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Mission Possible associates street cleaning in Vancouver's Downtown Area.

City of Vancouver Extends Street Cleaning Grant with Nearly $3 Million of Funding

Vancouver City Council has approved nearly $3 million in funding over the next three years for Mission Possible to continue a supplemental street-cleaning and low-barrier employment program in the Downtown Eastside.

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Matthew Smedley and Mission Possible team standing at Robson Square celebrating the one millionth piece of litter picked up by our teams.

CTV News: Mission Possible Picks Up 1 Millionth Piece Of Litter

Matthew Smedley, Mission Possible's Executive Director, and Johnson, Mission Possible Clean Team Associate, speak with CTV News about the...

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Celebrating Partnership and 50 years of GCT Vanterm

Mission Possible is grateful to have the support of GCT Global Container Terminals! With GCT's commitment to supporting their community, more...

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Continuing the Work of Newton’s “Team Tidy”

Earlier this month, Surrey Now-Leader profiled the quiet retirement of Kenneth Green — a man affectionately known as Newton’s “Team Tidy.” For over a...

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Global BC: Downtown Eastside organizations say more people from outside region seeking help

Matthew Smedley, Mission Possible's Executive Director, speaks with Global BC about how more and more people from outside the Downtown Eastside are...

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Global BC: Cost of living pushing seniors back into workforce

Edward, an MP Neighbours Community Navigator, and Matthew Smedley, MP's Executive Director, speak with Global BC about the high cost of living and...

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Global BC: The City of Vancouver finds funding to keep Project Hope afloat

Earlier this month, Global News reported that Project Hope, a program operated by Mission Possible that picks up trash and pressure washes Hastings...

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Global BC: Downtown Eastside street cleaning program at risk

Sven, Jordon, and Charles, Mission Possible associates, and Matthew Smedley, MP's Executive Director, speak with Global BC about Project Hope facing...

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City of Vancouver approves $2.6 million 2024 street cleaning grant

The City of Vancouver has approved $2.64M for the 2024 Street Cleaning Grant program. The funds from the annual program go towards various non-profit...

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Global BC: Mission Possible Peer-based program takes alternative approach to security in Vancouver’s DTES

Did you catch Mission Possible (MP) Neighbours Community Navigator, Gordon Bird, and Matthew Smedley, MP's Executive Director on the news? They spoke...

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