First United Church Spring 2014 Feedback

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* 1. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We wish to respect your privacy, however some of the questions below are related to your current and preferred mailing preferences. For that reason we are requiring some contact information so we can honour your requests.

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* 2. Starting now, our First Things First newsletter will be distributed on an ‘opt-in’ basis. We would LOVE to continue sending it to you! Would you like to receive the newsletter:

By email.

By snail mail.

No thank you!

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* 3. How are your current mailing preferences working for you? We’re happy to send you only what you want.

Everything’s fine, don’t change anything!

I feel like I get too much mail from you. Please contact me to discuss how I can get less.

I need more information before deciding.

More please!

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Of the following facts about the First United Church meal program, which surprise you most? Which are you most familiar with?

	Wow! I didn’t know that!	Old news! I’ve know that for years.
First United Church serves community meals to up to 200 people every weekday breakfast and lunch.	First United Church serves community meals to up to 200 people every weekday breakfast and lunch. Wow! I didn’t know that!	First United Church serves community meals to up to 200 people every weekday breakfast and lunch. Old news! I’ve know that for years.
Volunteer meal service partners prepare and serve up to 12 community meals per month to 200 people each, mostly for Friday lunch & dinner and weekend lunches.	Volunteer meal service partners prepare and serve up to 12 community meals per month to 200 people each, mostly for Friday lunch & dinner and weekend lunches. Wow! I didn’t know that!	Volunteer meal service partners prepare and serve up to 12 community meals per month to 200 people each, mostly for Friday lunch & dinner and weekend lunches. Old news! I’ve know that for years.
Most of the dinners and weekend breakfasts are served only to the 60 shelter residents who stay at First United Church.	Most of the dinners and weekend breakfasts are served only to the 60 shelter residents who stay at First United Church. Wow! I didn’t know that!	Most of the dinners and weekend breakfasts are served only to the 60 shelter residents who stay at First United Church. Old news! I’ve know that for years.
First United Church’s morning and afternoon ‘second cup’ program brings in hundreds of people who can then take advantage of important programs and services such as pastoral care, paralegal advocacy, dentistry, hygiene, and housing assistance.	First United Church’s morning and afternoon ‘second cup’ program brings in hundreds of people who can then take advantage of important programs and services such as pastoral care, paralegal advocacy, dentistry, hygiene, and housing assistance. Wow! I didn’t know that!	First United Church’s morning and afternoon ‘second cup’ program brings in hundreds of people who can then take advantage of important programs and services such as pastoral care, paralegal advocacy, dentistry, hygiene, and housing assistance. Old news! I’ve know that for years.
Studies show that even 1 guaranteed meal per day is correlated to an up to 50% decrease in emergency calls (police, fire, ambulance) to vulnerable populations.	Studies show that even 1 guaranteed meal per day is correlated to an up to 50% decrease in emergency calls (police, fire, ambulance) to vulnerable populations. Wow! I didn’t know that!	Studies show that even 1 guaranteed meal per day is correlated to an up to 50% decrease in emergency calls (police, fire, ambulance) to vulnerable populations. Old news! I’ve know that for years.

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* 5. What aspect(s) of meals and hospitality do you think First United Church should focus on? Check all that apply.

Nutrition. Make whatever you serve as nutritious as possible.

More coverage. Evening and weekend meals open to everyone will make a difference.

Coffee/teatime hospitality. Lots of folks are being helped by other programs through coming to the Church for refreshments.

More servings. Why stop at 200 plates per meal?

I think you should be focusing less on meals and hospitality.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What do you think are the best/most important things the average person could do to improve food security in the Downtown Eastside? Check all that apply.

Educate. Most people don’t know how bad the problem is.

Advocate. People in power need to know that we care about this issue.

Raise awareness. The more people are talking about it, the more solutions will arise.

Donate money. It’s the most economical way for agencies to help.

Donate food. It helps the donor and the recipient, and it’s a great educational tool.

Fundraise, cook meals, make sandwiches. It’s a great way to get family and friends involved.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What programs are you interested in learning more about? Check all that apply.

Advocacy

Health & healing

Hygiene & personal care

Meals

Ministry & pastoral care

Shelter

Storage

Other (please specify)

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* 8. We'd love to know just a couple more things about you. Check all that apply.

I donate directly to First United Church.

I give to First United Church through my company or congregation.

I am not a donor but I would consider giving.

I am not a current donor but I would consider giving again.

I used to give but choose not to any more.

I help in other ways (please specify below).

I would consider leaving a legacy to First United Church in my will.

I have more to say. Please contact me!

Other (please specify)