The Coordinating Collective
Our "Board of Directors" legally maintains the Society.
This group of women meets monthly with the staff, and many Coordinating
Collective members are also involved in Centre committees.
Our Mandate
The Mandate of the Nelson & District Women's Centre is as follows:
a) To supply and render service of a charitable and educational
nature to women.
b) To establish resources for women.
c) To cooperate with other organizations whether incorporated or
not, which have objects similar, in whole or in part, to the objects
of the Society.
d) To operate as a charitable organization to administer and employ
its property, assets, and rights for the purpose of promoting, or
aiding in the promotion of the welfare of all women in need of help.
e) To receive, acquire, and hold gifts, donations, legacies, and
devices.
Donations
Donations are welcomed. Clothing for the free store and food donations
can be delivered to the Centre. Please call the drop-in line to
make arrangements.
Currently, The Only Bagel and Silverking Tofu donate on Tuesdays,
and Endless Harvest donates organic greens on Wednesdays.
Membership
Membership to the Centre can be achieved in two different ways.
Either volunteer 4 hours of your time or pay $15-30 (sliding scale).
Volunteers
The Centre depends on volunteers for running the drop-in, special
events planning, and fundraising. Our Volunteer Coordinator leads
an intensive volunteer training once a year. Please call 352-9916.
Library
We have the largest feminist library outside of the lower mainland;
there are 2500 books in total. Membership in the Association
gives you access to this fantastic
selection of feminist books and videos.
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