Agape Street Ministry

In 1996, Agape Street Ministries, a Catholic Christian Street Outreach Ministry began reaching out to women involved in prostitution in the downtown eastside area of Hastings and Cordova in Vancouver.  Since that time, we have responded to the call for a second location and expanded into the Whalley/City Centre neighborhood of Surrey as well as a third location in Chilliwack.  Dedicated Agape volunteers, wearing their red jackets are often referred to as ‘the Candy People’ by the women.  The volunteers give over 43,000 candy bags a year, each with the message of God’s love for them.  In addition, birthday bags are provided to the women as well as small gift bags at Christmas that include basic personal items.  Through encounters with Agape Street Ministries, women learn that God’s love for them is unconditional, and it is through Him that freedom and true healing from addiction and sexual exploitation can be realized.

Please connect with us to learn more and to see if you’d like to join our St. Mary's Agape team!