May 2022
Building Up Libraries to Break Down Barriers

SLIDE – Supporting Learning of Inclusivity, Diversity, and Empathy – is run by a small group of dedicated women based in Kaslo, BC, who are committed to building diversity in the community through books.
Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers: A Practice in Relationship Building

Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a standing priority for many non-profits, including our local CRNs. Brenda Gardiner, Quesnel CRN Coordinator has seemingly found the secret. Read more.
Spring Safety Campaign Highlights Continued Need for Coordinated Community Responses

A month-long educational safety campaign organized by the Vancouver Marpole CRN and the South Vancouver Seniors’ Network engaged seniors in sharing stories of individual experiences with rental housing in the community. Read more.
The Countdown to WEAAD 2022 Continues!

Pledge to become a champion of elder abuse prevention. CRNs: Be sure to have your orders for materials submitted before May 15. Read more.
CRNs at Work

Have a look at what some of our local Community Response Networks (CRNs) have been up to this month! They have been very busy! View the photos.
Volunteer of the Month
Terrie Orthner joined the Burnaby CRN as its Coordinator in March 2020. Back then, she had some extra time – her two daughters were growing and her work in seniors’ housing was smooth sailing – and she wanted to begin volunteering to give back.

“We had great plans for the CRN,” she says. The pandemic, however, had other plans.
BC CRN Spotlight
Ken Kuhn is a retired schoolteacher and the Regional Mentor for the Fraser Valley West region, which includes the communities of the Tri-Cities where Ken currently lives, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, and Burnaby. Read more.
Provincial Learning Events on Summer Hiatus

Be sure to check out our video recordings and presentation materials are all available on the BC CRN website, all free of charge to supplement your summer professional development! Read more.
Professional Development Events & Campaigns
Check out the latest campaigns and professional development events you may see us at! Read more.
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