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Beauty Night Stories

Haunting. Poignant. Beautiful. Inspiring. These are the stories of Beauty Night, told by people living in Canada’s poorest postal code. Many are homeless, hungry, suffering from mental health issues or debilitating illness. 1 in 3 have experienced sexual violence before the age of 18. But through our makeover program and life skills development, they are able to connect with resources, access services and transform their lives. Check out some of their stories below.

Building self esteem for women and youth living in poverty - Beauty INVANCITY

Beauty INVANCITY features Caroline MacGillivray, founder of the Vancouver based organization, Beauty Night Society. Located on the downtown eastside, this organization changes the lives of women and youth living in poverty through wellness, life skills development and makeovers.

Beauty Night in Vancouver's Downtown eastside

Four times a week, Beauty Night’s life-makeover program creates a safe space where participants can be themselves, make friends and experience healthy touch.

myVancouver Beauty Night

What happens when you begin to treat people with dignity and respect? See how Beauty Night is transforming a healthier community for everyone.

Caroline MacGillivray

Caroline MacGillivray tells the story of why she founded Beauty Night, an organization that changes lives of women and youth living in poverty.

beauty night voices

That’s the question we asked participants and volunteers in this emotional video. But be prepared. Their answers might surprise you.

Building Community Through Beauty Night

No matter what your situation, or where you’ve come from, every woman deserves to feel beautiful. That’s the magic of Beauty Night. See the results for yourself.