Organizations near Salt Spring Island BC (2396 Result(s))

These four words are significant to our community as they remind us of some truths about who God is and who we want to be in response to him. Each word is explored a little below. Although we come as we are, we also believe that nobody is beyond the need or the power to be changed. We should expect to see transformation in our lives - it's what normally happens when you have a relationship with Jesus.

Music Director, Checo Tohomaso, brings a wealth of musical experience to the Vancouver Outreach Community Sweet Soul Gospel Choir (VOC). Born in Florida, and raised in Hawaii as well as Okinawa Japan, he has entertained with many notable performers throughout his career. Checo was honoured to play keyboards, percussion and sing background vocals for the last European tour of Motown legend, Marvin Gaye. As a keyboard player and background vocalist for the Green Machine, the band providing the sound for The Commodores and Lionel Ritchie, he continued to tour the world extensively until Expo '86 brought Checo to Vancouver. Checo's musical journey began in early childhood where his first performances were as a member of a church choir. The son of an African-American Christian mother and Peruvian/African-American Jewish father, Checo grew up surrounded by different styles of ethnic music. When asked how his passion for Gospel music began, Checo points out 'ninety per cent of American Soul, R&B, and Jazz singers have their musical foundation singing Gospel music in the church and I was heavily influenced by those artists at a very early age'

Welcome to Helping Spirit Lodge SocietyHelping Spirit Lodge Society has developed this web site to provide you with an overview of our philosophy and our programs. In here you will also find valuable information on family violence and community resources available in the Lower Mainland. We encourage your feedback and suggestions for our site and we would love to have you get involved.Our Mission/VisionHelping Spirit Lodge Society is the leading Aboriginal women's organization in the Lower Mainland to alleviate family violence and enhance community wellness through a traditional, holistic approach.To provide safe, protective shelter to Aboriginal women and childrenTo provide holistic educational programs of enhancementTo provide support and advocacy to Aboriginal people