by caroline | Mar 15, 2012 | Events, Volunteer Profile
Finding My Passion By Kiran Dhinsa On February 13, 2012, I volunteered at my very first Beauty Night Society event, Red. This was a Valentine’s Day event that took place at the Vancouver Women’s Centre in the downtown eastside. It is difficult for me to define...
by caroline | Mar 12, 2012 | Healthy Living, Volunteer Profile
I Have a Name by Amy Van den Hooven A couple of weeks ago I was assigned a project in my Environmental Design class at UBC, in which we had to create a campaign that would lead to a positive paradigm shift in Vancouver. This assignment is a lot more than just a...
by caroline | Sep 22, 2011 | Events, Volunteer Profile
Want to volunteer in Vancouver? We are thrilled to be one of several organizations selected to participate in Vancouver Timeraiser 2011. Taken directly from their website, an overview of the event: Getting involved in your community isn’t always easy, so we’ve made...
by caroline | Aug 5, 2011 | Volunteer Profile
In the midst of sadness, I love how the DTES community comes together in love and support. Hoping for speedy recovery for our program coordinator Tiffany Telford who is in Kelowna General Hospital. Our volunteers and participants have created cards and letters to...
by caroline | Aug 4, 2011 | Healthy Living, Uncategorized, Volunteer Profile
Thanks to over 400 volunteers, we are able to offer programming for over 100 participants each week. Many of our volunteers volunteer once a month or off site. We have weekly volunteer opportunities available. We are looking for volunteers who are available to...
by caroline | Dec 15, 2009 | Donations/Fundraising, Events, Knit Fit, Volunteer Profile
9 years ago, Caroline MacGillivray held the first Beauty Night at WISH Drop in Centre in Vancouver, BC. 14 volunteers took care of 73 women who attended the event. Many of the attendees live in poverty and experience violence. The opportunity to be in a safe space is...
