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STUDENTS & SOCIAL INNOVATION IN METRO VANCOUVER

Homelessness in the Tri-Cities

Homeless

Homeless sponsorship with a sustainable giving circle funding model that engages the entire community

Sex workers

violence

We are collecting older but still usable cell phones for the purpose of distribution to survival sex trade workers in the DTES so that they can call for help if/when they need it

Urban sprawl & Barnston Island

Barnston island

Informing people in Metro Vancouver of the trouble facing Barnston Island and suggesting an alternative to industrial development

Recycling

Trash

The Trashbusters are determined to eliminate waste and remove the negative impacts it leaves on our planet; by initially implementing a Compost and Food Rescue Program at SFU Burnaby, we hope to continue to spread awareness and to make positive change at other progressive locations throughout Metro Vancouver

Drug addiction

Curb and Control

A business case competition event focusing on honest drug education and innovative drug policy alternatives

Senior poverty

Senior Poverty

Our group's project strives to set up an SFU student club focusing on helping low income immigrant seniors who experience financial difficulties combined with cultural and language barriers by bring together students and seniors of the same ethnic backgroud to provide much needed services to seniors.