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Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society - Aboriginal Shelter

Offered by Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society

Doors open at 4:30pm Website checked March 2026

In short

The Aboriginal Shelter is a mat and blanket program operated by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society since January 12, 2009 and located at another facility.

Hours
Doors open at 4:30pm
Who it is for
Adults, Women, Indigenous people, Men; Indigenous, Women, Men
What it helps with
Food to eat, A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, My culture and roots
Where
201 Central Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3R7
How to reach
Contact through Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society: (604) 251-4844 · info@vafcs.org · Website
Last verified
, by the organization
About this service

The Aboriginal Shelter is a mat and blanket program operated by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society since January 12, 2009 and located at another facility. The address is 201 Central Street which is close to Main Street Skytrain Station. The Aboriginal Shelter is open to all cultures (19 years and older) on a first come, first serve basis. There is space for 100 clients with separated areas for males and females. Doors open at 4:30pm. When signed in, clients receive a blanket and mat and two tickets (one for an hot dinner meal and one for a sandwich/snack for breakfast in the morning. Wake up calls are available if needed.

Who can use it?

Males and females 19 years and older

When is it open?

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society - Aboriginal Shelter is open Doors open at 4:30pm.

How do I get in touch?

Call (604) 251-4844, email info@vafcs.org, or use the website.

Phone
(604) 251-4844
Email
info@vafcs.org
Website
https://www.vafcs.org

Listed in Vancouver, British Columbia.

201 Central Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3R7

201 Central Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3R7Vancouver, British Columbia

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