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Companies discover advantages of hiring people with physical and mental disabilities

February 28th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Companies discover advantages of hiring people with physical and mental disabilities)

“The thing about shame is that it can stigmatize you to yourself”

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How about a little decrease in consumerism to go with your spring cleaning?

February 24th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on How about a little decrease in consumerism to go with your spring cleaning?)

picture 423A former professional organizer, Alison Roberts has helped thousands of people discover a new way of living (hint…less is more)

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Vancouver Island communities are working to address the risks associated with hoarding

February 23rd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Vancouver Island communities are working to address the risks associated with hoarding)

picture 613Hoarding is increasingly recognized as a significant problem within the Island Health region. An estimated 1 in 25 people have some level of hoarding behaviour, and about 11,000 homes may have a hoarding problem in the Greater Victoria area.

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Stand up against bullying on Wednesday February 25, 2015

February 22nd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Stand up against bullying on Wednesday February 25, 2015)

pinkitforward#PinkItForward hashtag leads to donations from Coast Capital Savings, as CKNW radio sponsors awareness campaign
It’s easy to show your support for Pink Shirt Day. You can wear your official Pink Shirt on event day, donate to help support anti-bullying programs in B.C. or eat a candy apple. A bunch of great businesses are holding fundraisers during the month of February with proceeds going to Pink Shirt Day.
Visit the Pink Shirt Day website here…

New Manitoba program to help with child mental health

February 21st, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on New Manitoba program to help with child mental health)