Missions near Foch BC (28 Result(s))

Advocacy for individuals having issues with:MSD issues: social assistance, disability, PWD, tribunals and appeals, discrimination.CPP:pension, survivor's benefits, SAFERS.Landlord-Tenancy:mediation, dispute resolution hearings, rental, repairs, eviction.In addition, issues involving Employment Standards, debt, and utilities such as phone and hydro.Business Incubator Centre:Open to women of Aboriginal descent, including Status, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit women, this program is designed for those interested in starting a small business, or in the early stages of business operations.The program includes business training, one-to-one mentoring and fully furnished office space and equipment including phone, computer, printer, fax and copy services.All services are FREE.Provides support to elders in the community including weekly Elders lunch, transportation to medical and other appointments, to multi-community dinners and lunches, and to cultural and special events in the central Vancouver Island region

We visited several farms and community gardens to observe and participate in gathering ingredients and the evaluation of food production. Daily preparation and harvest of healthy in season snacks and lunches each day and prepared for the creation of a full meal for all of their families on Friday. We also prepared sprouting kits for each family with the motivation of providing nutritional boot to any meal. A visit from a local yogurt company was a great education opportunity for the participants to learn about the process of making yogurt while anticipating our yummy creations. Thank you to Amara Farm, Sea View Game, CV Farmers Market, Tree Island Yougurt for supporting the Young Cooks! And a special thank you to United Way for funding our summer camp program!Our after school program will start once schools get back into to session, start date TBA. In the mean time check out our community kitchens and gardens workshops as they are open to youth and families.

It's a chance for other families to come out and get some really good deals on gently-used children's clothes and other items. Anything from strollers to games to bikes might be on sale. It's a great event for YANA to connect with families in the Valley and to help with something that benefits us all.This semi-annual event held at the Courtenay Legion is a Comox Valley favorite with something for everyone. Gently-used clothing, accessories and toys are all on sale for fantastic prices. You can become a seller, strictly buy, or volunteer. and by popular demand, there is also the option to donate this year.There is typically a line-up down the street for this sale.