“It Gives Me Pride”

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Photo by Barry Calhoun.

Peter Thompson believes Hope in Shadows has given him not only an income, but a purpose and increased self-confidence.

2009 Calendar Success

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The winning photo on the cover of the latest calendar, Big Brother, Little Brother by Valerie Fielding. The 2009 street vendor sales increased by 140% over last year.

A Portrait Within a Portrait

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Rephotography by Garvin Snider is in the 2009 calendar.

Meeting People Who Want to Succeed

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Andres Fadul with one of the subjects of the winning shot on the cover of the 2009 calendar, Robert Bonner, who recently visited the Hope in Shadows office. Andres' internship for Hope in Shadows involved many activities, including helping with the training sessions for people who want to sell calendars between early October and early December. Robert says he's getting used to people recognizing him on the street - including a couple of calendar sellers who get him to sign their calendars before hitting the streets to sell them

Vancouver, December 10 - Hope in Shadows ESL intern Andres Fadul writes about his experience assisting with the sales training program.

From Shadows to Hope

Indoor Sales Opportunities for Women

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Joe Mangatal was featured in both the Metro and Vancouver 24 hours and was interviewed by CTV.

October 2008 - Hope in Shadows has set up a new program to support female calendar sellers.

Vancouver Men’s Welsh Choir Support Hope in Shadows Women

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Jim Byrnes Urges Public to Support Hope in Shadows this Christmas

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Valerie Fielding, winner of the 2008 Hope in Shadows Photography Contest, was presented with a copy of her photograph Big Brother Little Brother on October 9.

Photo Caption two: The Hope in Shadows calendar can be purchased from street vendors for $20. On November 29 and 30 Valerie Feilding will be at the Hope in Shadows table at the Granville Island Market from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Vancouver, November 29 - Blues musician and actor Jim Byrnes says he has seen some of his toughest sights on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Award-Winning Book Goes to Second Printing

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Community focus in the Downtown Eastside

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Vancouver, October 9, 2008 - Winners announced in annual contest

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