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=== Disability Alliance of BC === | === Disability Alliance of BC === | ||
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| resource_description = <br /> | |||
*Offers one-on-one assistance to individuals applying for benefits or appealing the denial of benefits. Particularly experienced in appeals about eligibility for the Persons with Disabilities ("PWD") designation from MSDSI, which is needed to qualify for welfare disability assistance. | |||
*Has created a library of useful help sheets about disability assistance from MSDSI, and guides to applications and appeals (www.disabilityalliancebc.org/money.htm). | |||
| address = 204 – 456 West Broadway <br /> Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R3 | |||
| phone = Advocacy Access Program: (604) 872-1278 <br /> Fax: (604) 875-9227 <br /> TTY: (604) 875-8835 | |||
| online = [http://www.disabilityalliancebc.org Website] | |||
}} | |||
=== First United Church === | |||
{{ResourcesLSLAP | |||
| resource_description = Serves the Downtown Eastside. Provides advocacy and assistance for welfare, housing, and other poverty law issues. Operates a drop-in clinic. Hours are posted on their website. | |||
| address = 320 East Hastings Street <br /> Vancouver, BC V6A 1P4 | |||
| phone = (604) 681-8365 <br /> Fax: (604) 681-8928 | |||
| online = [http://firstunited.ca/advocacy Website] | |||
}} | |||
=== Kettle Friendship Society Advocacy Centre === | |||
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| resource_description = Advocacy focused on welfare, debt, housing, and child protection problems for clients with mental health issues. Also has a weekly Pro Bono Legal Clinic (please call ahead if you wish to refer a client). | |||
| address = 1725 Venables Street <br/> Vancouver, BC V5L 2H3 | |||
| phone = (604) 251-2801 <br /> Housing Division Telephone: (604) 251-5664 <br /> Fax: (604) 251-6354 | |||
| online = [http://www.thekettle.ca Website] | |||
}} | |||
=== Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre === | |||
== C. The Welfare Legislation == | == C. The Welfare Legislation == | ||