by André | Sep 18, 2026 | Blog
Recently I lost a friendship over a misunderstanding that, on the surface, seems almost absurdly small. But as painful as the experience has been, it has made me think more deeply about the meaning behind the You Matter Card project and why I started it in the first...
by André | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog
A Health Update and the Future of the You Matter Card Project I wanted to share an honest update about my progress toward restarting the You Matter Card project. My goal has been to bring YMC back in a more active way. I still believe deeply in the project’s message:...
by André | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog
When Information Isn’t Enough: A Real Encounter at SkyTrain Yesterday, I had an experience that’s been sitting with me. I was at a SkyTrain station, picking up a package from an Amazon locker, when I saw someone I recognized—a man in a motorized wheelchair asking...
by Vanessa Roberts | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
A Warm Meal and a Place to Belong: The Gathering Place Tucked into the streets of downtown Vancouver, The Gathering Place is more than a cafeteria — it is a community hub where people can dine with dignity and safety. On a recent Wednesday just after 11:15 a.m., my...
by André | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
A Brief Update Since My September Pause In September, I shared why I was taking a short pause from the You Matter Card project(Why I’m Taking a Short Pause).Rather than revisiting that explanation, this post is a practical update on what’s unfolded since then. After...
by Vanessa Roberts | Jan 10, 2026 | Blog
Lunch, Warmth, and Community This piece was written by Vee, who recently visited the Union Gospel Mission lunch service in New Westminster for the first time and wanted to share her experience. Tucked away among the old buildings and side streets along the...
