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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...
29e 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...
Chez 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...
Chez 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...
Press 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...
Annual 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...
Extraordinary 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...
From 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...

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...
CHEZ 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...
40th 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...

Holiday Fair
Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift? You’re in luck! We’ll be organizing our second edition of Chez Doris’ Holiday Fair on Sunday December 3rd from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the day shelter. There will be a raffle, holiday cards, arts and crafts made by the women...
Construction completed!
Following both intermittent and partial closures due to major construction, from August 7 to November 30, Chez Doris is once more, fully available to its clientele as of Friday, December 1. On August 7, work began on the older section of our building to replace the...

Tea Time 2017
On Sunday, May 28th, from 2-5 pm the Chez Doris Tea Time Fundraiser will bring together more than 200 guests at the Grey Nuns Building at Concordia University. Sponsorship and attendance at this annual event will go far in supporting the necessary programs dealing...

Soupe pour Elles
Soupe pour Elles - 2017 edition Wednesday March 1 at noon on the Esplanade de la Place des Arts Reaching out to women in need People from all walks of life will get together over a bowl of soup to support women in need. Soupe pour Elles is a community movement to...