Crisis of Homelessness

Nicole Read, mayor of Maple Ridge, says that homelessness has reached crisis levels in the province. She argues that “simply spending money” is not going to solve the problem. She further states that “there needs to be a plan” that …

Integrated Services for Youth

At our 2016 Conference and AGM, Board Voice featured a workshop by Dr. Steve Mathias, the Executive Director of the BC Integrated Services for Youth Initiative (BCISYI). In his workshop, Dr. Mathias, presented the model of integrated services for youth. …

Think Piece

 

Here is a list for you to reflect upon:bettertogether

  • A collective and unified voice for local governors
  • Strength in numbers
  • Frustrations of too few resources and too little authority
  • Increasing obligations

Sound familiar? Not only are these the challenges …

Change

change-architect-sign1-2Trevor Hancock shares a timely metaphor regarding change. Over the past couple of years, people have seen a lot of information on this web site about a vision of a BC in which all British Columbians experience a high quality

Impact of Voluntary Sector in Cowichan Review

A recent report developed in the Cowichan Valley found that the economic impact of charitable organizations in the Cowichan Region is significant. Collectively, these organizations accounted for over $119 million in annual revenue and employed nearly 1800 individuals in 2013. …