Fall Newsletter, Redevelopment Updates and Food First

Sharing exciting updates on what’s next for FIRST! Check out our latest newsletter on our redevelopment plans and our brand new food truck. Don’t forget to sign up for upcoming Toast Talks! First United Fall Newsletter – Digital

First United to get a huge makeover

Jen St Denis from The Tyee covers our plans to redevelop our building at 320 East Hastings Street in her article “First United Church, a Downtown Eastside Institution, to Get a Huge Makeover”. “Today, First United’s programs range from a meal program, medical care, tax filing services, help accessing and appealing government benefits, legal help […]

Rebuild Considered for Dowtown Eastside Landmark


John Mackie of the Vancouver Sun covered our plans to redevelop our aging building at 320 East Hastings Street. “First United is housed in a ’60s building that is looking the worse for wear. So the church is looking at building a new structure on the site that might include some housing. “We’re three years […]