EMBERS Vancouver » Staffing, Ventures, and Eastside Works

EMBERS, the Eastside Movement for Business and Economic Renewal Society, is a social enterprise and registered community economic development charity located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Since 2001, EMBERS has helped thousands of people facing barriers to work lead productive, fulfilling lives by offering economic and employment opportunities – including job placements, training and support. Learn More

EMBERS Staffing Solutions is a social enterprise that helps people get back to work with temporary and transitional jobs, acting as a bridge to full-time employment.

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EMBERS Ventures provides business training and support services to low-income entrepreneurs looking to start a small business or expand an existing one.

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EMBERS Eastside Works helps people in the Downtown Eastside make connections to the world of work, earn income, and improve their livelihoods.

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Looking for a Unique Gift Idea?Dec 04, 2018

Finding the perfect gift for that special, albeit picky, someone can be a challenge, especially during the busy holiday season. This year, why not skip the line ups and crowded malls to give a gift that that changes lives.

Today is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving where people around the world donate to their favourite charities. You can support Giving Tuesday by joining EMBERS in the 100 Boot Challenge.

This holiday season, we're asking our supporters to "step up" and help our community overcome employment barriers. Every day, we employ hundreds of people who are working hard to change their lives. People like Shawn who turned to EMBERS when he was faced with homelessness. We asked him to tell us about his story. Here's what he had to say.

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Looking for a Unique Gift Idea?Dec 04, 2018

Support Giving Tuesday by Joining the 100 Boot ChallengeNov 27, 2018

Shawn’s Boots Mean Money to Overcome HomelessnessNov 20, 2018