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Charities Profits from each show are donated to a different charity, as voted by the society. Here are the worthy causes we have supported: |
Beaver Fever:
Suite 31
1568 Argyle Street
Located on Argyle st., The Ecology Action Centre has been an active advocate, protecting the environment since 1971. The Centre's earliest projects included recycling, composting, and energy conservation, and these are now widely recognized environmental issues. Currently they are focussing on Marine, Wilderness, Transportation, and Environment & Development Issues, with a connection to the School Ground Naturalization project.
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Laing House
1225 Barrington St A drop-in centre for early adults suffering from mental illness, Laing House provides youth (ages 17-24) with support, advocacy, and a range of services for youth who have mental health issues in order for young people to regain control of their lives and move forward in their recovery.
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Bottoms Up!:
Suite 121, 3045 Robie St
The Family Pride Camping Association is comprised of a group of concerned adults who feel that it is essential that the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents have an opportunity to socialize and play with other children living in families like their own, in an environment where their families are affirmed and validated, free of ridicule and social stigma.
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Big Top Burlesque:
3115 Veith Street
A community based, not for profit organization,
the mission of Veith House is to work primarily with people
living in poverty, with empowerment as it's goal. Since 1970, Veith House has been providing childern, families and individuals with support, resources and community.
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Pasties and Petticoats:
260 Wyse Rd., suite 300
The Eating Disorders Action Group is a community based, charitable organization dedicated to promoting healthy body image and self esteem and to supporting individuals who experience disordered eating. As a grass roots organization, EDAG believes in building on the unique strengths, capacities and abilities of people who have experienced disordered eating.
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Stepping Stone
Street Outreach Program
Stepping Stone Association is a user directed non-profit organization that supports individuals involved in the sex trade by contributing to their health, safety and well-being.
Program users are women or men, currently or formerly in the sex trade, and youth at risk of becoming involved in the sex trade.
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The Burlesque Show:
1657 Barrington Street, Suite 536
Created in winter 2000 as a way to give something back to the community that supports Venus Envy, the Bursary Fund aims to support women in need who wish to further their education.
Money is raised through dances, concerts and other local events, sales of pins at the store, donations from store proceeds, and private donations. The Venus Envy Bursary Society is currently registered as a charitable society, but unfortunately they are not yet able to issue receipts for taxation purposes.
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