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The Whistler Community Services Society (WCSS) exists to support social sustainability in Whistler.
WCSS offers a number of programs aimed at providing various levels of financial assistance such as the bus pass credit program, emergency financial assistance, counseling assistance fund and the small grant program. WCSS also administers several community programs including:
- Community Kitchens,
- Disordered Eating Support Group
- Elizabeth Manso Visiting Volunteers
- Whistler Food Bank
- Food Buying Club
- Greenhouse Project
- KidSport
- Parent Infant Drop In
- Peer Educator Program
- Recreation Credit
- Re-Use it Centre
- Santa's Helper Christmas Hampers,
- Interim Housing Project
- Welcome Week
- Whistler Employment Resource Centre
- Whistler's Inspirational and Social Elders Mentorship Program
- Youth Outreach
In addition, WCSS publishes the  2008 Survival Guide 4.13 Mb an informative publication for newcomers. WCSS is also the financial administrator of the Whistler For Youth (WFY) initiative.
Whistler Community Services Society is located at 6195 Lorimer Road (Myrtle Philip Community School/Centre) 604-932-0113 email:
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The office is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit the WCSS website for more information on programs, how to donate or becoming a member.
ReUse It Centre
The ReUse It Centre, built by the Resort Municipality of Whistler and currently operated by Whistler Community Services Society, is Whistler's version of a general store with a community twist. Need a vacuum? A coffeemaker? A ski pole, skates or a pair of shorts? The ReUse It Centre is sure to have it: everything from men's, women's and children's clothing to toys, small appliances, books, DVDs, videos and vintage vinyl to sports gear, from baby furniture to art and artifacts to knick knacks to, well, you get the picture.
Items are donated and resold at rock bottom prices with proceeds supporting ongoing WCSS programs such as the food bank. This thrift store is located in Function Junction and is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Used items that are clean, and in good shape and working order are gratefully accepted during store hours.
The ReUse It Centre is located in Function Junction, the first right on Alpha Lake Road just off the highway.
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