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Social enterprise could be your nonprofit funding solution

March 9th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Social enterprise could be your nonprofit funding solution)

picture 617As government funding for nonprofits is reduced and competition for limited funding increases, organizations are being pushed to become more self-sufficient and sustainable

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Coalitions call for local control of Nanaimo’s regional watershed

March 9th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Coalitions call for local control of Nanaimo’s regional watershed)


The Vancouver Island Water Watch Coalition and the mid-Island chapter of The Council of Canadians are calling on the City of Nanaimo, and the Nanaimo Regional District, to take greater steps to protect local drinking water

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#Nanaimo anti-poverty coalition prepares action plans

February 16th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on #Nanaimo anti-poverty coalition prepares action plans)

picture 611Local coalitions are taking on advocacy and planning work to help decrease poverty in Nanaimo, while also promoting the concept of a living wage

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Bipolar Youth Action is a research project run for youth, by youth

February 10th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Bipolar Youth Action is a research project run for youth, by youth)

picture 610Youth will consult with other youth with bipolar disorder from across the region about their personal strategies for wellness and engage in mutual learning and knowledge exchange

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Asian youth and men to become mental health ambassadors in research project

February 2nd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Asian youth and men to become mental health ambassadors in research project)

picture 609Strength in Unity is the first comprehensive anti-stigma intervention project among Asian communities in Canada

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Canada World Youth exchangers engaged in Nanaimo projects, will soon leave for Indonesia

December 1st, 2014 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Canada World Youth exchangers engaged in Nanaimo projects, will soon leave for Indonesia)

Youth Leaders in Action spend half of their program in a Canadian community and the other half in one of 13 international partner countries

picture 599a18 youth between the ages of 18 and 25 are in Nanaimo from October 11 to January 2 as part of the Canada World Youth Leaders in Action program. Half of the group is from Indonesia, while the other half is made up of Canadians from across the country. While in the city, the youth live with host families and volunteer in a range of community settings. It’s the first Canada World Youth program located in Nanaimo since 2004.

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