Mission Possible

"The pantry area is something that serves us really well... sometimes it has fresh vegetables. Everyone doesn’t have a place to live or a kitchen to cook, so the pantry really helps because it has a variety of food." - MP Associate Our Community Pantry is a crucial part of the wrap-around support that associates can access during their time in our Employment Readiness Program. Special shoutout to Evan from The Heart Tattoo Society for stopping by weekly with an amazing batch of donations to ensure our pantry stays stocked with not only delicious fresh foods but some household items as well! Thank you!! 🙌 #DTES #EmpoweringThroughOpportunity #EmploymentReadinessProgram #Community #FoodSecurity #Donate

Congratulations to our May and June associates of the month, Mao and Aidah! Both come in with a positive attitude, ready to do the work everyday. They have come so far in their journey's since they began with us at MP and we are so lucky to have them on our teams! 👏 #DTES #EmpoweringThroughOpportunity #EmploymentReadinessProgram #Community #EmployeeAppreciation

Sitting atop the Kingsway hill, 2400 Motel has been a proud part of Vancouver's Eastside community for over 75 years. Today, General Manager Kristian Miller, is continuing the tradition of creating positive spaces in the community. 2400 Motel's involvement with Mission Possible started when our MP Maintenance team was hired for exterior painting and landscaping at the Motel. Upon learning more about our Employment Readiness Program, Kristian was eager to explore the untapped talent MP associates had to offer. He shares, "Everywhere has to hire people. Everywhere has to spend money on products and goods and services, so if we can do that more compassionately, why wouldn't you?" Working closely with our Employment Engagement Team, 2400 Motel soon welcomed their first MP graduate, Noah! To read more about 2400 Motel and our work together to further inclusive hiring, visit https://lnkd.in/g2X_Z4-e

Congratulations to our June Employment Readiness Program graduates! Six months of hard work and dedication have led to this point and we are so proud of you! We are very excited to see where your journey takes you next!⭐ Shoutout to our teams for putting together a fantastic lunch for everyone! 🍔 #EmploymentReadinessProgram #DTES #TransitionalWork #EmploymentOpportunity

MP's Community Clean Up Day took place on June 22nd this year, and we had a fabulous time welcoming our supporters into our office and community! With the help of all the attendees, we were able to pick up over 50 bags of garbage throughout the Downtown Eastside! We also raised over $23,100 towards the Employment Readiness Program! We were blown away by the creative team names, incredible treasure hunting skills, and most of all our community's huge capacity to care. THANK YOU! We were also grateful to hear from Ursula and Grimm who shared their journey through the Employment Readiness Program with our attendees. We are so proud of everything they've accomplished since walking through our front doors. BIG thank you to our Partners for this event. Without them, this gathering would not have been possible! Thank you to Ravi Rane Photography (Ravi Rane, MBA) for helping us capture these joyful photos! #WorkingWorks #BetterTogether #DTES #MissionPossible #MPCleanUpDay

Congratulations to Lauren, our June Outstanding Employee of the Month! 🎉 As our Grants and Fundraising Coordinator, Lauren is responsible for applying for the bulk of our grant and foundation funding for our organization! During our last fiscal year, Lauren helped MP surpass our lofty fundraising goals and is already well underway in applications for this fiscal! She embodies our core values and we are so lucky and grateful to have her on the team! 🧡

Before the month officially comes to end, we want to wish everyone a very happy Pride month! This past month, and everyday, we celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ friends and love in all its forms while reflecting on both the progress and ongoing challenges they face. Let us continue celebrating, learning, and amplifying!🌈

“I love doing something good in the neighborhood that I am living in, and I get to meet different people in the area. I get to do something good in my own area.” - MP Associate Often times, our associates share how much they enjoy walking their routes and interacting with community members! If you see them out and about, be sure to give them a wave! 👋 #WorkingWorks #BetterTogether #DTES #TransitionalWork #MissionPossible #CleanTeam #EmploymentOpportunity

Congratulations to our June workshop participants! 🎉 These folks have showed up ready to work consistently for 3 days and are now equipped to begin their journey on the Clean Team! Join us in giving them a big round of applause! 👏 #EmploymentReadinessProgram #DTES #Workshops #TransitionalWork #EmploymentOpportunity

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Mission Possible Clean Up Day. Together we picked up over 50 bags of garbage through the Downtown Eastside. It’s incredible what can be accomplished when we work together to better our community. Mission Possible raised over $22,700 towards its Employee Readiness Program which supports determined, tenacious and courageous people seeking to re-enter the workforce. Let’s keep the momentum going. You can help Mission Possible reach its goal of raising $25,000 to support those beginning their journey back into the workforce by making a donation at www.mission-possible.ca. Thank you Mission Possible for inviting me and the FortisBC team! Vanessa Connolly Mandy Assi Siraz Dalmir, MBA Tyler Bryant Janet Devaney #mpcleanupday #community