Prevention

Downtown Vancouver comes alive every first Friday of the month during the First Friday Art Walk hosted by Vancouver’s Downtown Association, where local vendors and artists showcase their work. Among the artists at this event are the blues/roots duo David Benedicktus and Clancy Kelly of the Martin Street Mules. This musical duo is playing to make a difference. Every tip they receive is donated to Council for the Homeless (CFTH), supporting vital housing and homelessness services in our community.

Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Brad had been homeless most of his life, beginning in childhood. He experienced a tremendous amount of trauma over the years. Now, Brad’s life has taken a turn for the better. He has a...