Awards

In November 2003, WISH was the proud recipient of the Vancity $1 million Award. This award was made to WISH to enable our organization to establish the WISH Wellness Centre, a 24/7 facility for women working in survival sex. The centre will include relevant programming, a primary health clinic, meeting space for other organizations serving women as well as for women's groups within the community.
In 2004, BC PWA - BC Persons With Aids - honoured WISH with their "Above and Beyond" Award for the work that WISH does for women who are both infected and affected by AIDS. WISH was nominated for this award based on the focus of health and safety for women working in the sex trade and particularly the service of hot meals six nights a week to women who frequently have compromised immune systems. It was truly a privilege to be nominated and chosen for this award.