Vancouver Coastal Health Aboriginal Health Services, the First Nations Health Authority, the Provincial Health Services Authority – Aboriginal Health and the City of Vancouver invite you to donate gently used (no stains or tears) clean clothing for Aboriginal women in the Downtown Eastside.

Clothing will be organized and given to participants in need by the WISH Clothing Donation group at a Downtown Eastside Aboriginal Women’s Village of Wellness event on October 6.

Nəc̓amat: 2016 Vancouver Downtown Eastside Aboriginal Women’s Village of Wellness
October 6, 2016
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Woodward’s Building Atrium, 149 W. Hastings St., Vancouver

About the event

The purpose of this event is to provide information and health and wellness services for Aboriginal women of the downtown east side, recognizing that improvements in their health and wellness directly improve the health outcomes of their children, families and community. In addition, the Gathering will feature workshops and presentations by respected Aboriginal women leaders from across BC.

How to donate

If you are able to donate some gently used clothing or phones for DTES Aboriginal women in need please put them in a grocery bag and drop off before October 5th at:

Aboriginal Health Strategic Initiatives
288-2750 East Hastings Street
Vancouver BC  V5K 1Z9
c/o Anne Heyes

If there are any clothes left over the WISH Clothing Donation group will ensure that they are given to those in need.

Thank you in advance for your kindness and support for this important cause.