Better at Home
Better at Home is a United Way program that helps seniors continue living independently in their own homes by providing simple non-medical services like help with housekeeping and transportation to appointments. United Way designed the Better at Home program and will support local non-profit agencies in the delivery of service. Community consultations have begun. ... Read More ...
Can we eliminate homelessness?
I know we say we can, but do we believe it?
In my work in the social service sector, I have encountered many people who have been homeless, either for a short time or a long time, and I believe for the most part that the majority of those folks want to be responsible, pro-social members of society. And let’s face it; there are many barriers for these folks to accomplish this goal, both internal and systemic.
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Is work/life balance possible?
I have been thinking more and more recently about the move toward technology integration and the impact on work-life balance. Specifically, will the move toward technology integration erode or challenge our ability to find enough leisure or down time? ... Read More ...
Taking the Plunge
Every year my family and I rent a cabin at Ruth Lake near 100 Mile House in BC. We have friends who own a cabin here so we come up for a week every year to relax and get away from the entrapment’s of an electronic life. My children particularly love the swimming and kayaking that is available here. My son onceRead the Rest…
Dan Pallotta – The way we think about charity is dead wrong
In this presentation, Dan Pallotta presents the barriers charities face to achieve their mission, focusing on traditional fundraising perspectives and how this needs to change in order to achieve large enough scale to tackle the social issues of our day.
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