The Offer

Invitation to Misery
Poverty-stricken women want mayor, councillors to walk a mile in their shoes
Chantal Eustace, Vancouver Sun
Published: Thursday, July 05, 2007

Downtown Eastside resident Paulina Walton said she doubts any city councillor will take up an offer to swap houses with her.

She is one of 40 women living in extreme poverty in the troubled neighbourhood who have challenged councillors to take part in an eight-week-long house swap.

That means living and working in the Downtown Eastside on $610 per month with access to only "basic necessities."

No cars. No credit cards. No cheating.

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