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| mission = "For over the past 20 years Mission Possible has walked alongside people challenged by homelessness and poverty. Every day we provide street-level care for those with immediate and critical needs as well as create jobs that build a bridge to stability through a variety of enterprising ventures. Mission Possible is helping people renew a sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work."<ref>[http://mission-possible.ca/ Mission Possible's Home Page]</ref> |
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'''Mission Possible''' is a [[community economic development]] agency operating in [[Vancouver]]'s [[Downtown Eastside]] district, founded in 1992. Mission Possible supports individuals who are challenged with poverty to navigate their journey to a sustainable livelihood. |
'''Mission Possible''' is a [[community economic development]] agency operating in [[Vancouver]]'s [[Downtown Eastside]] district, founded in 1992. Mission Possible supports individuals who are challenged with poverty to navigate their journey to a sustainable livelihood. This is done by supporting individuals with employment training and individual coaching in the Employment Readiness Program, and through offering supportive, transitional work opportunities in social enterprises. |
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Mission Possible runs two social enterprises, MP Maintenance and MP Neighbours, offering empowerment through opportunity. Mission Possible provides the training, support, and work experience to help people create a sustainable livelihood that benefits participants and the community. |
Mission Possible runs two social enterprises, MP Maintenance and MP Neighbours, offering empowerment through opportunity. Mission Possible provides the training, support, and work experience to help people create a sustainable livelihood that benefits participants and the community. |
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| Abbreviation | MP |
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| Type | Charitable organization |
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Key people | Matthew Smedley (Executive Director) |
| Website | mission-possible.ca |
Mission Possible is a community economic development agency operating in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside district, founded in 1992. Mission Possible supports individuals who are challenged with poverty to navigate their journey to a sustainable livelihood. This is done by supporting individuals with employment training and individual coaching in the Employment Readiness Program, and through offering supportive, transitional work opportunities in social enterprises.
Mission Possible runs two social enterprises, MP Maintenance and MP Neighbours, offering empowerment through opportunity. Mission Possible provides the training, support, and work experience to help people create a sustainable livelihood that benefits participants and the community.
Services and Social Enterprises
Mission Possible is organized into these departments:
- Employment Readiness Program - Supports individuals who are experiencing barriers to employment to navigate their journey of returning to the workforce. This is done by offering skills training, work experience and support with other employment related aspects, such as creating a resume and gaining a reference. The ERP functions as a stepping stone transitioning into a more permanent employment opportunity.
- MP Maintenance - Provides training and direct short-term employment in property maintenance tasks such as window washing, graffiti removal, painting, and general grounds clean-up. It is a full service exterior property cleaning company that provides high calibre services while employing individuals with barriers to employment.
- MP Neighbours - a community-based solution to community safety and security. Crews complete regular neighbourhood routes in the Downtown Eastside, providing outreach and referral services to people on the streets, checking in with businesses, and building connections between these diverse groups. Additionally, the Neighbours program does needle pick-up, a service that impacts Vancouver by keeping it cleaner and safer.
- Recycling Pick-Up - Works together with a local recycling company to perform home and office materials recycling pick-up.
- Power Breakfast & Coffee House - offers a weekend meal service for Downtown Eastside community members who wish to build connection to Mission Possible without yet joining the Employment Readiness Program.
References
External links
- A CNN interview with Executive Director Brian Postlewaite explaining Mission Possible's philosophy and purpose.
- Mission Possible is supported by local business.[1][2]
- University of British Columbia.[3]
- Trinity Western University Magazine.[4]
- The Province Newspaper.[5]
- ^ "Managing For Impact leadership program accelerates Mission Possible's success". Vancity Savings Credit Union. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "Port employees volunteer at Mission Possible". Port Metro Vancouver. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ "DTES Charity Creates Jobs For Fortunate Few". TheThunderbird.ca. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ^ "Community From Chaos". Trinity Western Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
- ^ "Sharad's Lunch Box: Non Profit Mission Possible gets digital with Fundraising for the Downtown Eastside (VIDEO)". The Province Newspaper. Retrieved 17 May 2012.