Building a Village to Connect a City’s People
An intergenerational arts and crafts project safely brought families, children, and seniors together and reinvigorated connections and relationships during the pandemic. The community of Kamloops,
Year: 2021
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2021: Will You Help Us Shine a Light on Adult Abuse on 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
Coastal Coalition CRN Congratulations to the Coastal Family Resource Coalition, host agency of the Coastal Coalition CRN, and the Pacific Rim Hospice Society on the
Volunteers of the Month: Alex Hobart & Mike MacDougall, Fraser Lake CRN
We’ve only profiled less than a handful of volunteer teams, and when a Community Response Network (CRN) flags a dynamic duo in their community for
Professional Development Events & Campaigns
Because of COVID-19, please check with organizers directly to learn the status of their events. The Three Rs: Reflection, Resilience, and Reinvention BC Care Providers
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
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
