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What year did the charity open?
1978
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What group does this charity focus on helping?
Women, children and seniors.
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What is the mission for this charity?
To provide basic needs and positive change for women and children in the downtown eastside of Vancouver.
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What will the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre do with the 5,000$?
Expand their food services.
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Do they use volunteers?
Yes.
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Why was this charity started?
Because a need was recognized for a shelter specifically for women and their children in the Downtown Eastside area.
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How many people do they help per year?
900
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What are other missions of this charity?
To provide a comfortable, safe drop-in centre. To provide recreation and self-help programs. To act as a source of information by assisting women with referrals concerning their needs. To provide a social space and facilitate the opportunity for women of diverse backgrounds to interact and build community. To educate the public and all levels of government about issues concerning women in the area.
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Do they receive government funding?
Yes, but there is always the need for donations.
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Name 2 jobs a volunteer may do.
Clothing room attendant Board member Food prep. Outings Reception Hospital visits Fundraising
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Who founded it?
Women in the Downtown Eastside.
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True or False: The charity has more than 35 workers.
False, 30 workers.
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What other major service does the Downtown Eastside Women's Center provide, other than their drop-in centre?
An emercency shelter that is available over night and provides women with immediate care.
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What is the website where you can go to donate?
Canadahelps.org
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How do they choose volunteers?
They are often clients that are using the centre, and are taking a volunteer role to bring stability to their lives.