I read in the Abbotsford News on Saturday June 23, 2007 about Mr. David Poulette and his big blue bus and would like to extend both thanks and a welcome to 
Abbotsford. With the growing number of homeless on the streets of Abbotsford there is plenty of need for more compassion and for action based leadership.
Since anyone who has not had their head buried in the sand was and is aware that part of the growing numbers of homeless on Abbotsford streets is due to migration from Vancouver it was not a surprise that Mr. Poulette was aware of this flow. What was a surprise, a most pleasant surprise, is Mr. Poulette’s response to this knowledge. He acquired a second bus, followed the homeless and provided leadership to get a few local churches involved with his program.
Abbotsford. With the growing number of homeless on the streets of Abbotsford there is plenty of need for more compassion and for action based leadership.Since anyone who has not had their head buried in the sand was and is aware that part of the growing numbers of homeless on Abbotsford streets is due to migration from Vancouver it was not a surprise that Mr. Poulette was aware of this flow. What was a surprise, a most pleasant surprise, is Mr. Poulette’s response to this knowledge. He acquired a second bus, followed the homeless and provided leadership to get a few local churches involved with his program.
In a City that prides itself on being one of the most affluent in Canada; that prides itself on the number of churches within its borders; that prides itself on being a “Christian” community; that prides, nay boasts about, being the most giving (donations) city in Canada; the need for the big blue bus demonstrates exactly how hollow this pride, this false pride is.
A Vancouver resident sees the increase of homeless in Abbotsford, from downtown Vancouver and heads out to Abbotsford to provide caring, compassion and food. And a badly needed example and lesson for the citizens of Abbotsford on caring, compassion and simple Christian charity.