Chez Doris

• No place to go or hide: A deeper look into how vulnerable Montreal women are trying to survive

  In Montreal, some organizations are navigating the complexity of homelessness and violence affecting women compounded by the pandemic.

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  Mar 12
• Montrealer creates not-for-profit organization to help city’s homeless during COVID-19

  The organization has over 100 volunteers across the city and provides sandwiches and other goods to seven local shelters. 

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  Jan 18
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• Montreal homeless shelters fear impact of another COVID-19 lockdown

  As Montreal homeless shelters continue to struggle to provide services amid a COVID-19 outbreak, they fear another lockdown will only worsen the situation.

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  Jan 6
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• Montreal homeless shelters ask for help as COVID-19 cases surge

  Homeless community workers in Montreal are worried about the recent surge in COVID-19 infections in the province and city in recent weeks.

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  Jan 3
• Montreal non-profits hope for generosity before holidays after COVID-19 cut fundraising events

  Even with fundraising shortfalls, organizations like women's homeless shelter Chez Doris are seeing an increased need for their services.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2020
• Local Montreal charities in desperate need of help during pandemic

  Chez Doris, a daytime shelter for women, is one such organization in need of help.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2020
• Chez Doris seeking teacups with ‘a vintage feel’ for upcoming Tea Time fundraiser

  The money raised at the 11th annual Tea Time event will go towards operating expenses for the shelter, which supports women in difficulty.

  Feb 11, 2020
• Chez Doris hosts its annual Christmas Party for vulnerable and homeless women

  LaSalle College provided a free space for the event and partnered with Le Blumenthal restaurant to offer a gourmet lunch for close to 300 women.

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  Dec 17, 2019
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• Montreal women’s shelter holds annual holiday fair

  The sale of the handmade items created and donated by artisans and companies will go towards supporting the women and services offered at the shelter. 

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  Dec 1, 2019
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• Chez Doris women’s shelter in Montreal in need of leggings, underwear donations

  Chez Doris notes the move of the Open Door shelter has created a lack of resources in Montreal and the impact on homeless women is being greatly felt.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2019