Snapshots of hope at Union Gospel Mission’s annual Help-Portrait event

In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the Union Gospel Mission hosts an annual Help-Portrait event, offering free professional photos, hair styling, and makeup services to community members with the help of volunteers. Participants like Kayleigh Robertson and her infant daughter Sequoia receive heartfelt portraits, creating lasting memories and connections. The program aims to provide a meaningful experience for individuals, with last year’s event serving 264 residents and this year’s event serving 253, emphasizing the importance of family bonds and personal connections in the community.

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