A fire at Evergreen Terrace apartment complex in Hillside caused widespread damage and displacement of residents. The community responded with an outpouring of support through donations of clothing, household items, furniture, and money. While families work to rebuild their lives after the traumatic event, local organizations like the Quadra Village Community Centre are helping to coordinate relief efforts and connect families with resources and support. The fire has brought out the generous spirit of the local community.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Timber Creek Elementary School in December. It discusses the success of the recent book fair and thanks volunteers. Key dates mentioned include the Holiday Shop from December 9-13, a fifth grade performance on December 12, a spirit night at Rosa's Cafe on December 19, the Reindeer Run and early release on December 20, and winter break for students from December 23 to January 6. The principal's message encourages volunteering and thanks those who helped with the book fair.
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The document summarizes several events occurring at Quirindi High School. It discusses the school captains attending the Blacktown City Festival celebrations, the boys' basketball team competing for a state championship spot, upcoming P&C events like a new canteen and NAIDOC writing competition, and important dates like the last day of term.
The document provides information about the annual St. Lucy's Christmas Boutique event, including details about shopping opportunities, children's activities, dining options, and opportunities for alumnae to get involved. It encourages donations from local businesses and alumnae to support the event. The Boutique will take place on November 8, 2015 from 10am to 3pm and all alumnae and their families are invited.
The document provides updates on several school activities and achievements:
- Three girls were selected to play for the Surrey U17s football team who drew 3-3 against Oxfordshire.
- Erin Saunders was a ballgirl at a Surrey Storm vs Hertfordshire netball match attended by 6,000 spectators.
- The school received approval for a new music, science and technology building as part of its development plan.
- The school held an Environment Day to raise awareness of climate change and various literary activities occurred during Book Week.
This newsletter summarizes upcoming events at Green School for the following week, which include a Farmer's Market, Cabaret, various yoga and dance classes, and lectures. It also provides updates on Green School initiatives like the Green Generation trip to Paris for the COP21 conference and their efforts to raise awareness about fires in Kalimantan.
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This document provides a summary of upcoming events at Green School for the week of November 20th, including a farmer's market on Friday, a grade 5 assembly, parent yoga classes, and a high school theatre performance. It also summarizes several stories around the school including a fundraiser to shave a teacher's head to raise awareness of deforestation, the nomination of the school's music program for an award, an upcoming Saraswati ceremony, and updates from student groups and the parent community.
The newsletter provides updates on the New Era Galapagos Foundation's (NEGF) recent activities and programs. [1] NEGF had a successful summer camp with 120 children and 10 volunteers running educational activities. [2] Three teenagers from the Galapagos have been offered places in a summer school in the UK and NEGF is fundraising for their airfare. [3] NEGF has received donations that allow them to expand their educational programs for over 100 children on San Cristobal Island.
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Jen Love and John Lepp share successful case studies and examples of #donorlove in action from Canada and around the world.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Timber Creek Elementary School in December. It discusses the success of the recent book fair and thanks volunteers. Key dates mentioned include the Holiday Shop from December 9-13, a fifth grade performance on December 12, a spirit night at Rosa's Cafe on December 19, the Reindeer Run and early release on December 20, and winter break for students from December 23 to January 6. The principal's message encourages volunteering and thanks those who helped with the book fair.
newsletter_issue_16_12.06.15_1434085964468Oliver Smith
The document summarizes several events occurring at Quirindi High School. It discusses the school captains attending the Blacktown City Festival celebrations, the boys' basketball team competing for a state championship spot, upcoming P&C events like a new canteen and NAIDOC writing competition, and important dates like the last day of term.
The document provides information about the annual St. Lucy's Christmas Boutique event, including details about shopping opportunities, children's activities, dining options, and opportunities for alumnae to get involved. It encourages donations from local businesses and alumnae to support the event. The Boutique will take place on November 8, 2015 from 10am to 3pm and all alumnae and their families are invited.
The document provides updates on several school activities and achievements:
- Three girls were selected to play for the Surrey U17s football team who drew 3-3 against Oxfordshire.
- Erin Saunders was a ballgirl at a Surrey Storm vs Hertfordshire netball match attended by 6,000 spectators.
- The school received approval for a new music, science and technology building as part of its development plan.
- The school held an Environment Day to raise awareness of climate change and various literary activities occurred during Book Week.
This newsletter summarizes upcoming events at Green School for the following week, which include a Farmer's Market, Cabaret, various yoga and dance classes, and lectures. It also provides updates on Green School initiatives like the Green Generation trip to Paris for the COP21 conference and their efforts to raise awareness about fires in Kalimantan.
Farmers Market, High School Theatre, Saraswati, the list goes oncommsgreenschool
This document provides a summary of upcoming events at Green School for the week of November 20th, including a farmer's market on Friday, a grade 5 assembly, parent yoga classes, and a high school theatre performance. It also summarizes several stories around the school including a fundraiser to shave a teacher's head to raise awareness of deforestation, the nomination of the school's music program for an award, an upcoming Saraswati ceremony, and updates from student groups and the parent community.
The newsletter provides updates on the New Era Galapagos Foundation's (NEGF) recent activities and programs. [1] NEGF had a successful summer camp with 120 children and 10 volunteers running educational activities. [2] Three teenagers from the Galapagos have been offered places in a summer school in the UK and NEGF is fundraising for their airfare. [3] NEGF has received donations that allow them to expand their educational programs for over 100 children on San Cristobal Island.
https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/
Jen Love and John Lepp share successful case studies and examples of #donorlove in action from Canada and around the world.
This document provides a summary of the charitable work done by the organization Nourish from September to December 2013. It discusses various Christmas initiatives that brought joy to recipients. It also describes delivering books and improving facilities at an orphanage in Mozambique. Additional efforts are noted such as providing school uniforms to vulnerable children. The document highlights the importance of small acts of kindness. Throughout the period it showcases Nourish's work supporting communities and individuals in need through donations, volunteering, and sustainable projects.
This newsletter provides updates on recent activities and upcoming events at the R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum in Salmon Arm, BC. The president's report discusses the Montebello Building project and progress on the Canada 150 application. The general manager discusses the success of the summer student program in bringing history to life. Upcoming events at the village are highlighted, including concerts, exhibits, and fundraising activities. Volunteers are thanked for their contributions and more help is requested.
This document is a magazine from the Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice that provides local news and advertisements to 15,000 homes in the area. In the first section, it announces that several local schools will be joining the Uttoxeter Learning Trust partnership. It then provides various local news stories and advertisements from local businesses. The editor wishes readers a Merry Christmas and happy new year in his column.
The newsletter provides updates on several of Nourish's community projects in South Africa. It discusses distributing winter supplies to orphaned children, partnering with an environmental education organization, funding received for a borehole, producing crafts to generate income, maintaining a community garden and vegetable donations, preparing for their Secret Santa project, and their Dress for Success school uniform sponsorship program. It highlights the positive impact of these initiatives and thanks supporters and partners involved in helping the programs.
The principal of St. Andrew Catholic School thanks the various groups that support the school, including the church, clergy, parents, teachers, and students. A recent fundraising event called Taste of the Town was a success thanks to the work of volunteers and donations from local restaurants. The newsletter introduces new teachers and staff members at the school and provides updates on events like field trips and extracurricular activities.
The 14th annual Storytelling Study Trip will be held on May 19, 2011 at a new venue that can accommodate more students than ever before. Thousands of students in 3rd-6th grade have attended this annual event in the past to be introduced to the art of storytelling. The purpose is to expose students to storytelling as a way to pass down history and culture. Teachers have found the experience has a positive influence on students' education.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school administrators and staff. It also lists upcoming events at the school like field trips, concerts, and award ceremonies in April and May. The newsletter includes articles about students of the month, band and orchestra competition winners, and community events happening around Evansville. It recognizes achievements by the PTSA and students in supporting local charities.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school staff, announcements upcoming school events, such as a Strengthening Families program and various fall community events. It also recognizes the McGary volleyball team, cheer squad, and dance team for the upcoming season and acknowledges a student of the month.
Schools and not-for-profit youth groups in Tyne and Wear are invited to be inspired, get imaginative and join the herd by being part of the biggest art event ever to take place across the region.
Dakin Humane Society is holding its first annual Pawscars event to raise funds and awareness, with 500 guests expected to attend. Dave's Soda and Pet City is helping by assembling gift bags for all guests, to include items like cat and dog toys, treats, food samples, and coupons. The event will feature a shelter dog fashion show and spoofs of movies performed by animals to celebrate Hollywood glamour while supporting Dakin's mission of helping over 15,000 animals each year in Western Massachusetts.
This document is a pledge signup page for a project to collect school supplies for children in Haiti. It provides fields to enter a pledgee's contact information and number of backpacks pledged. The goal is to fill backpacks with supplies like notebooks, pencils, and calculators to help children affected by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Pledgees are thanked for joining the effort to be a positive force for the children of Haiti through education.
The NAMI support group for families dealing with mental illness will meet on Thursday at Bay de Noc Community College. On Saturday, a spaghetti dinner benefit will be held in Gladstone to raise funds for an 11-month-old girl with a rare disease who is undergoing chemotherapy. RSVP volunteers in Schoolcraft County will be honored at a recognition luncheon on March 25 in Manistique.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school staff, announces upcoming events like basketball games and an after school program starting on January 21st. It also provides updates on attendance procedures, a new school website, and community events happening in January like a snowman building contest at the local library.
The PTA newsletter outlines upcoming events and changes to the PTA. The AGM was held where a new committee was elected and it was proposed that the PTA become more inclusive by changing its name to "Friends of Pennard Primary." Upcoming events include a book fair, EGM meeting, Halloween disco and pumpkin competition, and Christmas craft day and shopping evening. The newsletter provides details on these events and encourages parents to get involved with the PTA.
This document outlines ways for a community to come together on a "Giving Night" to help those in need through various charitable activities. It describes collecting food and supplies for local soup kitchens and children in need, making toys for shelter dogs, decorations for nursing home residents, and cards and blankets for hospitalized veterans and children. The event encourages assembling care packages, toy and food drives, and fundraising to support causes like finding a cure for childhood cancer and helping victims of domestic violence. The goal is for community members to work together to help less fortunate groups through different charitable initiatives.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Southmead School in North Devon, including coffee mornings, open evenings, trips, and Christmas performances. It discusses the school's participation in a tag rugby competition, where they came in second place. It also mentions the introduction of a new positive behavior policy and vocabulary program. The newsletter concludes by listing class attendance percentages, after school clubs, music lessons, and regular reminders about illness policy and contact details.
The document provides information about the Chatham-Kent Children's Safety Village, including its mission, goals, partners, leadership, and programs. It thanks donors, volunteers, and partners for helping the organization successfully educate local children about safety. It provides statistics on the number of students served and calls for continued community support.
Welcome to the Spring 2017 edition of Hillside-Quadra News! Inside you’ll find articles on the opening of Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym, beekeeping right in our neighbourhood, the upcoming and always exciting Quadra Village Day, a conversation a new safe place for all kinds of wheeled fun and much more!
Hillside-Quadra News is a forum and information source about projects, issues, meetings, events, history and people in Hillside-Quadra and surrounding neighbourhoods of Victoria BC, Canada. Our printed editions come out 4 times a year through Quadra Village Community Centre.
The Outreach Commission of St. Peter's supports various local and international organizations that address needs such as education, healthcare, housing, and food security. It coordinates regular food donation and meal preparation for those facing food insecurity. It also provides funding and volunteer support for housing, a community clinic, a school, and youth programs. The Commission's goal is for St. Peter's to be a center of mission activity, reaching out compassionately to share resources and set people free from challenges like poverty, injustice, and hopelessness.
The document summarizes the 15th annual Transformations event held by the Sulzbacher Center, a nonprofit that helps the homeless. It discusses how the event had over 850 attendees and exceeded its fundraising goal by 20%. It also highlights the story of Michael Curry, a veteran who became homeless and was helped by the Center. The Chartrands pledged $1 million to the Center.
The Outreach Commission of St. Peter's Church supports various local and international organizations that address needs such as education, healthcare, housing, and food security. It operates a food ministry and housing programs. The commission also supports a clinic, school, and children's chorus in the area. Additional outreach activities include volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, supporting a women's alliance, and providing assistance for camps, disaster relief, and mission trips. The commission's goal is for the church to be a center of mission activity, reaching out to share gifts and set people free from challenges like poverty and injustice.
The document describes the outreach activities of St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley. It discusses the church's support for organizations addressing quality education, healthcare, housing and food security. It also summarizes the church's food ministry, housing programs, clinic, and support for a school and children's chorus. The church is involved in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, a women's alliance, and special projects including a 5K run and packing food. The outreach commission's goal is for the church to be a center of mission activity, reaching out to share gifts and set people free from poverty, injustice, disease and hopelessness.
This document provides a summary of the charitable work done by the organization Nourish from September to December 2013. It discusses various Christmas initiatives that brought joy to recipients. It also describes delivering books and improving facilities at an orphanage in Mozambique. Additional efforts are noted such as providing school uniforms to vulnerable children. The document highlights the importance of small acts of kindness. Throughout the period it showcases Nourish's work supporting communities and individuals in need through donations, volunteering, and sustainable projects.
This newsletter provides updates on recent activities and upcoming events at the R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum in Salmon Arm, BC. The president's report discusses the Montebello Building project and progress on the Canada 150 application. The general manager discusses the success of the summer student program in bringing history to life. Upcoming events at the village are highlighted, including concerts, exhibits, and fundraising activities. Volunteers are thanked for their contributions and more help is requested.
This document is a magazine from the Uttoxeter & Cheadle Voice that provides local news and advertisements to 15,000 homes in the area. In the first section, it announces that several local schools will be joining the Uttoxeter Learning Trust partnership. It then provides various local news stories and advertisements from local businesses. The editor wishes readers a Merry Christmas and happy new year in his column.
The newsletter provides updates on several of Nourish's community projects in South Africa. It discusses distributing winter supplies to orphaned children, partnering with an environmental education organization, funding received for a borehole, producing crafts to generate income, maintaining a community garden and vegetable donations, preparing for their Secret Santa project, and their Dress for Success school uniform sponsorship program. It highlights the positive impact of these initiatives and thanks supporters and partners involved in helping the programs.
The principal of St. Andrew Catholic School thanks the various groups that support the school, including the church, clergy, parents, teachers, and students. A recent fundraising event called Taste of the Town was a success thanks to the work of volunteers and donations from local restaurants. The newsletter introduces new teachers and staff members at the school and provides updates on events like field trips and extracurricular activities.
The 14th annual Storytelling Study Trip will be held on May 19, 2011 at a new venue that can accommodate more students than ever before. Thousands of students in 3rd-6th grade have attended this annual event in the past to be introduced to the art of storytelling. The purpose is to expose students to storytelling as a way to pass down history and culture. Teachers have found the experience has a positive influence on students' education.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school administrators and staff. It also lists upcoming events at the school like field trips, concerts, and award ceremonies in April and May. The newsletter includes articles about students of the month, band and orchestra competition winners, and community events happening around Evansville. It recognizes achievements by the PTSA and students in supporting local charities.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school staff, announcements upcoming school events, such as a Strengthening Families program and various fall community events. It also recognizes the McGary volleyball team, cheer squad, and dance team for the upcoming season and acknowledges a student of the month.
Schools and not-for-profit youth groups in Tyne and Wear are invited to be inspired, get imaginative and join the herd by being part of the biggest art event ever to take place across the region.
Dakin Humane Society is holding its first annual Pawscars event to raise funds and awareness, with 500 guests expected to attend. Dave's Soda and Pet City is helping by assembling gift bags for all guests, to include items like cat and dog toys, treats, food samples, and coupons. The event will feature a shelter dog fashion show and spoofs of movies performed by animals to celebrate Hollywood glamour while supporting Dakin's mission of helping over 15,000 animals each year in Western Massachusetts.
This document is a pledge signup page for a project to collect school supplies for children in Haiti. It provides fields to enter a pledgee's contact information and number of backpacks pledged. The goal is to fill backpacks with supplies like notebooks, pencils, and calculators to help children affected by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Pledgees are thanked for joining the effort to be a positive force for the children of Haiti through education.
The NAMI support group for families dealing with mental illness will meet on Thursday at Bay de Noc Community College. On Saturday, a spaghetti dinner benefit will be held in Gladstone to raise funds for an 11-month-old girl with a rare disease who is undergoing chemotherapy. RSVP volunteers in Schoolcraft County will be honored at a recognition luncheon on March 25 in Manistique.
This newsletter from McGary Middle School provides contact information for school staff, announces upcoming events like basketball games and an after school program starting on January 21st. It also provides updates on attendance procedures, a new school website, and community events happening in January like a snowman building contest at the local library.
The PTA newsletter outlines upcoming events and changes to the PTA. The AGM was held where a new committee was elected and it was proposed that the PTA become more inclusive by changing its name to "Friends of Pennard Primary." Upcoming events include a book fair, EGM meeting, Halloween disco and pumpkin competition, and Christmas craft day and shopping evening. The newsletter provides details on these events and encourages parents to get involved with the PTA.
This document outlines ways for a community to come together on a "Giving Night" to help those in need through various charitable activities. It describes collecting food and supplies for local soup kitchens and children in need, making toys for shelter dogs, decorations for nursing home residents, and cards and blankets for hospitalized veterans and children. The event encourages assembling care packages, toy and food drives, and fundraising to support causes like finding a cure for childhood cancer and helping victims of domestic violence. The goal is for community members to work together to help less fortunate groups through different charitable initiatives.
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events at Southmead School in North Devon, including coffee mornings, open evenings, trips, and Christmas performances. It discusses the school's participation in a tag rugby competition, where they came in second place. It also mentions the introduction of a new positive behavior policy and vocabulary program. The newsletter concludes by listing class attendance percentages, after school clubs, music lessons, and regular reminders about illness policy and contact details.
The document provides information about the Chatham-Kent Children's Safety Village, including its mission, goals, partners, leadership, and programs. It thanks donors, volunteers, and partners for helping the organization successfully educate local children about safety. It provides statistics on the number of students served and calls for continued community support.
Welcome to the Spring 2017 edition of Hillside-Quadra News! Inside you’ll find articles on the opening of Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym, beekeeping right in our neighbourhood, the upcoming and always exciting Quadra Village Day, a conversation a new safe place for all kinds of wheeled fun and much more!
Hillside-Quadra News is a forum and information source about projects, issues, meetings, events, history and people in Hillside-Quadra and surrounding neighbourhoods of Victoria BC, Canada. Our printed editions come out 4 times a year through Quadra Village Community Centre.
The Outreach Commission of St. Peter's supports various local and international organizations that address needs such as education, healthcare, housing, and food security. It coordinates regular food donation and meal preparation for those facing food insecurity. It also provides funding and volunteer support for housing, a community clinic, a school, and youth programs. The Commission's goal is for St. Peter's to be a center of mission activity, reaching out compassionately to share resources and set people free from challenges like poverty, injustice, and hopelessness.
The document summarizes the 15th annual Transformations event held by the Sulzbacher Center, a nonprofit that helps the homeless. It discusses how the event had over 850 attendees and exceeded its fundraising goal by 20%. It also highlights the story of Michael Curry, a veteran who became homeless and was helped by the Center. The Chartrands pledged $1 million to the Center.
The Outreach Commission of St. Peter's Church supports various local and international organizations that address needs such as education, healthcare, housing, and food security. It operates a food ministry and housing programs. The commission also supports a clinic, school, and children's chorus in the area. Additional outreach activities include volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, supporting a women's alliance, and providing assistance for camps, disaster relief, and mission trips. The commission's goal is for the church to be a center of mission activity, reaching out to share gifts and set people free from challenges like poverty and injustice.
The document describes the outreach activities of St. Peter's Church in the Great Valley. It discusses the church's support for organizations addressing quality education, healthcare, housing and food security. It also summarizes the church's food ministry, housing programs, clinic, and support for a school and children's chorus. The church is involved in volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, a women's alliance, and special projects including a 5K run and packing food. The outreach commission's goal is for the church to be a center of mission activity, reaching out to share gifts and set people free from poverty, injustice, disease and hopelessness.
KidWorks helps at-risk children and families in Santa Ana, California through educational, health, and leadership programs from preschool through college. Key programs include afterschool activities, mentoring, and a youth leadership group called YEN that worked with the city government to secure $3 million in grants for sidewalks and bike lanes to improve safety. The document discusses several success stories including a girl named Crystal who overcame trauma with help from KidWorks mentors and a group of students who went to camp in Yosemite thanks to a donation. It promotes an upcoming fundraising luncheon and recognizes various donors who support KidWorks' mission.
Michael and his wife are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary by going on a mission trip to Guatemala with their church to build houses for widows and orphans. They will be building 12 houses costing $1,350 each from July 7-14 and ministering to families. They went on a previous trip in 2008 that was life changing. They are asking for prayers, donations of supplies, and financial support of $1,600 per person to make this trip possible.
The document summarizes events from the Alpha Chi Omega sorority at SDSU for the fall 2015 semester. It discusses Bid Day where new members received their bids to join the sorority. It also describes the sorority's largest philanthropy event, the Alpha Chi Carnival, which raised $3,500 for Becky's House. The document introduces the new executive board for spring/fall 2016 and concludes by discussing Big/Little Week where new members learned who their big sisters are.
This document discusses raising awareness and support for CHOICES, an organization that helps foster children. It provides several ways for readers to get involved through donations, attending events, and volunteering. Key points:
- CHOICES seeks donations of school supplies to help foster youth stay in school.
- The organization raises awareness by speaking at community events and has partnerships with local groups like Rotary clubs and churches.
- Upcoming events include a family fun day on August 24th to make care packages and an opportunity to sponsor a child to attend camp.
- Foster families play an important role in supporting children's well-being and education, helping one girl through a medical procedure to stay with her foster family.
November update for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation focuses on 5 different areas of help for the Dominican Republic. Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
October Newsletter for Church & WebsiteMaureen Cooke
This document is a pastor's newsletter to the congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church summarizing recent events and asking for support of upcoming activities. It discusses the pastor's recent family vacation where he needed cash to properly tip service workers. It also thanks a couple for their generous $35,000 donation to the church's capital campaign and encourages sharing of treasures. Finally, it provides details on the church's Fall Harvest Festival and requests donations of gift baskets and crafts to sell.
This newsletter summarizes recent activities of the Alden Kindred of America organization. It discusses the 116th annual reunion which welcomed over 120 guests and ratified bylaw changes to make membership enrollment easier. It also announces the purchase of the property at 97 Alden Street, which will be integrated into the organization's strategic plan. Additionally, it provides an update on the 2020 membership challenge to enroll 2,020 members by 2020 and waive lineage certification fees for relatives of existing members who enroll by December 31, 2015.
This newsletter summarizes recent activities of the Alden Kindred of America organization. It discusses the 116th annual reunion which welcomed over 120 guests and ratified bylaw changes to make membership enrollment easier. It also announces the purchase of the property at 97 Alden Street, which will be integrated into the organization's strategic plan. Additionally, it provides an update on upcoming events at the Alden House and encourages readers to participate in the 2020 membership challenge to gain new members and celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' arrival.
March 2023 Report for Dominican Starfish FoundationLouise ZoBell
Dominican Starfish Foundation helps people in the Dominican Republic in 5 different areas: Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment! We appreciate all of our supports. This is a summary of our activities during March 2023
1) Summerhill Community Ministries provides after-school programs, flag football teams, and other services to help underserved youth and families in Atlanta.
2) They have been assisting those impacted by hurricanes Katrina and Rita through donations of supplies and a quilt-making project with children.
3) The ministry is seeking volunteers and donations to help expand their programs while the city faces high poverty and a shortage of affordable housing.
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Jen Love and John Lepp – the Agents of Good – will share lessons in how to love your donors, using specific and successful examples of inspiring storytelling and brilliant design.
The document provides an overview of Harbourfront Centre's summer 2014 programming and events, highlighting the many performances, activities, camps, and festivals that took place. It expresses gratitude to the thousands of volunteers who contributed over 2,400 shifts and helped make the summer season successful despite ongoing construction challenges. The summaries of individual departments praise the hard work and positive attitudes of volunteers in areas like fundraising, information services, children's activities, outdoor concerts, and various cultural festivals.
pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Fri. 24-Dec 4:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Fri. 24-Dec 6:30 pm M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Fri. 24-Dec 11:00 pm J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sat. 25-Dec 9:00 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 26
Volunteers from the EASE Economic Assistance & Social Empowerment Center distributed donations including food, clothing, blankets, and gift cards to homeless people in Boston on Christmas Day 2010. Donations exceeded expectations thanks to contributions from many individuals, organizations, and departments from local courts. Volunteers assembled over 50 care packages and provided aid to 51 people on the streets, though the city estimated that over 200 were in need. The effort helped save lives as a blizzard hit the area that night.
Our new format has officially been launched! In this edition we cover: live music on Graham Street, the latest neighbourhood updates, Giving the Gift of Good Food and more.
Our Winter 2015 edition with our cover story on the proposed sale of Blanshard School, further editorial on the proposed sale of Blanshard School, upcoming Neighbourhood Small Grants projects, memories of life on wark street and more.
Our Summer 2015 edition with our cover story, Topaz Park Response Shows Depth of Concern for Neighbourhood, Homeless and Parks and articles on QVCC youth programs on the rise, meet Catherine Chapman - Photographer and Jennifer Ferris - Storyteller, our featured creative neighbours and volunteer spotlight: Kathy & Blair.
Our Summer 2015 edition featuring Quadra Village Day, articles on The Summit at Quadra Village (955 Hillside), creative neighbour, Richard Olafson and long-time community member, Jack Woolford.
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This community newsletter article discusses the proposed development of a 5-storey seniors care facility called "The Summit at Quadra Village" on the grounds of the former Blanshard Elementary School. Some key points:
- The development will house 320 elderly residents and have a staff of 400. This will increase traffic and population in the area.
- Details of the building design and traffic plans are still being determined, with some community input opportunities promised but limited.
- The development will change the neighborhood but could also provide benefits like more clients for local businesses.
- The author expresses concerns about potential negative impacts like noise, light and loss of green space if the development is not properly integrated into the community.
Our Winter 2014 edition featuring articles on Priceless, the neighbourhood chicken; new and improved Ecole Quadra School; remembering HUFFS member Rodney; the latest updates from our neighbourhood and more!
This document is a newsletter from the Hillside-Quadra Community in Victoria, BC. It provides information on local community events, projects, and issues. Articles discuss the Shared Assessment Committee receiving an award for its work helping families, reflections on the recent teachers' strike, and a youth group called Angels on Wheels that refurbishes and donates bicycles in the community. Advertisements seek letters to the editor, and promote advertising in the newsletter to local businesses.
Our Spring 2014 edition featuring articles on why rezoning is not required for the proposed development at 955 Hillside Ave, the United Way community survey and Youth in Action update, the neighbourhood remembers Doug Hudlin and more.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
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An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
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1. By Kelly Greenwell
A
boy wakes to noise and
chaos and when he looks
out the window he sees
his neighbours’ homes in
flames. He hurriedly tries to
wake his family, who, hearing
the panic in his voice, realize
that this is more than a case of
the late night sounds that
occasionally make their way
through Hillside and Quadra.
The scene repeats in a number
of different homes as parents
and siblings attempt to wake
their loved ones, find their pets
and, in some cases, just get out
alive. A woman jumps out of a
second storey window, in a life-
or-death split second decision,
as the two men below try to
break her fall. Photos and
keepsakes burn, toys melt, the
familiar goes up in smoke.
Shock and awe are the
common themes. Several
nights follow in a hotel,
wondering what, after the
initial emergency response,
comes next. Media pushing for
the scoop on what took place
here, hoping to get the inside
story. So many questions…
Why? How come? How did you
escape? How do you feel? What
caused the fire? Who is
responsible? How can the
community help? What do we
need? Offers of help pouring in
as parents and kids wonder
QVCC volunteers gather clothing and household items for those
affected by the fire at Evergreen Terrace (photo provided)
HILLSIDE-QUADRA
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Quadra and George Jay
update pages 4/5
Latest Neighbourhood
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XaXe SŦELIṮḴEL
Daycare Centre Page 8
(continued on page 3)
Hillside Fire Sparks Generous Hearts
2. Page 2 Winter 2016Hillside-Quadra News
Local Business Helps with
Quadra Village Banner Funding
By Jennifer Ferris
T
his spring Quadra Village
c e l e b r a t e d t h e
installation of new
decorative pole banners.
Twenty-one unique designs
were created, based on the
artwork of Grade 4 and 5
students at École Quadra
Elementary as part of the
s c h o o l ’ s c e n t e n n i a l
celebrations in 2014/15. The
banners feature words of
c o m m u n i t y i n
E n g l i s h , F r e n c h a n d
Lekwungen.
Mayor Lisa Helps attended
the celebration event at The
Nook coffee shop and she
helped to hang the final
banner.
Funding for the initial
project was provided by the
City of Victoria and a private
donor. Extra funding will be
needed to cover the cost of
replacing worn banners and
f o r t h e s p r i n g a n d f a l l
installation of summer and
winter banners. We are very
pleased to announce that 100.3
The Q! has donated $600.00,
which will cover the cost of two
installations. The Banner
Committee would like to thank
John Shields of 100.3 The Q! for
facilitating this donation.
100.3 The Q! is a vibrant
rock radio station serving rock
music fans on southern
Vancouver Island.
Shellie Gudgeon and Janice La Couvée stand near one of the
great new banners in Quadra Village (photo provided)
Quadra Village Youth Programs Update
By Tara Skobel
e currently have eight
Wy o u t h p r o g r a m s
r u n n i n g a t t h e
Quadra Village Community
Centre. These include: three
nights of drop-in; family night;
two girls’ groups; a boys’
group; food skills; homework
club; running group; and the
CREW! The running group and
homework club are made
possible by some devoted staff
m e m b e r s a t Q V C C w h o
volunteer their time to ensure
that these programs happen.
Thank you, Corie and Taly, for
y o u r c o m m i t m e n t a n d
dedication to the youth in the
Hillside-Quadra area!
For updated information on
our Youth Programs, please
follow us on Twitter, Facebook
a n d I n s t a g r a m
(@qvcc_youth_programs,
# h e a r t o f t h e v i l l a g e ,
# q v c c y o u t h , # q v c c ) o r
c h e c k o u t o u r w e b s i t e
www.quadravillagecc.com
If you have any questions
about Youth Programs at
Quadra Village Community
Centre, please contact Tara
S k o b e l b y e m a i l a t
tara@quadravillagecc.com or
250 891 4083 (call or text).
3. Winter 2016 Page 3Hillside-Quadra News
(continued from cover)
how they start again.
If you’ve ever experienced
losing everything, you’ll
remember what it was like. If
you had kids, you probably
remember trying to help them
make sense of things, to
attempt to return to normality,
to mourn, to sleep again and (if
the story was all over the local
media) to respond to all the
questions from classmates.
Sometimes rebuilding the
material things takes a back
seat. “I never even thought
about needing a toaster.”
“This is so overwhelming right
now.” “How can I go back after
e v e r y t h i n g t h a t h a s
happened?”
The story of the fire at
Evergreen Terrace has many
diverse chapters. Surviving the
fire. Losing pets. Sudden
displacement. Uncertainty.
Resettling into new homes (at
times imperfect). Reliving the
night it happened. Grieving
lost pets. Assuring your kids.
Assuring yourself. Woven
among these is the chapter
a b o u t a h e a r t - w a r m i n g
community embrace, as people
in the neighbourhood and local
region do all they can to help in
some way.
Supportive agencies such
as Emergency Services,
Mustard Seed and we at the
Quadra Village Community
Centre have literally been
overwhelmed by a flow of
offers of clothes, furniture and
other items. Donations of gift
cards and cash have been
crucial for responding to the
families’ needs in a timely
fashion and to fill the gaps with
respect to the items that have
been given.
It’s remarkable that five of
the seven families affected by
the fire had found other
accommodation within six days
of the fire happening. At the
same time, however, obtaining
just the basics for your home in
that timeframe is enough to
make anyone’s head spin!
Making a list of everything you
need seems like a sensible
approach, but it takes several
tries, over days and even
weeks, before what you have
lost and what you need to
replace starts to come fully into
focus. It’s like one of those
10,000 piece jigsaw puzzles
with too many similar pieces.
Gradually, though, it’s all
coming together for the
f a m i l i e s . W i t h o u t y o u r
heartfelt support and the
willingness to give generously,
the tale of the fire would be a
tale of tragedy. (And, in some
cases, the folks affected had it
pretty tough to begin with.)
Instead, the neighbourhood
and wider community have
brought hope in the wake of
loss, and stability in the wake
of worry and sleeplessness. It
is a privilege to be part of an
agency that connects with such
community generous spirit, to
be part of the lives of the
families as they survive this
traumatic event and find a
positive way forward. As usual,
we couldn’t do it without you!
To find out how you can
help, check out the Quadra
Village Emergency Fund page
o n t h e Q V C C w e b s i t e :
www.quadravillagecc.com/qua
dra-village-emergency-fund
Hillside Fire Sparks Generous Hearts
Check out the “Community Palette: Creating Community on the Cul-de-Sac”
article on our website to learn about some exciting community building that
happened this year! hillsidequadranews.com
4. Page 4 Winter 2016Hillside-Quadra News
By Cheryl Rolston, Vice-
Principal
C
o o l e r w e a t h e r h a s
returned but that hasn’t
s t o p p e d Q u a d r a
students and staff from going
out into the Hillside-Quadra
community.
Our cross-country team had
a successful season. More than
50 Grade 3, 4 and 5 students
p a r t i c i p a t e d a n d m o s t
achieved personal best times in
their runs. The team completed
the season at Beacon Hill Park
with a final race that involved
a l l S c h o o l D i s t r i c t 6 1
elementary schools. Way to go
runners!
O u r c l a s s e s a r e n o w
participating in the “Great
Bulb Extravaganza”, which
involves classes going outside
everyday to plant bulbs around
the school grounds. We look
forward to seeing 1,200 new
flowers popping up in the New
Year. So, when spring arrives,
be sure to take a walk past the
Quadra Elementary school
g r o u n d s a n d e n j o y t h e
colourful blooms.
I n O c t o b e r, Q u a d r a
students were pleased to
accept an invitation from
C h a r t w e l l R o s s P l a c e
Retirement residence to
connect with residents. The
residents put on a trick-or-
treating afternoon and joined
the students in some colouring
and enjoying a cup of hot
chocolate. We look forward to
more fun when we return to
Ross Place later this year.
Speaking of trick-or-
treating, our PAC put on a
“ S p o o k- t a c u l a r ” f a m i l y
Hallowe’en dance, complete
with games, music, dancing,
treats, and costumes. We love
seeing all our families come
together to have fun and enjoy
community.
Mrs. Campbell and I were
proud to take part in the
Victoria Police Department
C i v i c Aw a r d C e r e m o n y
honouring teacher Joy Wu for
her brave actions earlier this
year. Ms Wu is a valued
teacher-on-call at Quadra and
we were pleased to see her
acknowledged in this way.
Students and staff came
t o g e t h e r f o r a s o l e m n
Remembrance Day assembly
on November 10th. We paused
this year more than ever to
think of some of our students
who come from Syria and other
countries experiencing war.
We gave thanks that we live in a
nation that has enjoyed peace
for many years.
Quadra School is taking
emergency and earthquake
preparedness very seriously.
This October, we practised new
procedures and did a student-
release in order to assess our
own readiness and provide
feedback to our School
Division. We thank Marketa
Lund, parent volunteer, for
helping us move forward with
our goal to be prepared for any
event.
Mrs. Campbell and I are
pleased to be a part of this
great school community,
creating strong connections
with the larger Hillside-Quadra
community. We look forward
to more great experiences as
the school year continues.
Update from École Quadra School
More than 50 Grade 3, 4 and 5 students participated in the École
Quadra School cross-country team (photo Provided)
5. Winter 2016 Page 5Hillside-Quadra News
By Sunny Jun, Vice-Principal
A community is like a ship;
everyone ought to be
prepared to take the helm.
(Henrik Ibsen)
A
t G e o r g e J a y, w e
continually strive for
excellence in what we
do, and already this school year
our staff has been working
hard, keeping up to date with
professional learning through
a variety of ways. Ai Linh Trinh
organized and hosted a day for
District staff to learn about
r e f u g e e a n d i m m i g r a n t
students and how best to
support them. Some staff
attended a two-day “Super-
Workshop” on Planning for the
Inclusion of All Students
delivered by the Provincial
Outreach Program for Autism
a n d R e l a t e d D i s o r d e r s
(POPARD). On the November
Pro-D day, many of our staff
attended the “Google Apps for
Education Summit” – two full
d a y s o f l e a r n i n g a b o u t
integrating technology into
teaching and learning.
Continuing to build our
professional learning is an
important part of the culture at
George Jay, especially since
our student population is a
growing and increasingly
diverse one. Currently we have
16 divisions, six learning
support teachers, 20 EAGs,
t w o Yo u t h a n d Fa m i l y
C o u n s e l l o r s , t w o p r e p
teachers, a School Counsellor,
an Occupational Therapist, a
Physical Therapist, a Speech
and Language Therapist, and
more.
As our student population
grows, so does our interaction
with the community. Thanks to
the dedicated members of the
PAC, George Jay has many
v o l u n t e e r s f r o m t h e
community who work with our
students to mentor them, share
skills, and provide time and
resources. Our “Welcome
B B Q ” w a s g e n e r o u s l y
supported by the Optimists
Club, Thrifty Foods, Fat
Daddy’s Catering, Welburns,
and the Wholesale Club. We
continue to have volunteers
who serve hot breakfast for the
students, help to organize the
s c h o o l l i b r a r y, m e n t o r
students, read with students,
provide lice checks, and
o r g a n i z e t h e u p c o m i n g
December Emporium.
On November 12th, I got a
first hand experience of how
our staff continues to reach out
to the community to benefit
students of Greater Victoria in
general, and not just those who
attend George Jay. Victoria
Coats for Kids Association is an
endeavour that Leila Durzy
(Youth and Family Counsellor),
Cathy Carter (Educational
Assistant), and Sue McTavish
(Youth and Family Counsellor)
take on outside of their regular
jobs at our school to provide
winter coats for kids across the
city. The Victoria Coats for Kids
Association is a registered non-
profit society that has been
operating in the Greater
Victoria for 21 years. Many
children benefit from this
program each year. Initiatives
such as this demonstrate that
George Jay Elementary is not
simply a building that children
attend from Monday to Friday,
but a school community that
reaches beyond the school
g r o u n d s . S c h o o l a n d
community involvement
fosters partnerships between
family, community groups and
students. These partnerships
help to maximize and share
resources, which in turn
benefits our students and the
community they live in.
Coming together is a
beginning; keeping together
is progress; working together
is success. (Henry Ford.)
Acting Chief Constable Del
Manak and Ms Wu as she
accepts her Civic Service
Award (photo provided)
Update from George Jay Elementary
6. Winter 2016Hillside-Quadra NewsPage 6
Submitted by Janis La Couvée,
on behalf of the Hillside-
Quadra Neighbourhood Action
Committee
S
ince the last HQ News,
the Hillside-Quadra
Neighbourhood Action
Committee has been busy with
many issues and City of
Victoria processes.
Topaz Park Improvement
Plan: After a decision to
remove the Topaz Park Tennis
Courts in May 2016 resulted in
some community resistance,
the plan was put on hold to
solicit more feedback from
residents. As a result of this
feedback, City of Victoria
Director of Parks, Recreation
a n d Fa c i l i t i e s , T h o m a s
Soulliere, brought a proposal
for a Topaz Park Improvement
P l a n ( s o m e t h i n g t h e
community has advocated for
many years, particularly in
light of the highly successful
Summit Park Management
Plan engagement process) to
Mayor and Council in late
September. The tennis courts
have been removed and the
area grassed in, awaiting
further feedback from the
community as to the best use
for the space. HQ-NAC is
a w a i t i n g f u r t h e r
communications with the Parks
D e p a r t m e n t r e g a r d i n g
community involvement for the
Topaz Park Improvement Plan.
Stay tuned for more details.
Visual Victoria: Public
Realm and Wayfinding:
Launched in mid-2016, Visual
Victoria is a re-imagining of
Victoria’s public spaces
(particularly in the downtown
core) and improvements to
wayfinding (knowing where
you are, where you want to go,
and the best route to get
there). The project team has a
small office in CityStudio
Victoria (742 Johnson) where
citizens can pop in for more
information. A first round of
c o n s u l t a t i o n ( a t w h i c h
members of the HQ-NAC
participated) was unveiled at a
Public Workshop on November
30.
In Hillside-Quadra, Quadra
Village provides an excellent
example of public realm
improvements, completed in
2006 after eight years of effort
on the part of residents and
businesses working with the
City of Victoria, provincial
Ministry of Transportation and
Highways and ICBC.
Over the next three years
the City of Victoria will budget
$300,000 ($100,000 in each
y e a r ) t o w a y fi n d i n g
improvements. Do you have
s u g g e s t i o n s f o r o u r
neighbourhood? Please send
t h e m a l o n g t o
nag@quadravillagecc.com. If
you would like to learn more
about Visual Victoria visit
http://victoria.ca/visualvictoria
Parks Master Plan:
Several events in the planning
process were scheduled for
November with a Pop-Up Park
and Open House in Centennial
S q u a r e , f o l l o w e d b y a
Community Workshop. Read
more about the draft vision,
g o a l s a n d a c t i o n s a t
http://www.victoria.ca/EN/mai
n/departments/parks-rec-
culture/parks/plan-grow-
play.html
Email any feedback about
the Parks Master Plan to
engage@victoria.ca
C A LU C R e v i e w : T h e
H i l l s i d e - Q u a d r a
N e i g h b o u r h o o d A c t i o n
Committee is the City of
Victoria- recognized land use
committee for the Hillside-
Quadra Neighbourhood. All of
the city’s neighbourhoods
participate in a land use
process for developments—the
C A L U C ( C o m m u n i t y
A s s o c i a t i o n L a n d U s e
Committee) process.
One of the main roles of the
CALUC is to facilitate the
dialogue between applicants
and the community in order to
identify and resolve issues
Hillside-Quadra
Neighbourhood Action Committee
Hillside-Quadra
Neighbourhood Action
Committee is a group
of volunteers that
works on issues related
to land use,
transportation, and
parks in our
neighbourhood.
(continued next page)
7. Neighbourhood Action
Committee Continued
Winter 2016 Page 7Hillside-Quadra News
Meet the news team
Co-Editors:
Tracy Byrne
Rowena Locklin
Assistant Editor:
Helen Cowley
Design & Layout:
Teresa Cowley
Committee Members:
Kelly Greenwell
The Hillside-Quadra
News is a forum and
information source
about projects, issues,
meetings, events,
history and people in
Hillside-Quadra and
surrounding area.
Hillside-Quadra News
is produced through
Quadra Village
Community Centre.
hillsidequadranews.com
hqnewseditors@gmail.com
facebook.com/ILoveQV
The deadline for
the next issue of
the HQ News is
Sunday,
November 6 2016.
Scan for
our website.
r e g a r d i n g l a n d u s e
applications. This process
determines how developers
notify and meet with the
community about a proposed
development and how the
community provides feedback
to the City of Victoria (staff and
elected officials).
Earlier this year, city
council tasked staff with
reviewing this process with the
land use committees. Land use
committees and staff have
been meeting regularly and a
report will be provided soon to
council.
The former chair of the
H i l l s i d e - Q u a d r a
N e i g h b o u r h o o d A c t i o n
Committee, Doug Rhodes, was
on the initial committee
involved in the drafting of the
CALUC process in 2005, and
members of the HQ-NAC are
committed to ensuring it
r e m a i n s r e l e v a n t a n d
responsive to the needs of the
community and developers.
H o w Y o u C a n G e t
Involved: One of the best ways
to be involved is to attend one
of the monthly NAC meetings –
upcoming Monday, January 9
at 7pm and at the Quadra
Village Community Centre.
If you are unable to attend a
meeting and would like to
know more or be involved in
any neighbourhood land use or
transportation matters, please
contact NAC via e-mail. NAC is
currently recruiting volunteers
to help with community
meetings held as part of the
rezoning process. If you’re
interested in land use issues,
and can help out on an
occasional basis, we’d love to
hear from you.
Contact:
NAG@quadravillagecc.com or
http://www.quadravillagecc.co
m / h i l l s i d e - q u a d r a -
n e i g h b o u r h o o d - a c t i o n -
committee
T h e H i l l s i d e Q u a d r a
N e i g h b o u r h o o d A c t i o n
Committee (NAC) is a sub-
committee of the Downtown
Blanshard Advisory Committee
(DBAC) (the not-for-profit that
is our neighbourhood’s
Community Association and
runs the Quadra Village
Community Centre) and is
comprised of a group of
volunteers that works on
issues related to land use,
transportation, and parks in
our neighbourhood. Anyone
with a connection to our
neighbourhood is welcome to
come to meetings or join our
email list. We meet at the
Quadra Village Community
Centre at 7:00 PM the first
Monday of each month from
September to June, except we
meet on the second Monday
when the first Monday is a
holiday.
Email List: The HQ-NAC
maintains an e-mail list and
sends out regular updates. If
you would like to subscribe to
t h i s l i s t , p l e a s e e m a i l
nag@quadravillagecc.com
with SUBSCRIBE TO LIST in
the subject heading.
8. Winter 2016 Page 8Hillside-Quadra News
New Daycare Centre Provides Culturally
Appropriate Programs for Preschoolers
By Joanne Alexander,
Family Navigator
X
a X e S Ŧ E L I Ṯ Ḵ E L
Daycare Centre would
like to acknowledge we
are on the shared traditional
lands of the Kw Xwsepsum
(Esquimalt) and Lekwungen
(Songhees) families. We
acknowledge the ancestors
and raise our hands to give
thanks for welcoming us in to
live, work, and learn within
their ancestral lands.
We are pleased to announce
that XaXe SŦELIṮḴEL Daycare
Centre opened its doors on
September 6, 2016. We
celebrated our Grand Opening
on October 26, 2016. We were
honoured to have the grand
opening blessed with a
traditional ceremony lead by
Chief Andy Thomas and his
wife Mary-Anne.
XaXe SŦELIṮḴEL Daycare,
which means “sacred and
precious” in the Sencoten
language, recognizes that
children are gifts from the
Creator and that these
youngsters will be our future
l e a d e r s . X a X e
SŦELIṮḴEL ̵ Daycare Centre
programs offer a culturally
appropriate space for children
of all Nations to grow and
identify with their Aboriginal
roots. Our Centre provides a
“hands on” approach to
learning and programs are
designed to enhance children’s
creativity, interdependence,
independence and self-
expression. Members of staff at
XaXe SŦELIṮḴEL Daycare
encourage children to think for
themselves, make decisions
and work towards positive
o u t c o m e s . T h e y a l s o
acknowledge that each child is
unique and they work with the
child’s own patterns of social,
emotional, spiritual and
physical development, giving
each child the opportunity for
success in the academic world.
The Aboriginal Head Start
Association of BC and XaXe
SŦELIṮḴEL Daycare have
partnered together and the
daycare will run a satellite
Aboriginal Head Start program
with the main office in Duncan,
BC. Our program will consist
o f t h e s a m e s i x c o r e
components incorporated by
the Aboriginal Head Start
Association of BC: Culture and
Language; Education; Health;
Nutrition; Social Support; and
Parent Involvement.
The core components will
be highly influenced by the
Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
The PAC is in its infancy but we
look forward to parents’
involvement and to working
with all the families involved in
the centre. Members of staff
feel very hopeful about what
the future holds for the
D a y c a r e C e n t r e . T h e
involvement of the PAC has
been strong and very well
received by the families.
As the Centre staff and
families start to settle into our
new home, we look forward to
bringing in wisdom keepers
and storytellers, and to
participating in cultural
a c t i v i t i e s w i t h i n t h e
community. We were fortunate
to be able to take our group of
three to five year olds to
Goldstream Park recently to
see and to learn about the
Salmon Run. This is the first of
many cultural activities the
children will experience.
The Daycare is equipped to
entertain 50 three to five year
olds and 12 infant toddlers.
Currently, our infant toddler
room is full and we are in the
process of filling our three to
five year old spaces. If you
would like more information
about our daycare, please feel
free to contact us at 250-384-
3211 ext. 2401.
Families on the way to the
XaXe SŦELIṮḴEL Daycare
Centre (photo provided)