March 2022
Making Communities Safer with a Cup of Tea

The theme of tea brought about a pilot project for the Abbotsford Community Response Network (CRN) that engaged seniors in conversations about adult abuse and neglect. Read more.
Parlez-vous français? Francophone CRN is Seeking Your Help

65,000 people in BC identify French as their first language. Approximately 315,000 have French as their second language. If you are one of the 315,000 who can speak French, the CRN is inviting you to volunteer. Read more.
MPNH Community Mobilizes in the Service of Love this Valentine's Day

In light of last year's ultra-successful Valentines for Care Homes project, the Seniors Team at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (MPNH) decided to reach out to care homes and schools in the area to see if there was interest in doing this project for a second year. Read more.
REMINDER: Start Planning for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 (#WEAAD2022)

This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, 2022, we are inviting Canadians of all ages to become a champion of elder abuse prevention by pledging to stand up for the rights of older people. Read more.
CRNs at Work

Have a look at what some of our local Community Response Networks (CRNs) have been up to this month!

CRNs: Please submit your photos for the next edition through your Regional Mentor. Read more.
Volunteer of the Month
Marie Dussault is a retired social worker and community developer who has worked in both English and French-speaking organizations. She is an enthusiastic reader, photographer, and indoor rower. She is also the Francophone CRN's newest coordinator and our volunteer of the month. Read more.
BC CRN Spotlight
Devirani Naidoo was first profiled in E-Connector as one our volunteers of the month in 2019. Today, she is our Regional Mentor for the Fraser Valley East region. She teaches dance, loves music, and is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion in all contexts, advocating for social justice everywhere. Read more.
Provincial Learning Event

Future Us: A Roadmap to Elder Abuse Prevention: April 19, 2022, 10:30 AM to 12 Noon (PDT)

Presenter: Margaret MacPherson, Research Associate, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC). Read more.
Provincial Learning Event

Introducing the Council of Senior Citizen's Organizations of BC (COSCO BC): Plan with Seniors, Not for Them: May 17, 2022, 10:30 AM to 12 Noon (PDT)

Presenter: Barb Mikulec, President, COSCO Seniors Health and Wellness Institute. Read more.
Professional Development Events & Campaigns
Check out the latest campaigns and professional development events you may see us at!

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