Learning the Art of the Pivot: Victoria CRN Shifts Approach to Keep Communities Safe
What happens when you start a substantial project in your community, spend months lining up resources, venues, and partnerships, and suddenly everything comes to a
Month: March 2021
The Isolation Pandemic: COVID-19 and the Social Determinants of Health
On March 18, people from Metro Vancouver and communities as far north as Prince Rupert were brought together through their common interest in learning more
Neighbours Helping Neighbours: Spreading Kindness and Connection
Communities in Cranbrook and Kimberley are tackling the negativity of the pandemic head-on by focusing on the helpers and the good they are doing both
Music Matters
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to stretch our CRNs’ creativity, forcing teams to look at different ways to address growing concerns of isolation among adults and
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2021: It’s Time to Start Planning for June 15!
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 66/127, December 2011, following a request by
CRNs at Work
Cowichan CRN The Cowichan CRN through Volunteer Cowichan partnered with Cowichan Hospice, Youth 20/20 Can Cowichan, and several community partners to create an Advance Care
Volunteer of the Month: Louisa Sanchez, Co-Coordinator, Prince Rupert CRN
Google “Louisa Sanchez, Prince Rupert” and you’ll find the photos of a bespectacled woman with sparkling eyes, sporting a wide smile. Several stories have already
Our Top 4: Resources for March
Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) Resources (2021): Some of their most popular topics include financial literacy, debit card fraud, and fraud and scams prevention. Global Report
Our Top 5: Headlines for March
Protect yourself from identity fraud, Winnipeg Free Press, March 22, 2021. Hashtags aren’t enough to stop Asian hate, say Vancouver racial equity advocate, News1130, March
Professional Development Events & Campaigns
Because of COVID-19, please check with organizers directly to learn the status of their events. National Volunteer Week 2021 April 18-24, 2021, Nationwide The National
