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"The best test of a civilised society is the way in which it treats its most vulnerable and weakest members."


Mahatma Gandhi







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Become a Member

It’s an exciting time to be part of Pivot!
Pivot is increasingly being recognized as having the strategy and solutions to empower marginalized people in their struggles for equality. We are happy that support for our reforms is growing.

At Pivot our theory of social change is founded on grassroots engagement in the Downtown Eastside and beyond. Pivot members are active in their communities, advocating for change and supporting reform at the grassroots level.

You can join this movement for progressive social change by becoming a member – for free! Send an email with your first and last name, phone number, and mailing address to membership[at]pivotlegal.com to take advantage of these great opportunities:

  • Keep up-to-date on our latest actions for social change.
    Give us your email address when you join, and you will automatically receive our press releases as they happen.
    To register a new email address, call 604.255.9700x105 or
    e-mail us at membership [at] pivotlegal [dot] com You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
  • Help choose our board.
    Who oversees Pivot Legal Society to ensure it is run sustainably from year to year? As a member you can participate in the selection process – or run for a board position yourself – this July to provide Pivot with the vision and leadership needed to fulfill its mandate.
  • Participate in events across Vancouver.
    Get together with Pivot supporters at the Reel Justice Film Festival, Justice Rocks free music festival, Passion for Justice comedy burlesque and silent auction, and other exciting events put on by our Popular Justice campaign. If our events aren’t reaching your community host one yourself e-mail us at membership [at] pivotlegal [dot] com or call 604.255.9700x105 with your plan and we will work with you to see it through.
  • Receive exclusive membership updates.  
    Give us your email address when you become a member to receive exclusive members-only monthly updates sent out by our development team, the information hub of Pivot. Winners of the monthly membership draw for a framed Hope in Shadows print will be announced in this email.
  • Influence policy development.
    What is your vision of equality locally and nationally? We are developing more ways for you to express your views on key policy issues. Be sure to read our membership updates for more details.
  • Post blogs about Pivot issues.
    Speak out on the subjects that you care about most! If you register your blog in our blogger registry you could be featured on our homepage and receive special invitations to e-forums and press conferences. Email us at membership [at] pivotlegal [dot] com with your name, email, and blog address to subscribe.
  • Volunteer, intern, or donate!
    As a member you have a direct line to our development department to talk about additional ways of contributing to Pivot. Visit the donate or volunteer pages for more details and e-mail us at membership [at] pivotlegal [dot] com or call 604.255.9700x105 if you have any questions.

For more information, contact us at membership [at] pivotlegal [dot] com or 604.255.9700x105.


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Updated March 18, 2010

Pivot Legal Society, 678 Hastings St East, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1R1 Canada, Tel. (+1) 604 255 9700