Couch surfing
The drop-in centre at The Salvation Army's Harbour Light has a 65- inch big screen TV -- so residents of Vancouver's impoverished Downtown Eastside can watch the Olympics in style. The "home-like" setting also offers snacks, refreshments and live entertainment. Salvation Army worker Kecia Fossen said the centre gives the homeless community "the opportunity to participate in enjoying the games and the Canadian pride taking place in our city."
The Army is also providing free big screen viewings in other Metro Vancouver communities, including in North Vancouver, south Vancouver and Burnaby. According to their latest news release, the Army - working with MTG -has served more than 300,000 beverages, thanks to help from some 2,000 volunteers.
WEBLINK: saolympics.com
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