Olympic Tent Village needs your ONGOING SUPPORT!

Moira Peters
Vancouver Media Coop
February 20

Since Feb 15, 2010 the Olympic Tent Village has been set up at 58 West Hastings, an empty lot owned by notorious condo developer Concord Pacific, currently being leased by VANOC as a parking lot for the Olympics.

The first few days at the Olympic Tent Village have gone strongly and smoothly, thanks to the community effort to support and defend it. Hundreds have gathered during the evening and through the night, especially DTES residents, homeless people, and youth.

Over the next week, we are calling on all supporters to continue to defend the Olympic Tent Village and to support the residents. We need:

• Volunteers to help cook at the Tent Village anytime drop-in starting at 8 am till 8 pm.
• Supporters to be present during the day 8 am to 4 pm and overnight 6 pm to 6 am.
• Independent media, legal observers and others with cameras in case of emergencies (please note there is no recording in the Tent Village otherwise)
• On site medic support especially overnight from 6 pm to 6 am.
• Donations of non perishable food items, tarps, tents, blankets, sleeping bags.
  

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