The story of the Kelowna Gospel Mission is a humble one that began more than a quarter century ago. A handful of students from the Okanagan Bible school founded the organization in 1977. That small group of dedicated and caring students all shared one thing in common, their desire to reach out to those living […]
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Food insecurity is not something that we can always predict. Sometimes unforeseeable circumstances like natural disaster can result in inability to regularly access food because of loss of job or loss of home. Located in Kamloops at 171 Wilson Street, the Kamloops Food Bank is one of just a few places on Kamloops that offers […]
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The mission of the Prince George Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to help the people of Prince George and area who are in need. The Society offers a variety of services including: meals food hampers support finding resources clothing and home furnishings a warm and safe place to gather The society provides emergency […]
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The Broadway Youth Resource Centre can best be described as a one-stop youth centre that offers a wide range of social, health, education, employment, and life skills services to youth. Founded in 1999, the centre was recently re-designed with a focus on youth. In November of 2014 the new Broadway Youth Resource Centre building opened. […]
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Lu’ma Medical Centre located in East Vancouver, is not your typical health clinic. When you first walk into the clinic one of the first things you may notice is the Indigenous artwork from across Canada, and an area available to make medicine bundles with traditional plants. The atmosphere of the centre feels relaxed, welcoming. Another […]
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The Central Interior Native Health Society (CINHS) was established in 1991, in response to the findings of the Royal Commission on Health Care which identified that Aboriginal people accessed health care differently than the rest of Canada’s population. The research supported that Native people waited a long time before accessing health care services. CINHS was […]
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Foundry centres provide a one-stop-shop for young people to access mental health care, substance use services, primary care, social services and youth and family peer supports. Foundry is a new approach to wellness services for young people in BC. Foundry represents community agencies, government, donors, youth and young adults, and families coming together to improve the […]
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On July 19, 1976, a group of 20 concerned people in Vancouver, BC prepared a brief statement addressing the need to develop a support service for individuals who were, or who had been, receiving psychiatric treatment in the community. The overarching aim was to help improve the lives of those who were living with mental […]
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The BC Métis Federation would like to acknowledge the important work of the Prince George Native Friendship Center. Education and employment are essential to better equip our community for the many challenges life can throw their way, especially youths who are in transition to the urban setting. Employment counselling, educational training and support with the job search process […]
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MyVoyageur.ca and the BC Métis Federation give thanks to our mothers. Today’s featured resource is the Aboriginal Mother Centre. This grassroots resource is “…dedicated to moving mothers and children at risk off the streets provides, under one roof, all the support, tools and resources a mother needs to rebuild her health, self esteem and skills […]
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