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The Kettle Society in a non-profit organization that provides mental health services and supportive housing in Vancouver, BC.

To find out more, visit us at www.thekettle.ca For 40+ years, the warmth of The Kettle Society (The Kettle Friendship Society) has empowered with people living with mental illness, substance use, poverty, and/or homelessness by providing housing, employment, and mental/physical health & community services designed to ensure dignity and propel possibility. Our organization serves a community of 5,000+ vulnerable individuals each year, manages 400+ units of supportive housing, and operates a mental health drop-in centre that provides meals every day of the year. We also provide advocacy services, an ID bank, homeless outreach, a women’s transition house, a health clinic, a volunteer program, and supported employment.

10/22/2026

Our Venables Drop-In Centre will be closed for staff training today, October 22nd. The centre will reopen tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd during our regular weekday hours (8:00am - 7:00pm)
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding!

10/21/2026

Earlier this year, Banque Nationale partnered with us to support our Drop-In, helping members access essential day-to-day services, including daily meals, social and creative programs, hygiene facilities, and other connected supports.

Last year, The Drop-In welcomed more than 38,000 visits and served over 23,000 meals. But its impact can’t be measured in numbers alone. It’s also reflected in the friendships and trust built every day.

As National Bank shared, “We believe thriving communities depend on ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed.”

Thank you, National Bank, for helping make The Drop-In a place where people find not only vital support, but also connection, community, and a true sense of belonging.

Read the full story here: https://www.thekettle.ca/national-bank-partnership

10/20/2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! The deadline to submit your artwork for this year's Art Against Stigma Exhibit in the Eastside Culture Crawl is tomorrow, Wednesday October 21st! Be sure to drop off your submissions at our Recovery Cafe (620 Clark Drive) open tomorrow from 9:30am-4:30pm.

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected] or call us at: (604) 559-1771

We can't wait to see what everyone has created 🎨🖼️🖌️

10/15/2026

Swipe to see the transformation ➡️

At Garden Villa, our 19-unit women’s supportive housing site, an underused common room has been reimagined into a warm, welcoming space where tenants can connect, participate in activities, meet with our on-site Mental Health Worker, share meals, or simply relax with a good book.

A huge thank you to for funding the furniture and supplies and bringing a team of volunteers to help bring the vision to life! Together, we've created a space that will foster connection and belonging for years to come.

Thank you for helping make Garden Villa feel even more like home!

10/07/2026

Join us next spring for the 2027 Sun Run! Run or walk with Team Kettle and support our mission. Everyone who registers with our team will receive a Kettle-branded Sun Run T-shirt! 👕

How to join:
- Visit the Sun Run registration link: https://www.vancouversunrun.com/register/
- Under EVA BizFam 10K TEAM Division, select Join a Team.
- Choose The Kettle Society under Team Selection – Team.
- Enter team access code RWGEHO

Not up for racing? You can still be part of the fun by volunteering with The Kettle at the Sun Run or by donating to support The Kettle's race team. Email us at [email protected] to learn more. We hope to see you there! 👟

09/29/2026

Tomorrow, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. In 2013, author and activist Phyllis Webstad, from Dog Creek Reserve, bravely shared her story of attending a residential school. When Phyllis was six years old, her grandmother bought her a new outfit to wear to school, including a “shiny orange shirt.” When she arrived at the residential school, her clothing was taken from her.

“The color orange has always reminded me of that and how my feelings didn’t matter, how no one cared and how I felt like I was worth nothing. All of us little children were crying and no one cared.” – Phyllis

Because of Phyllis’ activism, there is now a global conversation about the intergenerational impact of residential schools and a call to action to listen to Survivors, honour their experiences, and work towards meaningful Reconciliation.

This Orange Shirt Day, we encourage you to learn more about Phyllis's story by visiting the link in our Instagram bio and to continue learning about Reconciliation by checking out events happening in your community.

📍Events in Vancouver on September 30th:
- Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – UBC Vancouver Campus (1956 Main Mall, Vancouver), starting at 11:45 AM
- National Truth and Reconciliation Day Event - Grandview Park (1657 Charles Street), Honour Walk starting at 11:30 AM
- Free Film Screening - Trout Lake Community Centre (3360 Victoria Drive), starting at 12:30 PM

09/23/2026

📣 Calling all artists!

Starting October 1, we’ll be accepting artwork submissions for our annual Art Against Stigma exhibition, taking place as part of the Eastside Culture Crawl from November 19–22, 2026.

We welcome all forms of visual art, including paintings, ceramics, drawings, and more. Submit your work and join us in celebrating creativity while challenging the stigma surrounding mental health. 🎨

This year, we’re also celebrating The Kettle’s 50th anniversary with a special gallery wall reflecting the experiences of our Kettle community. Each artist may submit one piece representing what The Kettle means to them. The concept is open to your interpretation, and artwork may still be offered for sale at a price of your choosing.

The theme is: “50 Years of The Kettle: A Place to Belong, A Place to Grow”

Ready to participate? Here are the details:

📅 Submission dates: Tuesdays–Fridays, October 1–21
🕙 Time: 10:00 am–2:00 pm (Please make an appointment by contacting [email protected] if you'd like to submit 10+ pieces)
📍 Location: 620 Clark Drive

We can’t wait to see your work and celebrate the creativity, connection, and community that make The Kettle special!

09/08/2026

September is National Recovery Month in Canada – a time to raise awareness about recovery and break the stigma that too often surrounds it.

At our Recovery Cafe, we say that everyone is in recovery from something. Whether navigating substance use, grief, mental illness, homelessness, or other life challenges, we create a welcoming space where people can discover their recovery journeys – whatever that looks like for them.

In the last year we had 194 active members of the Recovery Cafe. That’s nearly 200 people building community and resilience!

This month, let's spotlight recovery in all its forms and celebrate the strength that comes from a supportive community.

09/02/2026

Big thanks to the amazing team at Boffo for volunteering at our Drop-In last week to support with meal preparation! 🙌

Last year alone, we served over 23,000 meals! Our daily meal program is truly vital to our community - it provides nourishing food and an opportunity for our members to gather over a shared meal, which is where a lot of friendships are born and connections are made.

We're very grateful for volunteers like the Boffo team who continue to show up for our members and help make programs like this possible! 💚

08/27/2026

Last week we shared with you some updates from SEED, our supported employment program. This week, we're thrilled to announce a new partnership with United Way BC's Work Experience Opportunities Grant that has helped us grow our SEED offerings.

Thanks to this funding, Jill has joined us as our first Member Barista at the Recovery Cafe! ☕

The Work Experience Opportunities Grant supports BC non-profits in creating paid work opportunities paired with essential skills training - helping our members gain real experience, build confidence, and move toward in-demand jobs.

We're so proud to expand SEED and create more pathways for our community to achieve their employment goals. 🎉

Address

1725 Venables Street
Vancouver, BC
V5L2H3

Telephone

+16042512801

Website

http://www.thekettle.ca/

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