900 Helmcken Update: Save the date for our Residents Forum

Dear Friend,

We've got two big things to share this week, and both are about giving you more ways to make your voice count.

Residents Forum 

First, mark your calendar. We're hosting a Residents Forum on Wednesday, September 16th, and we'd love to see you there.

It's a chance for neighbours to come together in person, ask questions, and share your perspective on the proposed drug consumption site at 900 Helmcken. We'll also be inviting the Minister of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, the Mayor, and downtown business and community leaders to join us.

One thing we want to be clear: this is a community-led gathering, organized by the neighbourhood, for the neighbours. It is not a government consultation, and it's no substitute for the proper public engagement our neighbourhood is still owed. It's simply our chance to get informed, get organized, and stand together.

Full details: 

What: Neighbours of 900 Helmcken Residents Forum

When: Wednesday, September 16th — doors at 5:00 pm, program at 6:00 pm

Where: Sheraton Wall Centre, Pavilion Ballroom (1000 Burrard Street)

Please RSVP so we know to expect you: https://crystal351639.typeform.com/to/IPWZS4wx Have a question before you RSVP? Just reach out to us at neighbours900helmcken@gmail.com and we'll get back to you. 

Neighbours of 900 Helmcken Microsite  

Second, we've built a home base. Our new website brings everything into one place: the latest updates, the facts, and ready-to-use resources to help you take action, including a letter template you can personalize and send to decision-makers in just a few minutes.

Take a look here: www.inplainsightbc.com 

The single most helpful thing you can do this week is simple: share the forum details with five neighbours (see attached flyer). A packed room on the 16th sends a message all on its own.

We hope to see you there.

More soon, 

Neighbours of 900 Helmcken