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Housing and Resident Wellness Coordinator Role
We Are Hiring
Under the guidance of the Executive Director, this role is dedicated to actively supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through compassionate, culturally …
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Coldest Night of the Year. 24 Feb, 2024
Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year
Each year D2D and the Comox Valley Transition Society organize the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in the Comox Valley. This year’s walk is on February 24th, 2024 Register a …
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The D2D AGM is on Monday 11 September
Annual General Meeting 2023
The Dawn to Dawn 2023 AGM will be held on Monday September 11th at 6 PM – in St George’s United Church Fellowship Hall
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Coldest Night of the Year. 25 Feb, 2023
Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year
Each year D2D and the Comox Valley Transition Society organize the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in the Comox Valley. This year’s walk is on February 25th, 2023 Register a …
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Silent Disco Fundraiser for the UnHoused
Sat Dec 18th – 5:00-11pm Cumberland Village Square
The shelter challenges for so many in our community have prompted us to help out. Your financial contributions are going directly to those who need them. Gratitude and respect. All proceeds …
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A Warm and Fuzzy Night of Hockey
Dec 18th 2021 – Glacier Kings vs Port Alberni Bombers
On Dec 18th, come to the hockey game and bring a bag of warm clothing donations to support Dawn to Dawn. The Glacier Kings Junior Hockey team, supported by the Ashley Homestore, play the Port …
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A three day art and food extravaganza!
But Enough Art, Eat!
What is the role of an art gallery? Who gets to witness and produce art? Is there an aesthetic to homelessness? But Enough Art, Eat! a celebration of street culture produced and conceived by D2D …
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Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser Comox Valley
Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year
Each year D2D organizes the Coldest Night of the Year. You can read more about it on our Coldest Night of the Year Website.
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Help us help others during COVID 19
Donation Request
Hello friends, In response to the Covid epidemic Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society is extending our support to help more on the street, provide more units of housing, support those in …
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Housing and Resident Wellness Coordinator Role
Coldest Night of the Year. 24 Feb, 2024
The D2D AGM is on Monday 11 September
Coldest Night of the Year. 25 Feb, 2023
Silent Disco Fundraiser for the UnHoused
A Warm and Fuzzy Night of Hockey
A three day art and food extravaganza!
Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser Comox Valley
Help us help others during COVID 19
No One Should Be Homeless
Two gender-bending, irreverent, larger-than-life drag shows
Rainbow Royalty Drag Shows are Back!
In partnership with the Sid Williams Theatre, Dawn to Dawn is delighted to present another Rainbow Royalty Drag Show Event. This year, not just one, but two Drag shows with something for …
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No One Should Be Homeless
Coldest Night of the Year. 24 Feb, 2024
Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year
Each year D2D and the Comox Valley Transition Society organize the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk in the Comox Valley. This year’s walk is on February 24th, 2024 Register a …
Take Part
No One Should Be Homeless
An Overview of D2D Services
Finding Solutions
Dawn to Dawn directly helps individuals, one by one, by taking direct action to solve immediate problems. Seeing people as equals, without judgement, Dawn to Dawn looks to challenge perceptions …
What we do at D2D
No One Should Be Homeless
A Story of Success
Bob the Janitor
Meet Bob. For many years Bob spent his life on the streets as an alcoholic and previously spent time in jail. For many years he was known as Bob the Bum. As a Chippewa First Nation member at one …
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No One Should Be Homeless
Helping those who help others
Toni Frank
Home Sweet Home for Toni Frank and her daughter Cora. Their new place was purchased by Dawn to Dawn with money from the Homelessness Support Tax via the CVRD. So gratified to know that Toni and …
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Two gender-bending, irreverent, larger-than-life drag shows
Coldest Night of the Year. 24 Feb, 2024
An Overview of D2D Services
A Story of Success
Helping those who help others
We Help. We Take Action
Residential Housing Program
Finding Permanent Housing For Those In Need
The Residential Housing Program is an effective and efficient strategy for addressing homelessness in the Comox Valley. Dawn to Dawn enters into tenancy agreements with landlords who have …
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We Help. We Take Action
Providing Opportunity for Fun
Bowling
For seven years Dawn to Dawn has offered bowling as part of its recreational activities. The Dawn to Dawn bowling program provides, warmth, play and a place to build community. Located across …
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We Help. We Take Action
Maple Pool United Est. 2012
Street Soccer
A scorching hot day at Maple Pool Campground. Connie cuts watermelon on a picnic table under a shade tent as a soccer ball sails by her head. Connie remains cool as a cucumber. James, the …
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We Help. We Take Action
Community Recreation Programs
If You’re Playing, You’re Winning
Dawn to Dawn has made recreational opportunities central to its outreach programing. This is an opportunity for homeless and at-risk individuals to come out to exercise, socialize and have …
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Residential Housing Program
Providing Opportunity for Fun
Maple Pool United Est. 2012
Community Recreation Programs
Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
Two gender-bending, irreverent, larger-than-life drag shows
Rainbow Royalty Drag Shows are Back!
In partnership with the Sid Williams Theatre, Dawn to Dawn is delighted to present another Rainbow Royalty Drag Show Event. This year, not just one, but two Drag shows with something for …
Read Full Story
Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
Your voice is important to us.
Gukwas sa Wagalus / Rainbow House Youth Gathering
Mark the date and let us know your thoughts and ideas of what this space should look like for you. May 17 - Foundry Comox Valley
Join Us on Sep 28th
Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
The Kwak'wala Name for Our Project
What’s in a Name?
Our project carries a name in two languages to reflect the strong desire between the K’omoks First Nation and Dawn to Dawn to work together to fill the need to create a safe, secure and …
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Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
What sparked the idea for Gukwa̱s sa Wagalus-Rainbow House?
Origins
In the early 80s, I was happily a part of the Queer community in Vancouver. One word I would use to describe the people and times is: joy. In the mid-80s the AIDS epidemic hit and devastated the …
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Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
Love and support for our Rainbow House Royalty Weekend Showcase
Thank You Comox Valley!
Thank you to the Comox Valley for your love and support of Dawn to Dawn’s Rainbow House Royalty weekend showcase, April 14-15 hosted in partnership with Pride Society Comox Valley and the Sid …
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Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
Your voice is important to us.
Gukwas sa Wagalus / Rainbow House Youth Gathering
Mark the date and let us know your thoughts and ideas of what this space should look like for you. May 17 - Foundry Comox Valley
Join Us on May 17th
Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
A gender-bending, irreverent documentary and a larger-than-life drag show
Rainbow House Royalty Weekend Showcase
In partnership with the Pride Society of the Comox Valley and the Sid Williams Theatre, Dawn to Dawn is pleased to present the Rainbow House Royalty Weekend Showcase. All funds raised by this …
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Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
April 15 - Dress to impress for an evening of Kings and Queens
Rainbow House Royalty: Drag Show
Buy Tickets on the Sid Williams Website In partnership with the Pride Society Comox Valley and the Sid Williams Theatre Society, Dawn to Dawn is pleased to present the Rainbow House Royalty …
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Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
April 14 - Movie screening and Q+A with the Director
Rainbow House Royalty: The Empress of Vancouver
Buy Tickets on the Sid Williams Website In partnership with the Pride Society Comox Valley and the Sid Williams Theatre Society, Dawn to Dawn is pleased to present the Rainbow House Royalty …
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Gukwa̲s sa Wagalus
An evening of conversation with Hereditary Chief Wedlidi Speck
An Indigenous Perspective on Empathy – Tuesday 28 Feb
Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness and the Kumugwe Cultural Society present an evening of conversation with Hereditary Chief Wedlidi Speck as he shares, An Indigenous Perspective on Empathy. …
Find out More Two gender-bending, irreverent, larger-than-life drag shows
Your voice is important to us.
The Kwak'wala Name for Our Project
What sparked the idea for Gukwa̱s sa Wagalus-Rainbow House?
Love and support for our Rainbow House Royalty Weekend Showcase
Your voice is important to us.
A gender-bending, irreverent documentary and a larger-than-life drag show
April 15 - Dress to impress for an evening of Kings and Queens
April 14 - Movie screening and Q+A with the Director
An evening of conversation with Hereditary Chief Wedlidi Speck
Inside Info About D2D
D2D Core Values
These are the Core Values that underpin and guide everything we do.
Integrity We are honest and transparent, accountable for our efforts, and maintain consistently high ethical standards. Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Accessibility We embrace different …
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Inside Info About D2D
Who we are as a board
Vision, Mission & Mandate
Vision That everyone has a home to call their own and the support to realize their potential. Mandate To research, develop and implement programs to house and support homeless individuals toward …
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Inside Info About D2D
An Overview of D2D Services
Finding Solutions
Dawn to Dawn directly helps individuals, one by one, by taking direct action to solve immediate problems. Seeing people as equals, without judgement, Dawn to Dawn looks to challenge perceptions …
What we do at D2D
Inside Info About D2D
The D2D AGM is on Monday 7 Nov
Annual General Meeting 2022
The Dawn to Dawn 2022 AGM will be held on Monday Nov 7th at 7 PM – in St George’s United Church Fellowship Hall
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D2D Core Values
Who we are as a board
An Overview of D2D Services
The D2D AGM is on Monday 7 Nov
Our Community Helps Us
Cumberland Peace Park, June 21, 10am
Pole Raising Celebration for Ḵwax̱diz’dzas
Come celebrate, witness and honour the blessing of two welcome poles and an honouring of the ancestral lands and peoples on which Ḵwax̱diz’dzas Cumberland Affordable Housing Project will …
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Our Community Helps Us
Acknowledging those who support us
Help From Community is Key
D2D is a Comox Valley homegrown solution to homelessness here in the Valley. Over 10 years ago Tom Grant in response to discovering someone sleeping in his garage decided to be proactive and …
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Cumberland Peace Park, June 21, 10am
Acknowledging those who support us