WHAT AN EVENT!
In 2011, Compassion Vancouver West was a beautiful expression of God's bountiful love and care. We saw 135 medical patients, 131 dental, 37 chiropractic, 20 footcare, 42 vision, 26 breast exams, 18 mammograms, 45 child ID kits, had 149 kids in our kids area, over 200 haircuts and fed lunch to over 900 people. Thank you to our 250 amazing volunteers! It truly was a wonderful day!
WE WELCOME the uninsured and underinsured members of Vancouver to take part in Compassion Vancouver West, we will provide the following
- Basic Medical Exams
- Basic Dental Cleaning and Emergency Treatment
- Basic Chiropractic Exams
- Basic Eye Exams
- Social Service Fair
- Children’s Activities
- Free Haircuts
- Free Lunch
- Other Services
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About Compassion Vancouver
Compassion Vancouver is a collective of local churches working together to bring health and dental care to our community that does not have access to care. We believe that by working together and using the giftedness of our community and local social services we can make a difference in the practical needs of our citizens who are uninsured, under insured, or unable to obtain medical treatment.
We need the help of volunteers, health and dental professionals to make this event a reality. There are variety of ways to help on this day. Click here to see the different ways to volunteer.
Our Values
- We value the compassion of Christ which compels us to live for Him.
- We value the people God has created and placed in our care.
- We value multiple churches, agencies, and ethnicities working together.
- We value team leadership.
- We value a prayer initiated, prayer sustained, and prayer celebrated event.
- We value Compassion Vancouver because it reveals God’s transforming power in individuals, churches, and communities.
Our Goals
To provide:- Basic Medical Exams
- Basic Dental Cleaning and Emergency Treatment
- Basic Chiropractic Exams
- Basic Eye Exams
- Social Service Information Fair
- Children’s Activities
- Free Lunch
Ways to Serve
- Be a part of the Prayer Team
- Work with our set up or tear down teams
- Direct traffic as a parking attendant
- Be a part of our security team.
- Check In patients for medical and dental appointments
- Provide triage for medical or dental patients
- Greet our guests or escort a group through the fair
- Drive and/or provide a van for shuttle services
- BBQ burgers and be a part of our food team.
- Read and spend time with children
- Be a part of the follow up team
- Be creative with other ways to serve