Liberals find money for Success by Six program! Follow the link below to read the article in today’s edition of The Province regarding funding for Success by Six. http://www.theprovince.com/life/Liberals+find+money+Success+program/2746875/story.html
Domtar Pulp and Paper and Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre recently participated in a United Way Day of Caring for the Centre.
KSACC was in need of a display rack for their informational brochures and Rob Shaw, a carpenter from Domtar, stepped up to take on the challenge.
The result: a beautiful wooden display rack perfect for the needs of KSACC.
On Friday KSACC took the opportunity to thank Domtar employees for their support. In attendance was Rob Shaw; Eric Ashby, Domtar Manager; Murray Matheson, President of CEP Local 10B; Brenda Aynsley, ED Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way; and Cynthia Davis, Coordinator of KSACC.
United Way funding allows Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre to make their information relevant to kids. KSACC has plans to further develop its website, start a FaceBook page, and are currently working to educate parents on the meaning of the text messages their children receive and send.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Domtar Pulp and Paper and Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre for their committment to our community!
Participating in a Day of Caring promotes a deeper understanding of community issues and provides an excellent team building opportunity for employees. The projects allow workplaces to demonstrate social responsibility and to make a visual impact in the communities where they live and work. United Way matches local volunteers to non-profit organizations.
The exciting day we’ve all been waiting for has come!!
Danalee and J.P.’s new arrival is finally here! Benjamin Charles was born on March 25th, weighing a healthy 8lbs & 15 ounces. The entire family is doing very well and enjoying their new bundle of joy.
Congratulations and all our best Danalee, J.P., Sadie and Bejamin!!
Students from TRU Residences participated in a United Way Day of Caring on Sunday by volunteering one day to cook dinner for 95 of Kamloops’ most vulnerable. The chili, buns, salad, and dessert were delicious and our team had a fantastic time working together to support our community. Thank you TRU students for the amazing job you did and for your generousity in giving to your community.
The PIT Stop free meal program runs out of Kamloops United Church and serves from 80 - 180 people each Sunday. The program is funded by a Social Planning Grant from the City of Kamloops along with private donations. The cooking is done by rotating teams of volunteers such as Rotary, faith groups, sororities, businesses and youth groups.
Participating in a Day of Caring promotes a deeper understanding of community issues and provides an excellent team building opportunity for employees. The projects allow workplaces to demonstrate social responsibility and to make a visual impact in the communities where they live and work. United Way matches local volunteers to non-profit organizations.
The call to make a statement against bullying by wearing pink, met an overwhelming response in 2008 and 2009 – from schools, unions, non-profit groups, businesses, and politicians.
This growing movement began with two incredible teenagers from Nova Scotia, who organized a high school protest to wear pink in sympathy of a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied. They purchased pink t-shirts from a discount store and after sending messages out to their classmates, distributed them to all the boys in their school. When the bullied boy walked in and saw them, his face spoke volumes.
The bullies were never heard from again.
Imagine if we all stepped up and showed the same courage to stop bullying – we personally invite you to take part in this important anti-bullying initiative by encouraging your staff to wear pink on April 14, 2010.
Visit the Pink Shirt Day website at www.pinkshirtday.ca for more information and updates. You can also contact Tanya or Jennifer at the Kamloops Boys and Girls Club to become involved or to purchase official Pink Shirt Day t-shirts. Cost for the shirts is $5, with the proceeds going towards the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops.
Let’s all say NO to bullying!
Phone: 250-554-5437
admin@bgckamloops.ca
Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way supports many programs and agencies in the region.
One of these programs is the Youth Zone in 100-Mile House. The Youth Zone, run by Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, provides a positive place for youth to connect with the community and their peers as well as opportunities for youth to give back to their community.
The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre is very pleased with the success of the Youth Zone reporting that they host 40-50 youth at the zone every day and up to 70 youth on Friday nights!
ASK Wellness Centre has just released its latest edition of Off The Curb newsletter.
click here to read the newsletter.
The AIDS Society of Kamloops (ASK) is a local agency that is dedicated to helping those in need in our community. The mandate of ASK has broadened to include providing awareness, education, advocacy, housing, and support related to HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, marginalization and persons at risk, in order to develop healthier communities. Following the agencies guiding principles of harm reduction, client centered and social justice; the staff and volunteers of ASK are involved in addressing the needs of our communities’ most vulnerable population.
15 employees from Domtar Pulp and Paper Inc. were hard at work this morning at a Day of Caring with the Kamloops Food Bank. The team made food hampers for families and individuals and prepared the warehouse for incoming food from the Spring Rotary Food Drive on Saturday. Last year’s Rotary Food Drive brought in 30,000 pounds of food so there was lots of work to be done. Thanks for your hard work Domtar!
Participating in a Day of Caring promotes a deeper understanding of community issues and provides an excellent team building opportunity for employees. The projects allow workplaces to demonstrate social responsibility and to make a visual impact in the communities where stakeholders live and work. United Way matches local volunteers to non-profit organizations.
KALS Board of Directors
On Monday March 22nd, the Board of Directors of KALS(Kamloops Adult Learners Society) met with Brenda Aynsley, Executive Director of Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way, for a Volunteer Leadership Development Session. Together, Brenda and the KALS Board worked on developing KALS’ strategic plan.
Volunteer Leadership Development (formerly know as Boardwalk) is one of the services that United Way offers to Non-Profit organizations in the region. These sessions are part of United Way’s commitment to building capacity in the non-profit sector.
More about KALS:
Kamloops Adult Learners Society is a non-profit, volunteer based organization whos mission is to increase the availability and access to educational opportunities for seniors who wish to enrich their lifestyles through life-long learning. KALS offers courses on a wide range of topics from astronomy and the environment to computer basics and photography. For more information on KALS and available courses visit their website at http://www.kals.ca/index.htm or drop into their office in the North Hills Shopping Mall
