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What I learned Volunteering at Chez Doris Women’s Shelter
5 Reasons Why you Should Volunteer at a Shelter The first time I walked through the doors of Chez Doris in 2007, a lovely outreach worker named Betty greeted me with a beaming smile at the front desk. I had a bag of women’s clothing to donate and shyly asked them if...
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Tea Time 2019
Chez Doris’ 10th Annual Tea Time Fundraiser is now SOLD-OUT! . . . . . . . . . Should any last-minute tickets become available, and if you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please call us at 514-937-2341, extension 246. At Chez Doris, we continue to offer...
read moreOpening hours during the holidays
Please note that our opening hours during the holidays are: Monday, December 24: open from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday, December 25: closed Wednesday, December 26: closed Tuesday, January 1st: open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 2: closed We wish you all...
read moreChez Doris to Serve 300 Vulnerable and Homeless Women for its Annual Holiday Meal
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHEZ DORIS TO SERVE 300 VULNERABLE AND HOMELESS WOMEN FOR ITS ANNUAL HOLIDAY MEAL MONTREAL, DECEMBER 6, 2018 – On December 12, 2018 Chez Doris will serve 300 women a holiday meal, a 25% increase from last year. In order to respond...
read moreChez Doris to Hold 4th Holiday Craft Sale and Open House
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHEZ DORIS TO HOLD 4th HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE AND OPEN HOUSE MONTREAL, November 28, 2018 - Chez Doris, a day shelter for women in difficulty, will hold its fourth annual Holiday Craft Fair and Open House on Sunday, December 2, 2018...
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Holiday Fair
Are you looking for perfect holiday gifts? Our 4th Annual Chez Doris Holiday Fair will take place on December 2nd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m at Chez Doris. The fair will feature among others handmade mittens, slippers, jewelry, and traditional Aboriginal crafts. This event...
read more29e Nuit des sans-abri : De grands défis pour le gouvernement Legault
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE 29e Nuit des sans-abri : De grands défis pour le gouvernement Legault Montréal, le 19 octobre 2018 – La Nuit des sans-abri se déroulera ce soir dans plus d’une quarantaine de villes au Québec afin de sensibiliser la population aux différentes...
read moreChez Doris: Thanks a Million for a Second Roof
PRESS RELEASE For immediate release Chez Doris: Thanks a Million for a Second Roof The day shelter that helps women in vulnerable situations will open a second location to increase its services Montreal, October 5, 2018 – The Chez Doris Women's Day Shelter will soon...
read moreChez Doris Day Shelter for Women Announces the Impact of the Most Significant Gift in its History.
MEDIA ADVISORY Chez Doris Day Shelter for Women Announces the Impact of the Most Significant Gift in its History. Thanks a Million, from Chez Doris. MONTREAL, October 3rd, 2018 - On Friday, October 5, 2018, Chez Doris will hold a traditional Thanksgiving lunch, which...
read morePress Release A SHDM housing project for women in difficulty is approved by the Ville de Montreal Montréal, June 13, 2018 — The Executive Committee of the Ville de Montreal has just authorized the construction of the De Champlain project that will number 26 rental...
read moreAnnual General Meeting on June 13, 2018
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND INVITATION Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at 1430, Chomedey Street, Montréal You are cordially invited to attend our Annual General Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., followed by refreshments...
read moreExtraordinary Donation of $1 million for Chez Doris Day Shelter
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Chez Doris Extraordinary Donation of $1 million for Chez Doris Day Shelter Montreal, May 6, 2018 - Chez Doris women's day shelter is to receive an exceptional donation of $1 million from Mr. Andrew Harper, a retired Montreal...
read moreFrom a $ 10,000 proposal to a major donation
MEDIA ADVISORY Chez Doris From a $ 10,000 proposal to a major donation that will propel the organization MONTREAL, April 29, 2018 - On Sunday, May 6, 2018, Chez Doris will announce all the details of a major donation received from a generous Montrealer. After having...
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Tea Time 2018
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! Nonetheless, if you would like to make a donation in support of Chez Doris, please click here. . . . . . . . On Sunday, May 6th, from 2-5 pm the Chez Doris Tea Time Fundraiser will bring together more than 200 guests at the Grey Nuns Building at...
read moreCHEZ DORIS CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY!
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2018 WOMEN AT THE CHEZ DORIS DAY SHELTER WILL NOT BE BROKEN-HEARTED ON VALENTINE’S DAY Montreal - Wednesday, February 14, 2018, West Island residents Sarah Sabloff and Cynthia Kerr will be back for a 2nd year in a row to...
read more40th Annual Holiday Meal
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR DECEMBER 13, 2017 40th ANNUAL HOLIDAY MEAL IS EXPECTED TO BE CHEZ DORIS’ LARGEST EVER MONTREAL – On December 13, 2017, Chez Doris will serve 240 women a holiday meal, the largest group ever, at the reception hall of Evangel Church. Women who are...
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