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Help Jan raise money

For participating in 2019 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k

My Story…

WISH is a safe haven for women who work in Vancouver's street-based sex trade, providing a variety of services within a nurturing and non-judgemental environment. Vancouver has been named one of Canada’s most liveable cities, yet for many of the women who live here, that’s not the case. 100 percent of women who use WISH live in poverty. 90 percent live with mental health issues or addictions. 80 percent are homeless. 60 percent are Indigenous. By supporting WISH, you'll be supporting some of the most vulnerable women in Vancouver. You'll be providing the women of WISH immediate health and safety benefits, 365 days a year, along with a host of programs that support women in realizing the goals that they’ve set for themselves and for creating opportunities for women to make safe and healthy and positive choices. Thank you.

Description

WISH Drop-In Centre Society puts its mission, values, and core principles into action by providing services, supports and opportunities to women engaged in Vancouver’s street based sex industry. WISH offers a safe haven for sex-working women: a place to take a break, connect with colleagues and friends, get a bite to eat or access other, more specific kinds of support – in a safe, respectful, accepting environment. As a deeply respected member of the DTES community, WISH offers programs to serve immediate needs, while engaging in the ongoing advocacy required to shift societal prejudices that continue to put women at risk.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 23 Corinne Monger $50.00
Jun 17 Norma Wellwood Best wishes, Jan. We have been supporters of Union Gospel Mission for many years. My own belief is that recovery programs are so important! Undisclosed amount
Jun 17 Beverly Johnston Good Luck Jan - hope you reach your goal. Undisclosed amount
Jun 17 Adam Wood Undisclosed amount
Jun 14 Carol Minchinton $50.00
Jun 11 Carol Krantz $50.00
May 15 Trish Lund Hope you enjoy the event and good luck with your new job!! $50.00
Apr 18 Jan Hawkins $50.00