Vancouver Outreach Program partners with the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group in a 2-day Community Service Project, distributing care packages to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside residents.
This 2-day project occurring January 27th and 28th were planned by first-time Patrol Leader and Project Manager, Vivien Wang. She and Rover Scout Nimmy Nelson organized a joint venture with Tian Jin Temple and the Vancouver Outreach program. The group prepared and distributed care packages, including 2 types of sandwiches, fruits, hot chocolate, and a tote bag with 3 pairs of socks, cotton gloves, a toque, and a fleece blanket.
“The Scout Group is a safe place to learn how to be a project manager. I could count on emotional support from my peers and rely on the experiences and guidance from my Scouters. I had this preconception from before I came to Vancouver that the Downtown Eastside was a dangerous place, and was glad to see that I was wrong. As well, there was another tent on the other side of the street, across from us. This organization have been doing this every Sunday in the last 23 years. I thought that was amazing.” Vivien Wang, Rover Scout.
“When we have a chance to collaborate with other community groups, we get a new perspective on how we can positively impact people’s lives who we may not have a chance to interact with if we didn’t work together. I see these opportunities for us to achieve Scouting’s goal of developing well-rounded youth that can create a better world.” Victor Chan, President of the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group.
About TJ Temple: The association is dedicated to promoting traditional Chinese and Taoist culture while providing public benefit through involvement in the community. With respect and care for life, we have taken full advantage of the limited resources we have to assist in providing emergency supplies, donating medical aid, and conducting salvation rites, regardless of national origin, race or religion. TJ temple is the very first temple worshipping Kuan-Kung in Canada and was open to the public in 2012.
