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CANADA | Apr 24, 2024

[News] Call For Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards

Have you ever wondered how you can show your appreciation for an amazing volunteer in your community? Canada’s Volunteer Awards, a comprehensive volunteer recognition program, is now accepting nominations in five categories and five regions of Canada until June 12, 2024. For individual volunte

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[News] The Government of Canada launches the Building Community Resilience call to action

From: Canadian HeritageNews releaseOTTAWA, January 30, 2024In the wake of rising hate across the country, the Government of Canada remains committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive society while

[News] Petition for National Day of Recognition for Frontline Champions in Nonprofit Sector Canada!

Why do we need a day of recognition?Frontline Champions are the employees who help people through some of the direst of circumstances to create experiences that spark joy and happiness. There are 2.4

[Article] What Trends Will Impact Charities And Nonprofits In The First Quarter Of 2024?

Click HERE to read the full articleDonation challenges, CEBA repayment prospects, inflation-driven increases in demand & the housing crisis are some of the trends we’re keeping an eye on this qu

Patient Advisor – Get the Message? Improving Access to Virtual Health Care for Older Adults

Please Contact Joanna Rivera by Email for More Information joanna.rivera@fraserhealth.ca Patient Advisor – Get the Message? Improving Access to Virtual Health Care for Older Adults Volunteer Opport

[News] B.C. Health Minister announces appointment of new seniors' advocate

Dan Levitt of Simon Fraser University taking over from Isobel MackenzieB.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province's new seniors' advocate is Dan Levitt, an adjunct professor of gerontology at S

[News] Effort underway to bring Men’s Shed movement to Salmon Arm

Roy Reinmuth has seen first-hand how the camaraderie and sense of purpose that comes with being part of a Men’s Shed can improve one’s mental health. Prior to moving to Salmon Arm in September 202

[News] Men’s Shed Opens on Semiahmoo Peninsula

A group that formed to help men to get together and work on projects – while also socializing – is getting underway on the Semiahmoo Peninsula. Men’s Shed, a social group that has been establish

[News] Squamish Men's Shed Society: #SeniorSpotlight

Entering his golden years, Donald Lawton faced a daunting challenge of rediscovering his self-worth and identity post-retirement. Having dedicated his life to serving as an Anglican Priest followed by

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