2 Paycheques Away..
Changing the stigma surrounding Mental Health, Homelessness and Addiction, one haircut at a time.
2paychequesaway@gmail.com
2 Paycheques Away.. unlocks new perceptions of spirited and resilient individuals from the Downtown East Side (DTES) by sharing their stories as told during their visit to the barber.
Kai moved to Vancouver from Hong Kong in '69. He and his wife Wendy, married since ’90, are residents of Powell street and act as custodians for the Powell Street Getaway. Wendy doesn't go anywhere without their 8-year-old dog Buddy.
Update - Kai and Wendy have moved into housing since and are now thriving.