City Wide Coalition Grand March for Housing Vancouver, April 4th 2009 #1

The Grand March for Housing drew support from a wide range of groups and individuals across British Columbia, all of whom have had enough of the pain and distress caused by homelessness they see everyday, and are calling for all three levels of government to stop talking and act.

This video shows the marchers from the south joining their brothers and sisters at Main and Hastings in Downtown Eastside Vancouver before heading, united, on their way to the Art Gallery. It's impressive to see the variety of supporters involved, from faith based groups to political parties to individual causes.

The march was passionate but peaceful, as several streams of marchers united before gathering at the Vancouver Art Gallery to hear speeches and entertainment. More about the coalition and future events can be found here: http://www.citywidehousingcoalition.org/

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Vancouver
• DTES
• Housing
• Homelessness
• Activism
• British Columbia