Happy Holidays to all of our EIC members, community partners, collaborators, and friends.. We at Exchange Inner City want to wish you all a reflective and restful end of 2023. We look forward to connecting further in the coming year. Until then, take care..🙂❤️

EIC, along with Khôra Architecture, are leading a feasibility study for the City of Vancouver. Together, we are engaging the DTES community to envision what a Community Economic Development (CED) Hub could be at 525 Powell St. For more, follow us at: exchangeced.com

Photos from our recent workshop re: a proposed Community Economic Development (CED) Hub at 525 Powell in the DTES. The purpose was to identify core priorities that the Hub could provide to support sustainable & resilient CED in the DTES.. City of Vancouver exchangeced.com/eic-khora-arch…

Women's Memorial March - Feb. 14, 2024, Downtown Eastside #MMIWG2S #nomorestolensisters

Pls consider signing the advocacy letter put forward by BC Poverty Reduction Coalition to request free transit for youth 13 - 18 across the province, and those on provincial income assistance in the upcoming 2024 BC Budget! 🚌💜🚄 act.newmode.net/action/bc-pove…

EIC appreciates the dedicated work that Jean Swanson & Devin O' Leary have done through the Carnegie Housing Project to raise awareness of the increasing houselessness issue we continue to face in the city. Read their report "This Isn't Working" here..👏 exchangeced.com/vancouver-home…

EIC had a great time volunteering this week along w/the Hastings Crossing BIA at the #PlentyofPlates gathering hosted by A Better Life Foundation at Save-On-Meats. We served 70+ three course meals for #DTES community members to enjoy in a safe & welcoming restaurant environment!👩‍🍳🍲♨️🫶

The DTES Listen & Learn Event was a success! 90+ people fr DTES orgs, Minister Sheila Malcolmson, Council members, staff from SDPR, MCFD, Premier's office etc. discussed Community Economic Development, Integrated Health & Social Services & Safe(r) Communities. Stay tuned for more!

EIC is thrilled to announce the newest additions to our board of directors. Tara Chang-Swanson (Mission Possible), Chris Livingstone (#AFDS), and Landon Hoyt (@landonhoyt Hastings Crossing BIA). Join us in welcoming them to our board!👏🎉🤝🙌🥳

Joining us in our next EIC monthly meeting will be Chantelle Spicer from the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition. Chantelle will be on hand to discuss BC PRC's campaign for a Poverty-free BC in this upcoming provincial election. When: Monday, May 27th, 4pm Where: In-person, 312 Main

We had a great time at the recent UGM Summer Connect this week. Thanks to our amazing peer support team who helped EIC engage with the DTES community in fun and interactive ways!! 📷: Union Gospel Mission #CommunityEngagement #downtowneastside #communityeconomicdevelopment

Thx City of Vancouver for awarding EIC funds from its DTES Matching Grant! We’ll use the grant to develop an interactive, searchable digital resource to help individuals, case managers, and peer coordinators find low-barrier jobs & income opportunities in the DTES. Stay tuned!👏🙏

Meet our EIC Board Members! Each member brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our mission of building a stronger and more equitable economy in the Downtown Eastside. 👏🙏🙌 Learn more at: exchangeced.com

Our NEW EIC Quarterly meetings begin Sept 23, 3:30-5:00pm at 312 Main (in-person) w/guest Lindsey Richardson UBC Professor & Research Scientist. This will be an opportunity for us to connect, engage in EIC's priority strategies, and move our agenda forward. RSVP: [email protected]

We're excited to share Exchange Inner City's 3-year review! This recap highlights our core mission, our community impact, our advocacy efforts, and the amazing relationships we've built to drive change and strengthen communities. Check it out! ➡️➡️exchangeced.com/eic-2021-2023-…

Op-ed by @landonhoyt (Hastings Crossing BIA ED & EIC Board Member) re: the current state of the DTES and how chronic government neglect has spurred economic decline and disinvestment in the neighbourhood 📰exchangeced.com/chronic-govern…

Watch EMBERS 2024 'Working for Good' video featuring success stories from those who've benefited from their services. #Embers mission is to create economic & employment opportunities for people by providing them jobs, training, and support 👷🫶👩‍🏭 exchangeced.com/working-for-go…

We had a great Resident Advisory Council meeting this week! EIC is grateful for the ongoing involvement our RAC members provide to our organization. Their lived experience helps to influence & guide EIC’s processes/projects on community economic development (CED) in the DTES🙌🙏

Discover how Exchange Inner City is driving change in the Downtown Eastside! Learn about our efforts in community economic development, breaking down barriers, and creating equitable opportunities for all. Join us in building a more inclusive and thriving community... 🙌🤝🫶

The DTES Opportunities Database, a resource hub for non-profit staff and referral agencies, and individuals seeking supportive opportunities—all in one place! Including paid peer work, supported employment, training/skills development, volunteering etc. dtesopportunities.com