BC CRN Welcomes April Struthers as Director of Knowledge Exchange, Research, and Learning
BC CRN is thrilled to announce the appointment of April Struthers as our Director of Knowledge Exchange, Research, and Learning. This newly established role is
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BC CRN Spotlight: Alison Leaney, Advocate, Educator and Change-Maker
Alison Leaney has been a formidable advocate and public educator for the prevention of abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults for over three decades.
BC CRN Spotlight: Daisy Au, Chinese CRN Coordinator
Sitting down with Daisy Au for a chat amidst her busy schedule is no small feat, especially when there’s a surprise fire drill thrown into
BC CRN Spotlight: Introducing Gurmit Sandhu, Board Member
BC CRN recently welcomed Gurmit Sandhu to the Board of Directors at the June 2024 AGM. Gurmit brings over 15 years of education and experience
BC CRN Spotlight: Meet Laura Stovel, Revelstoke CRN’s Coordinator
Meet Laura Stovel, the Revelstoke CRN Coordinator. Don’t let her quiet and unassuming veneer fool you. She’s a passionate advocate for the senior residents, working
BC CRN Spotlight: Sandi McCreight, Castlegar Coordinator
Castlegar CRN Coordinator, Sandi McCreight (photo credit: S. McCreight) Like many BC Community Response Network members from small communities, Castlegar CRN Coordinator, Sandi McCreight,
BC CRN Spotlight: Sandy Zeznik Receives Seniors’ Advocate Appreciation Award
Cranbrook CRN Coordinator, Sandy Zeznik (centre), receiving certificate of appreciation for past service from BC Seniors’ Advocate Dan Levitt (right), joined by East Kootenay MLA
BC CRN Spotlight: Surendra Handa Celebrates 50th Anniversary with APNI Seniors
Birthday and anniversary celebrants at APNI CRN in February 2024. Surendra Handa and wife Sanyogita pictured centre, holding the mic and a card. (Photo credit:
Volunteer of the Month: Gabi Townsend, Victoria
BC CRN’s team of Regional Mentors helps communities establish Community Response Networks (CRNs). Mentors provide ongoing local support in the coordination of responses to abuse,
Resource Spotlight: “Understanding Social Isolation and Loneliness (2022)” and “An Examination of the Social and Economic Impacts of Ageism” (2022)
–Submitted by April Struthers, Regional Mentor – Sunshine Coast The Pender Harbour Health Centre and the Sunshine Coast Community Response Network (CRN) utilized the following
