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Under One Umbrella 2009 – an event that brings together a one-stop-shop of services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, along with local entertainment, a delicious meal, engaging activities and plenty of amazing give-aways.

This year’s event was  held on Saturday, January 17th, 2009 from 10 am-3 pm at the Maritime Labour Centre

This event brought  together a wide range of services, information and activities for people who are homeless or are street involved in East Vancouver – includes services such as showers, complimentary massage, healing, employment training etc.

Over 500 people who are homeless, under housed, street involved, or living in poverty in our community attended

Andrea and Bob Moss of Carnegie Centre

Free Clothing Giveaway

Thanks to everyone at Under One Umbrella 2009 for sponsoring this event!

With Al being certified in Occupational First Aid Level 2, AHA MEDIA can be even more active in the community! 🙂

Al Tkatch in one of his music duos – Rockafellas plays at the Lougheed Village Inn Pub this weekend Jan 15 – 17th. This video was filmed on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone.

Al and his partner Sean Michaels are available for your next party or event. For more information, please email AllenTbone@hotmail.com

AHA MEDIA attended the annual event Christmas in January held at VCC! Hundreds of hungry DTES residents were treated to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and deluxe desserts!  MANY THANKS to VCC and their partners for sponsoring this event! The DTES really appreciates it and we’re blessed in knowing that someone cares so much even after the holiday season is done.

Long, long line ups of hungry people! Kind VCC staff and volunteers poured hot coffee for those waiting.

Our friendly DTES neighbors  pose with their AHA MEDIA cards.

JC. Johnson shows us his own CD

Below is a photo of the cooks led by J.C. Fellicella, VCC Culinary Department Head ( Tall chef in white with his back to the camera )

Below is a photo of a table of mouth-watering and fancy desserts being served by hungry DTES citizens. Look at all the racks of desserts on trays waiting to compliment a perfect turkey dinner with all the trimmings!

Below is Les, a volunteer with Carnegie Centre, having his cake and eating it too! 🙂

People from the DTES enjoy socializing and eating the Christmas in January Feast, a local annual event by VCC Culinary Arts

Ice cream is such a nice treat!

Many thanks to VCC for Christmas in January!

AHA MEDIA met Sean Winter again and now that we have our site, we’re pleased and proud to present Sean Winter to our online audience.

Sean is a young saxophone player extraordinare!!  He resides in our neighborhood and is a welcome and friendly presence in the area. You may have heard him play a variety of styles of songs in Gastown, usually situated by the restaurant Chill Winston and the Gassy Jack statue. 

Sean is a busy man but still makes time to play for the folks on the street. He is a rare type of musician that still engages with the public  to help enliven and contribute positively to our area  ! 

 AHA MEDIA  believes he’s going to be a fantastic  success in his life and if you have a chance, stop by in Gastown and listen to him play 🙂

 AHA MEDIA supports  the arts and LIVE instrumental music especially our local talent!