Mission Possible
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{{Infobox organization
| name = Mission Possible
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| type = Charitable organization
| location = Vancouver, British Columbia
| abbreviation = MP
| key_people = Matthew Smedley (Executive Director)
| homepage = [http://mission-possible.ca/ mission-possible.ca]
| mission = "For over the past 20 years Mission Possible has walked alongside people challenged by homelessness and poverty. Every day we provide street-level care for those with immediate and critical needs as well as create jobs that build a bridge to stability through a variety of enterprising ventures. Mission Possible is helping people renew a sense of dignity and purpose through meaningful work."[http://mission-possible.ca/ Mission Possible's Home Page]
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Mission Possible is a community economic development agency founded in 1992 and operating in Vancouver Downtown Eastside district. Mission Possible supports individuals who are challenged with poverty to navigate their journey to a sustainable livelihood. Mission Possible runs two social enterprises, MP Maintenance and MP Neighbors, offering empowerment through opportunity. This is done through employment training and individual coaching in the Employment Readiness Program, and by offering [https://www.mdrc.org/intervention/transitional-jobssubsidized-employment transitional work opportunities in social enterprises].
Services and Social Enterprises
Mission Possible is organized into these departments:
- Employment Readiness Program (ERP) - Supports individuals experiencing barriers to employment. Offers skills training, work experience, and employment support, such as creating a resume and getting references. The ERP functions as a stepping stone for transitioning into a more permanent employment opportunity.
- MP Maintenance - Provides training and direct short-term employment in property maintenance tasks such as window washing, graffiti removal, painting, and general grounds clean-up. It is a full-service exterior property cleaning company committed to employing individuals with barriers to employment.
- MP Neighbors - A community-based solution to community safety and security. Crews complete regular neighborhood routes in the Downtown Eastside, providing outreach and referral services to people on the streets, checking in with businesses, and building connections between these diverse groups. Additionally, the Neighbors program does needle pick-up, a service that helps Vancouver become cleaner and safer.
References
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External links
- A CNN [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97_oJoKD9UI interview with Executive Director Brian Postlewaite] explaining Mission Possible philosophy and purpose.
- Mission Possible is supported by local business.{{cite web|title=Managing For Impact leadership program accelerates Mission Possible's success|url=https://www.vancity.com/AboutVancity/InvestingInCommunities/StoriesOfImpact/Social/MP/|publisher=Vancity Savings Credit Union|accessdate=15 July 2014}}{{cite web|title=Port employees volunteer at Mission Possible|url=http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/en/about/news/2011/10/11/Port_employees_volunteer_at_Mission_Possible.aspx|publisher=Port Metro Vancouver|accessdate=15 July 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924152907/http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/en/about/news/2011/10/11/Port_employees_volunteer_at_Mission_Possible.aspx|archivedate=24 September 2014}}
- University of British Columbia.{{cite web|title=DTES Charity Creates Jobs For Fortunate Few|url=http://thethunderbird.ca/2013/03/20/downtown-eastside-charity-creates-jobs-for-fortunate-few/|publisher=TheThunderbird.ca|accessdate=20 March 2013}}
- {{cite web|title=Community From Chaos|url=https://www.twu.ca/sites/magazine/no-22/twu-alumni/community-from-chaos.html|work=Trinity Western University Magazine|accessdate=1 April 2012}}
- {{cite web|title=Sharad's Lunch Box: Non Profit Mission Possible gets digital with Fundraising for the Downtown Eastside (VIDEO)|url=http://blogs.theprovince.com/2012/05/17/sharads-lunch-box-non-profit-mission-possible-gets-digital-with-fundraising-for-the-downtown-eastside-video/|work=The Province Newspaper|accessdate=17 May 2012}}