Mission Possible Gala
TheCause For 25 years, Mission Possible has been helping those burdened with the hardships of living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, one of the country’s poorest and toughest neighbourhoods. Working with businesses and community organizations, the social agency strives to support residents who face barriers to employment and provide them with opportunities to achieve a renewed sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work.
TheRoom As a roaring ’20s-themed aair, the Hyatt Regency ballroom was transformed into a spectacular speakeasy where Mission Possible CEO Matthew Smedley and an influential gala committee welcomed some 300 revelers who came ready to party, imbibe and celebrate the registered charity’s many achievements.
The Highlight In addition to collecting $176,000 from various fundraising games, the memorable night saw Downtown Eastside residents Violet Bittern, Mike Divine, Kelsey Duncan and Chris Reed cited with Mission Possible’s Comeback Awards for their dogged determination, courage and faith in overcoming great challenges and adversity.