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Our AGM was held on February 1st, at 7:00pm at St. Patrick’s parish, located at 2881 Main Street, Vancouver. We thank all the members and volunteers who attended. You can access the Powerpoint of our AGM here.
We are very exited to announce that Domestic Abuse Services will be opening up a Drop-In centre in the Surrey/Delta area. The Drop In Center will further enhance the service provided by the helpline. Women with questions about domestic violence will find a safe venue to gather more information, without having to expose themselves to their family and friends, their church, and/or their community at large. For these women a transition house may not necessarily be an option but the Drop-In Centre will provide them with the resources they need to make an informed decision. It will also provide them with a safe venue to share their personal stories, their sufferings and their victories with fellow victims in a group setting.
The subject of abuse is surrounded by layers of denial and uncertainty from all three dimensions: the victim, the abuser, and society-at-large. The drop-in centre will provide women the opportunity to explore the subject at their own pace, in a convenient location, and in a non-intrusive manner.
The Drop-In Centre will be run in at a public library in the Surrey/Delta area and will be open from 6 pm to 9 pm one evening a week. It will be volunteer run. We will NOT be providing Counselling Services but will be providing support in a safe environment.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Drop-In Centre, please e-mail Anne at anneatevahouse@live.com. This will involve a six-month commitment.
Once a team is put together, training will be provided.
We will be holding a meeting on November 23, at 7:00pm. We have some concerns regarding the help-line, and would truly appreciate the attendance of as many volunteers and members as possible at this meeting. Your feedback is truly important, and these meetings are our chance to improve our help-line and other services. Our past meetings have not been as productive, due to lack of volunteer attendance.
Domestic Abuse Services is proud to present our Fashion Show Fundraiser, “Stepping Out”, on November 20th, 2011.
Eva’s House is dedicated to providing shelter and assistance to it’s inhabitants – those victims of abuse who have decided to start a new life. However, our house is currently lacking a few crucial items that make our victim’s stay all the more memorable and enlightening.
If you are looking to donate to Domestic Abuse Services, please take a look at our Wish List for Eva’s House. We strive to inspire the domestic abuse survivors who pass through our house, and your kind support allows us to provide them such an experience.
