Organizations near Cliffside BC (165 Result(s))

Peers is a non-profit society established by former sex workers and community supporters and is dedicated to the empowerment, education and support of sex workers, by working to improve their safety and working conditions, assisting those who desire to leave the sex industry, increasing public understanding and awareness of these issues, and promoting the experiential voice. Peers services are designed, developed and implemented by sex workers, in collaboration with non-sex workers who are committed to Peers core values. The services are based on the needs of sex workers and on a harm-reduction approach driven by each individual's needs.

LifeCycles cultivates community health from the ground up by connecting people, the food they eat and the land it comes from. We support people in gaining knowledge skills and resources they need to access or grow their own food in a way that fosters biodiversity and enhances our urban environment.

CUPW's national office is in Ottawa. The union has regional offices in Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, London, Winnipeg and Vancouver. There are CUPW locals with elected representatives in over 200 communities across the country. Ultimate decision-making power in the union resides with the membership. At the local level, members make decisions about bylaws, local activities, delegates to national convention, etc. At the regional level, local delegates develop proposals for union policies, objectives, procedures and negotiations' demands.

The Award is a non-competitive programme in which participants set and achieve personal goals for community service, skills, fitness, and adventure. It is a great way to explore new interests and try new challenges you might not have done otherwise, and even stretch your 'comfort zone'