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
News
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
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
Spotlight On: BC CRN Research & Evaluation
Here at BC CRN, our mandate is to help communities raise awareness and educate the public on how to spot the signs of adult abuse,
Seniors “Knit Warm” for Lunar New Year
Relationships, inclusion, diversity, respect, and awareness all play parts in adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect, and isolation prevention. The work of many impacts the safety
February’s CRNs at Work
Check out what some of our community response networks (CRNs) have been up to this month! North Shore CRN The North Shore CRN offered a
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