Complete building project
- Official opening celebration in new facility
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Harvest Announces Location Move
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November 3, 2010
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Media Release
November 3, 2010. North Vancouver, BC, Canada – HARVEST PROJECT, a non-profit organization
serving Metro-Vancouver’s North Shore communities, announces a planned move to new facilities,
to open Feb. 1, 2011.
Harvest Project’s new location at 1073 Roosevelt Crescent, North Vancouver, will provide
a more efficient and cost-effective space in which to help its clients. Significantly reduced
lease and related expenses will result in more funds for ongoing and new programs.
After 10 years in its current location, 500 clients and their dependents, over 150 volunteers,
and staff will relocate to the new offices, food-warehouse and clothing retail areas. The
building will be configured to improve meeting space and provision of resources, while keeping
Harvest Project close to the core of the North Shore’s population.
Gary Ansell, Executive Director of Harvest Project stated: “This move is key to our providing
improved support to the community. Paying less for rent while providing a better facility
allows us to immediately focus on enlarging the scope of our work with those facing life challenges.”
In one of the wealthiest communities in Canada, critical financial and family needs are
often hidden and services are scarce for those who find themselves in desperate times. Last
year, Harvest Project provided over 3,448 coaching/drop-in sessions, over 10,000 foodhampers/
emergency bags, and received 13,998 volunteer-hours.
For almost 20 years, Harvest Project has been reaching out with resources for physical,
emotional and spiritual support. The organization brings together a large volunteer team,
support from corporations, governments, a food-recovery network and other many generous donors
including schools, churches, local businesses and individuals.
Harvest Project “extends a hand up, not a hand out, to those in need.”
Contact: Harvest Project, Gary Ansell – Executive Director
201 Bewicke Avenue, North Vancouver, BC Canada V7M 3M7
Phone: (604) 983-9488 ext. 306 Email:
garya@harvestproject.org
Website: www.harvestproject.org
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