April: A Time of Rejuvenation and Small Miracles
April is often a time of rejuvenation. Trees are budding, small miracles are pushing up from the ground with promises of colourful blossoms and fresh food. At BC CRN, we recognize that fresh starts sometimes follow goodbyes. After 14 years at the helm of our organization, our Executive Director Sherry Baker is retiring. Her accomplishments and dedication have carved a deep path for social change. We honour and thank Sherry for her immense contributions to BC CRN and vulnerable people throughout B.C.
At the same time, we are excited to welcome Heather Treleaven to the role. Heather has been a member of the CRN for the Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie Region for the last three years and frequently worked with members on CRN and other community initiatives in her role as the Executive Director of the Seniors Network Society of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. We’ll introduce you to Heather in the coming weeks.
This month, we look a little deeper at hoarding disorder. There is still much to learn about this mental illness and we’ve brought you some insights from current research and how to support those affected.
Volunteer Recognition Week is April 14-20! We salute our volunteers and encourage you to celebrate them. Send us some photos, won’t you? We’d love to post them on the website and Facebook – and in next month’s newsletter! If you are a volunteer reading this, we can’t thank you enough. You make a difference to vulnerable adults every day and that’s a small miracle.
