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December 18, 2005
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The Healthy Harvest Box is the brainchild of the Penticton and District Community Resources Society. Families who subscribe get a large box of local, organic produce for only $12 a month. This non-profit social enterprise was supported by a $25,000 grant from Vancouver Foundation. Their...
December 18, 2005
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Over the years, advances in medicine have enhanced the quality of life and extended the lifespan for people throughout our province. Since the 1960s, Vancouver Foundation health and medical research grants have played a part, funding projects with wide-ranging health impacts—from studies to assist...
December 17, 2005
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University of British Columbia The University of British Columbia operates a student driven farm dedicated to teaching and research. The 24 hectare farm not only belongs to the university, it belongs to the wider community, including the downtown east side and native groups. “It’s a satisfaction,...
December 17, 2005
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411 Seniors' Centre Society As we get older, it's important to stay physically fit and keep our minds active. The 411 Seniors Centre in Vancouver offers a host of activities to give seniors a place to keep learning, meet new people and stay active. The Centre also facilitates an advocacy training...
December 17, 2005
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BC Epilepsy Society People can live active and fulfilling lives with epilepsy, thanks in part to resources provided by BC Epilepsy Society. The Society has support groups for people with epilepsy, an information line and a variety of educational resources. They support their work through their...
December 17, 2005
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Loving Spoonful, A A Loving Spoonful is a very appropriate name for the organization, says one man with AIDS who is extremely grateful for the healthy meals they deliver. The organization provides over 100,000 free, nutritious meals each year to men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS in...
December 17, 2005
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Fast Track to Employment A former drug addict and welfare recipient finds work thanks to Fast Track to Employment. This non-profit consortium of 30 employment service suppliers helps unemployed people return to the workforce. They work with employers to meet their needs, while helping people...
December 17, 2005
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BC/Yukon Society of Transition Houses Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate. Regardless of ethnicity, income or age, women need support to deal with it. What’s Age Got To Do With It? offers a crisis line, shelter, safe home, counsellors and support groups on education, assertiveness and boundaries...
December 17, 2005
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Enterprising Non-Profits Starting a business with an ulterior motive of helping the community can be a challenge. Enterprising Non-Profits aims to make it easier by helping social enterprises develop business skills, including business planning. Starworks is one of the organizations they helped...
December 17, 2005
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Emma's Daycare High school education is the foundation for adult life. Emma’s Daycare, provided on-site at Sir Charles Tupper School, helps make it easier for teenage mothers to finish their education. At the same time, their children get quality early learning experiences that make a difference...
December 17, 2005
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The South Granville Seniors Centre is a gathering place, a place to connect and find companionship. The Centre promotes healthy and independent lifestyles with activities from bridge to yoga, day trips and more. They also serve meals a few times a week. They use an endowment fund at Vancouver...
December 17, 2005
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Abbotsford Community Services It’s never too early for kids to start enjoying reading and learning. ABC-123 is a pre-school program that focuses on literacy. With all of the play of a typical pre-school, they take every opportunity to enhance literacy skills. The Program, which runs in five...
December 14, 2005
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Vancouver Humane Society Leslie Fox, from the Vancouver Humane Society teaches youth to think critically about how their food choices affect the environment. Typically people see animal rights as separate from environmental and human rights issues. “This is a great opportunity to take animal issues...
November 17, 2005
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Access to health care can be difficult in remote, rural areas. But thanks to technology, patients can avoid a trip to larger cities and still get help, counselling and answers to their questions about their illness. “I think the service they offer is just as adequate as if we were to sit in the...
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