A Christ-centred community embracing diversity in meeting human needs.

We serve a diverse population, meeting many from all walks of life. In times of unimaginable hardships, susceptibility to losing hope and feeling despair is incredibly pervasive, especially for those without a community of support. Belkin Communities of Hope strives to be a safe space for healing. Our goal is to empower those who are wrestling with hopelessness—to support the rebuilding of their lives in a community that is grounded in hope, faith and compassion.

Currently, Belkin Communities of Hope is comprised of four community programs: Belkin House, Grace Mansion, Richmond House and Illuminate.

Belkin House

Belkin House is a state-of-the-art residential program facility in the heart of the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. We a place of healing, where faith and compassion overcomes homelessness, hunger and despair. Belkin House is a safe environment where ordinary individuals accomplish heroic things every day. Our Belkin House team is a dedicated to providing care to help individuals discover themselves, understand their purpose and find their self worth.

Grace Mansion

Grace Mansion is a drug and alcohol free transitional housing facility comprised of 84 self-contained bachelor style units. The building is wheelchair accessible with resident lounge spaces and an open patio garden. Together, each resident and their caseworker creates a plan that fits their individual needs, such as enrolling in programs, applying for schooling and finding work. Grace Mansion is dedicated to helping residents build supports in the community and gain skills that will break the cycle of homelessness.

Richmond House

Richmond House is a pet-friendly emergency shelter that provides those experiencing homelessness temporary accommodations, meals and practical supports to community resources. Richmond House is an accessible, safe and inclusive space. Our 45-unit shelter includes a few flex rooms to accommodate those who need extra privacy, such as people who are new to homelessness, experiencing chronic or short-term illness and members of the LGBTQ2+ community who may not feel comfortable in a gender specific dorm.

Illuminate

Illuminate boldly disrupts the cycles of human trafficking by illuminating public awareness through education, providing relentless intervention strategies, creating safe spaces for Survivors to heal, and establishing networks that build back extraordinary lives for those affected in Canada. We defend and uphold the freedom and intrinsic value of all human beings as we fearlessly advocate, build bridges and challenge beliefs for new approaches to end all forms of human trafficking.