Breakfast Television shares how world renowned violinist Rosemary Siemens performed O Canada at Whole Way House for low income veterans and seniors who are self-isolating due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this Canada Day. It was a very touching performance and truly lifted the spirits of the residents here at the Veterans Manor in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Since the start of the pandemic, Whole Way House has served more than 40,000 meals to over 600 low income seniors, veterans and vulnerable residents across Vancouver.

Video by Hundredfold Productions and Joel Law Media

For senior citizens, being part of whats referred to as the most vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic has left many of them feeling panicked about the new normal. To help keep them safe, healthy, and loved while self-isolating, Whole Way House has been delivering free meals to those in need around the Downtown Eastside and beyond.

The team has been working tirelessly on the front lines to ensure that all of their seniors continue to maintain physical distancing while still being fed nutritious meals twice a day. They have since expanded their meal services to other low-income residences in Vancouver, as well as vulnerable people living on their own.

Full article here.

There is a serious epidemic growing in Vancouver for the seniors population—homelessness.

Seniors make up 23% of the homeless population, up from 9% in 2008.  DTES charity Whole Way House provides vital support services to seniors living – and is working on the frontline of the crisis of homeless seniors.

Guest: Jenny Konkin- Whole Way House Co–Founder

Source: Listen here CKNW 980

Jenny and Jody chat all things Family Picnic, the new Amazing Race and the incredible support from the community, especially our friends at Earls. This annual fundraiser helps support vulnerable seniors and veterans in the Downtown Eastside.

Source: Listen here CKNW 980

What happens when you end severe isolation and loneliness by inviting people into community in the middle of the chaos of Canada’s poorest postal code? In this episode, we visit with Jenny Konkin who is the Co-Founder of a Downtown Eastside Vancouver organization called Whole Way House that works with vulnerable seniors and veterans. She also started “The I Get To Legacy Project” that helps fund Whole Way House and reminds us to ask “What do I GET TO do today?”

Source: Vancouver Get Inspired Talks

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We had the absolute honour of presenting Mr. Michael Springford’s family with his service medals, which he earned over 70 years ago for his service in the Royal Canadian Navy. Michael volunteered from 1940-1945 and served overseas in the North Atlantic. His daughter, granddaughter and great grandson proudly received the awards on his behalf and we are so thankful for his and their great sacrifice. It has been such a pleasure to have the opportunity to get to know and support Michael.

Source: Global News

Breakfast Television host Riaz Mehgi sits down with Whole Way House Co-Founder Jenny Konkin and Kris to discuss the “I Get To” program and how it empowers members of the Downtown Eastside community to work creatively with their hands, while building confidence, skills, value and purpose in their lives.

Source: Breakfast Television

The Daily Hive provides an in-depth feature of recent events and projects at Whole Way Hous, including Family Dinner, Monthly Hair Cuts, the “I Get To” Legacy Chain, UGM Alumni Super Smoothies, Emergency Medical Training, Family Birthday Parties, Art Sessions with Gerrard and the upcoming annual Family Picnic in the Park.

Source: Daily Hive Vancouver

The Daily Hive provides an in-depth feature of recent events and projects at Whole Way Hous, including Family Dinner, Monthly Hair Cuts, the “I Get To” Legacy Chain, UGM Alumni Super Smoothies, Emergency Medical Training, Family Birthday Parties, Art Sessions with Gerrard and the upcoming annual Family Picnic in the Park.

Source: Daily Hive Vancouver

The latest episode of the Business by the Book Audio Podcast, featuring co-founder Jenny Konkin, is now available! As the Business By The Book’s latest featured speaker, Jenny’s talk on “How Love Works” in the Downtown Eastside took place on Wednesday, February 3rd at the BC Supreme Court, and is now available as a downloadable MP3 audio file.

Source: Business by the Book

Jenny Konkin answers Fuel Radio’s three big questions about Making a Living, Making A Difference, and Making a Life.

Source: Fuel Radio

The Vancouver Metro covers a story about Gary, who overcame his addiction to drugs out of fear of health concerns for his beloved canine companion, Kolby.

Source: Vancouver Metro, see also: Huffington Post