1. Do unto others.
- Author
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Torrance, Kelly Jane
- Subjects
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HOMELESS shelters , *BUSINESSMEN , *MORMONS , *CHARITY - Abstract
Reports that United Furniture Warehouse founder John Volken has decided to fund a shelter for the homeless in Vancouver, British Columbia. How money for the shelter will come from Volken's charitable foundation, from a percentage of profits from his stores, and from corporate and private donations; Statement that his motivation for charity comes from his faith as a Mormon; His thoughts on how the government can support charities. INSET: Score one for the poverty industry.
- Published
- 2001