2 Paycheques Away..

This initiative shows photos and bios to change misconceptions of Vancouver's Downtown East Side.

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When catching a reflection of yourself with the look you’ve always wanted, the boost in confidence is so uplifting and powerful. It’s is at this point we started to notice that the changes people want to make in their lives become prominent.
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Photos taken pre COVID.

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When you sit down you relax and when you relax you are open to more thoughts, ideas and new approaches. And it’s in those moments when real change can come alive. It’s still so fascinating what can happen when you take a moment and sit down.
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Lyall came in looking to take a break from his flowing hair. He’s been growing it out for 8 months and figured it’s been long enough and it’s time to make drastic change.
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The details when shaping a haircut goes hand in hand when it comes to the relationships we get to build with the people that we are fortunate to meet. It is a subtle, but joyous reminder of why we do what we do. Buzz - Trim - Snip - Wow!

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The people we get to meet and interact with, though it may be for a short period of time, is inspiring and eye opening. To witness someone’s resiliency to better themselves and the determination to not let stigmas hold them back brings an entire new meaning to the word beauty.

[Beauty Night Society @BeautyNight]

Very grateful to be #kidsnewsreviews charity of choice! Thank you!

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@BeautyNight Congrats!!

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We are accepting donations for the months of April/May of outdoor toys for kids in exchange for a free Barber & Co product. All donations will go to Big Brother of Greater Van.
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#2paychequesaway #dtes #yvr #vancouver #bc #charity #giveback #toys #donation

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Smiling is just as contagious as laughter. Here, I’ll prove it to you...
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Photos taken pre COVID.
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#2paychequesaway #dtes #yvr #vancouver #bc #charity #giveback #communitybuilding #changingthestigma #donate #volunteer #haircuts #barberlife #portrait #discoverportrait

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As the new look starts to shape and form, it’s wonderful to see the change and motivation rise as someone catches a glimpse of their reflection mid way through.
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We are all individual and unique, yet it’s our differences along with our togetherness that help us forge a connection with each other that’s more deeper and personal.
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Photos taken pre COVID.
#2paychequesaway #dtes #togetherness #changethestigma

[Georgia Straight @georgiastraight]

Two homeless shelters to open in Vancouver in April, with other housing projects proposed #Vancouver #vanpoli #BCpoli
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Seeing the spirits and energy slowly start to rise as they start to see their new looks getting closer to completion is profoundly encouraging.
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Photos taken pre COVID.
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We all have tools we need. At the moment the most significant tools are the ones that help you stay clean and stay fresh which in turn helps you stay safe. Thank you everyone for donating toiletries to the DTES.
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Have a look around and gather all unused toiletry items and bring them down to our shop located at 214 ABBOTT STREET in Gastown. All donations are welcome.
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When John started to notice matter of his hair being addressed, the joyous expression and surprised nature was such a pleasure to be a part of and a thrill to capture the memory.
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Photos taken pre COVID 19
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A heroic woman always offers a helping hand, because she has a special way of putting things together.
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We had the pleasure and biggest joy to hear how Sergio wasn’t gonna remained defeated or hurt and how his optimism for a new life is his powerful motivator.

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[CBC British Columbia @cbcnewsbc]

A Vancouver strip club is turning heads, raising eyebrows and stopping traffic with its tongue-in-cheek marquee.

Read more: https://t.co/CASKEWu9T3

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Understand that everybody has their own struggles, regardless of whether you can see it or not. Just surround yourself with the people who love you and know you’re not really alone.
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Photo’s taken pre COVID 19
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#2paychequesaway #dtes #yvr #vancouver #bc #mollytarlov