https://www.thedugout.org/donate daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633552077191-IQRZ3LXU4PDJDPGSW2E6/Volunteer.jpg Other Ways to Give We rely on the generosity of donors to provide a safe place for people living on the street or in single-room occupancy hotels. Every donation, no matter how small, helps us serve those in the Downtown Eastside. We are pleased to issue tax receipts on all donations over $20. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1628548104193-NZ0KEGL38SHIO2HWUWOG/unsplash-image-s9CC2SKySJM.jpg Other Ways to Give https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1628548190223-I4E74QH2O194Z4JLWHZ5/DSC_0503.jpg Other Ways to Give https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1631213163384-YEQ3SH73QTJJYSTOUA2W/unsplash-image-yWwob8kwOCk.jpg Other Ways to Give https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1631213463510-YRREOAU9SKVKSEQ8KJP8/unsplash-image-QJ3g4T8Cxu4.jpg Other Ways to Give https://www.thedugout.org/home daily 1.0 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633124502121-XVAX2B5ZRTPZZY2MG9BH/nicolas-lobos-Yv-WSE1n9nk-unsplash.jpg Home - WHO WE ARE The Dugout is a nondenominational charitable organization serving residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. We offer a community living room: a place where people can come to enjoy a free snack and a coffee away from the street or from the isolation that many in the neighbourhood experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633125356458-PC2HO27ETHV631E2N7FD/DSC_0503.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633647287813-5JQ91DX8FYVI3D6I1VW7/markus-spiske-ls2rTqdQcoA-unsplash.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1634078330506-Z96YP50LDT7WO1H7CEUG/TheDugoutSign.jpg Home https://www.thedugout.org/our-supporters daily 0.75 2025-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370520154-5I33TD4YMVRTCJNXMRWY/City+of+Vancouver.jpg Our Supporters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370587285-QP3FK5DN0QVH12CBGTDG/SJJ.jpg Our Supporters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1632424161050-LC23CTIKQCL9SKTWFAKM/terrafinal.png Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370482755-P2KO6OWAFGUOGKFANPV0/Central+City+Foundation.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370520154-5I33TD4YMVRTCJNXMRWY/City+of+Vancouver.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370538642-3AZIT2MTRHZUAEBMD0XW/GVFB.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370587285-QP3FK5DN0QVH12CBGTDG/SJJ.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370658347-41D6F2KP9Z6107OAE2OV/Denny+%26+Jiles.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370686640-C6A5OCA2HJKFFGBK2KP9/Spence+Family.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633370674639-L974SZOPR3FGTTRMQENN/Pratt-Johnson.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/df2f5323-bae6-4572-9787-c505051bea4e/08-SYSCO-logo-2C+-+NO+Tag.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/284fd91a-8731-4591-80e0-5492e7596af7/t141-microsite-community-jays-care-white-logo.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/2fb1ed76-2bfc-4f1f-8cc3-75e2f98f3ca3/TD_SHIELD_PRINT_LOGO_COL_RGB.jpg Our Supporters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/f3271739-fa3b-429a-9c8c-a21be75dd5e8/Screenshot+2025-07-05+120117.png Our Supporters https://www.thedugout.org/our-programs daily 0.75 2025-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/cd5c833b-0d0c-415f-9a9f-4593628333c8/Messenger_creation_5BBCCCDC-BEAA-4C48-B62F-F2ADAFD24577%7E2.png Our Programs - SAFE SPACE The Dugout provides a community living room where people can spend time off the streets or away from their hostel or single-room accommodation. Throughout the day guests enjoy snacks, TV, coffee, and conversation. We also offer free access to computers connected to the internet so our guests can do research and communicate with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1751739401159-JQ7R1CMY3QOFVJNOPW7R/unsplash-image-DvbkZqpllGs.jpg Our Programs - FIRST HOT MEAL OF THE DAY Since 1967, the Dugout has welcomed guests with a warm bowl of soup and a place to rest. While we’re in our temporary space and unable to serve soup, we continue to offer a welcoming start to the day with hot coffee, fresh produce, donated baked goods, and prepared meals brought in by generous volunteers. Everyone is welcome at the table. Each day, about 200 people enjoy fresh coffee provided by the familiar staff at the Dugout. Bread and other baked goods donated by local businesses and the Vancouver Food Bank are also provided free of charge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633726463115-7NQ9OOAV6DF6DUWU9XAH/adrianna-geo-Z5ZdkWjMTCY-unsplash_2.png Our Programs - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS The Dugout has hosted an Alcoholics Anonymous group, “The Out to Lunch Bunch,” since 1968. “The Out to Lunch Bunch” meets daily from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633647334789-ZBTT9Y5FVE95FVGW1M5R/alex-litvin-MAYsdoYpGuk-unsplash.jpg Our Programs - EVENING PROGRAMS For decades, the Dugout has been unable to open in the evenings due to underfunding. But the need is tremendous and we are planning to offer evening programs again! 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We wanted to provide a beer-parlour atmosphere but have coffee instead of beer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633472247771-07DBU4Z1F1HZ3NFJJIEY/WelcomeToHastings_2000_bright.jpg The Dugout's History - We opened on December 9, 1967 and have been open virtually every day since. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61115d353e433b53203f141f/1633472339310-GAGP8FX5UUF0O3DZ2QV8/tomatoes.jpg The Dugout's History - After over 50 years I still believe in the value of the Dugout, and the nourishment and hope it brings to so many. 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