A safe space for Vancouver’s disadvantaged men
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Sandy Lambert, left, and Dr. Paul Gross, middle, share a laugh with a Dudes Club member.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Elmer Alzak Nisg’a provides tonsorial services. Dudes is, at heart, a health program and helps the men with grooming and hygiene.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Bingo is a popular pastime – and profitable. Prizes add to the fun.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Derek, left, and Curtis T on duty in the kitchen. Meetings provide sustenance for body as well as the soul.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Fresh-baked bannock sits plated and awaiting delivery.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
The soup Derek and Curtis have cooked up for their fellow club members.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Guest speaker Wilfred Sampson displays a piece of his carving after telling club members how he, too, escaped substance abuse.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
There are rules, says Richard Teague: No intoxication, no weapons and no ‘snide remarks about the colour of your skin.’Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Robert MacMillan is a founding member. He has been taking part in the club since its inception in 2010.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Elmer’s barber skills notwithstanding, some Dudes would rather do it themselves.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail
Henry Williams sports some Dudes Club attire as he plays bingo.Rafal Gerszak
A note informs visitors that the bi-monthly meeting is at capacity.Rafal Gerszak/The Globe and Mail