Angels in the Night
How it all began
In just a few short years, the Invis & Friends Homeless Shelter Project, often referred to as “Angels in the Night,” has grown to be a national charity effort.  
It all began in 2002, when Bruce Coleman, a Senior Mortgage Consultant at Invis, had a vision – if mortgage brokers around Vancouver could use their resources to raise money, they could then make a significant impact on the poor and homeless living in and around the streets of the city’s downtown eastside.  His idea seemed fitting: who better to help the homeless than those who make a successful living providing services in the housing industry.  Others at Invis quickly joined Bruce in his plan, and over $17,000 was raised.  

On a cold night in mid-December, 2002, over 30 volunteers delivered hundreds of blankets and other supplies to shelters and drop-in centres throughout Vancouver.  Not surprisingly, word spread and Invis brokers in other cities eagerly joined in the effort.  By 2006, the event spanned 12 centres across Canada, with hundreds of volunteers taking part and raising over $300,000 for the homeless.  

Invisians and partners working together to load motor homes and buses with blankets and coats, hands reaching out to receive the gifts, a man serenading us with a Christmas carol in thanks, a shelter filled with joy and gratitude… these and many more moments and thoughts capture the essence of this annual night of giving.

Deliver to the Booth Centre     Deliver to Portage la Prairie
                                                                                               

1000 bars of soap       48 blankets
288 bottles of shampoo20 pair of adult gloves
144 deodorant sticks   20 toques
144 tubes of toothpaste      10 adult winter coats
1200 feminine hygiene products                                10 rain coats
264 double size blankets                                          24 sleeping bags
264 flat sheets                                                         20 kids winter coats
264 fitted sheets
288 toques
288 pairs of gloves
288 scarves
36 men’s winter jackets
36 lady’s winter jackets
36 children’s winter jackets
48 pairs of steel toe work boots