Due to the mobile and street-based nature of Freshwave Ministries, all of our volunteers interact directly with the less fortunate in their own environment. Providing this level of familiarity, comfort and credibility leads to developing trusting relationships. Trust is a key factor in addressing the complex issues behind poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and substance abuse. We don’t judge them but rather treat them with respect and consider them our street family. Every person who comes to the Freshwave Ministries bus has a story. We take the time to listen, comfort, and give advice, as needed.
“The help that you provide for us from Freshwave Ministries is the closest some people come to God in a long while. Everybody is blessed that comes here. The recipients and the volunteers from the good will and kindness.”
-J.S.
“Everything is great! No complaints. Soup is really good and the coffee – you can’t complain about that.
I got a really nice blanket last time and I am using it a lot.“
-J
Every Monday, sandwiches / hot soup are prepared to feed 100 – 150 people at the bus / alleys. Every fourth Tuesday, a hot meal is served to 50 – 70 guests at the community meal.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink” (Matt. 25:35)
Our ministry serves sandwiches, fruit, pastries, buns, and water directly to 50 homeless people in the alleys of downtown Vancouver each Monday
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink” (Matt: 25:35)
A variety of groceries, bread, clothing, hygiene / personal items, and household items are provided.
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat “ (Matt. 25:35)
“I was a stranger and you invited me in“ (Matt:25:35)
“ …in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you…” (Matt. 7:12)
“I needed clothes and you clothed me “ (Matt. 25: 36)
“Love our neighbour as yourself” Matt. 22:39)
FWM is not funded by any government initiative. We are solely dependent on community product and financial donations. FWM does some fundraising events to augment any shortfalls.