Community Announcements
Community announcements focus on peer support initiatives in communities across BC. If you'd like your community announcement listed here and in our monthly e-Newsletter, call or email Steph at 604-733-6186 or info@peernetbc.com.
Vancouver Breast Cancer Support Group
Women who are experiencing or who have experienced breast cancer are welcome to participate in this drop-in peer support group.The group is held the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 pm at the Canadian Cancer Society office (565 West 10th Ave. in Vancouver.)For more information, please call the Peer Support Coordinator at 604-253-8470.
From NETWORKING to THINKING LIKE A NETWORK: Strategies for Growing Local Food Security Networks
The BC Healthy Living Alliance, led by the Canadian Cancer Agency, is hosting this free event featuring Barbara McMillan from the Community Foundations of Canada. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 8th from 9am – 12pm at the Eye Care Centre of VGH (#301 - 2550 Willow Street, Vancouver.) Please click here for more information.
Managing Non-Profits in Turbulent Times
This hands on learning experience with some of BC’s most experienced non-profit community services leaders will be held on Monday, November 30 from 8:30am – 6pm and Tuesday, December 1 from 8:15am – 3pm in Room C509 of Langara College (100 W. 49th Avenue, Vancouver.) Click for more information or to register.
MS Society Seeks Volunteer Facilitator
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of BC is looking for a volunteer to facilitate their Young Members Group, which meets once a month on Saturday morning. For more information, please click here.
