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WISH Drop-In Centre Society (WISH) is raising funds to take 10-15
women on a special day trip to the Sunshine Coast at the end of September!
The mission of WISH is to improve the health, safety and
well-being of women who are involved in Vancouver's street-based sex
trade. We put our mission info action by offering a wide variety of
frontline services through our overnight, women-only drop-in centre in
Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Read more here!
In 2012, WISH was able to take a group of women to BC's
beautiful Sunshine Coast for a day and we would like to repeat this
highly successful outing in September, 2014. Participants
described the experience as 'unforgettable' and rejuvenating for their
minds and spirits. They took the ferry together, went for a nature
walk, went to the beach, had lunch and enjoyed an uplifting day away
from the chaos and stress of living in extreme poverty.
We can all appreciate the importance of 'getting away from it
all' and retreating into nature, even just for a day. Women who come
to WISH, however, rarely ever the leave the DTES: Poverty,
homelessness, stigma, addictions, mental and physical health issues
all present significant barriers.
By helping WISH fund a women's retreat, you will be
contributing to a life-affirming experience for a group of
10-15 women whose lives are too often characterized by trauma and
chaos, and who otherwise would not be able to access this opportunity.
Trip expenses include:
- Breakfast (at the WISH Drop-In Centre)
- Bus
tickets
- Ferry tickets
- Snacks
- Lunch (at a
restaurant on the Sunshine Coast)
Any funds raised over the goal will be put towards a Women's
Recreational Outings fund and will be used to take women who use WISH
on day trips around Vancouver to destinations such as Lynn Canyon,
Stanley Park, Alice Lake etc.
If you have any questions about WISH or about this campaign
feel free to message us here, call us at 604-669-9474 or email wishfundraising@telus.net
INCENTIVES WILL BE MAILED THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER.
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