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St. James Community Service Society (the Society) is a grassroots organization with a long history of
community building in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The work of the organization began in the basement of St. James
Church in 1955; the Society was founded in 1961 and incorporated in 1975. Our ability to respond to the constant and
emerging needs of the community and our reputation for excellence is the culmination of more than 40 years of vision
and hard work.
Today, in the poorest urban area of Canada, we strive to provide support for people who face the
multiple challenges of poverty, crime, chronic mental and other illnesses, IV drug use, illiteracy, homelessness and
the sex trade. A large proportion of our work focuses on bridging the gaps for people who are without the support
of friends and family.
Our focus is on assistance for those who, regardless of who they are, need help. We treat everyone
we come in contact with in a respectful, non-judgmental way; the same way we all want to be treated.
Today, the Society is considered an "umbrella organization" that offers a full spectrum of community
and residential services.
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