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The Nanaimo Women’s Centre responds to a range of issues affecting families

October 27th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on The Nanaimo Women’s Centre responds to a range of issues affecting families)

picture 647pfr banner workingThe Women’s Centre in Nanaimo designs its core work around strengthening women and families to create healthier communities in the mid-Island region. [image: istockphoto]

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Nanaimo Women’s Centre reflects on busy year with big accomplishments

October 13th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Nanaimo Women’s Centre reflects on busy year with big accomplishments)

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pfr banner workingThe Nanaimo Women’s Centre has been using a creative community model — building pathways of social inclusion and engagement for families marginalized by trauma, poor mental health, or addictions.

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“I’m not sick, I’m transgender!”

June 23rd, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on “I’m not sick, I’m transgender!”)

picture 636pfr banner workingMarni Panas, a transgender woman from Edmonton, has discovered that by being authentic and true to herself, she has found the strength to move forward in life

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BC Seniors Advocate calls for more help for low-income renters, homeowners

May 25th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on BC Seniors Advocate calls for more help for low-income renters, homeowners)

picture 633pfr banner workingSeniors in every corner of the province of British Columbia are frustrated and concerned about the availability, appropriateness and affordability of housing

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yes2scs group is building community support for safer consumption services in Victoria

May 25th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on yes2scs group is building community support for safer consumption services in Victoria)

picture 633_insitepfr banner workingHarm reduction programs, including safer consumption sites (SCS) like Vancouver’s Insite program, are proven to save lives. A Victoria-based coalition is working to build community support for a SCS in their city.

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For one night, turn your back on comfort and not on our youth

May 10th, 2015 | Posted by pfmarchive in uncategorized - (Comments Off on For one night, turn your back on comfort and not on our youth)

picture 630pfr banner workingOver 20% of homeless youth in Canada identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S). Egale is organizing an OUT at Night “spend a night outdoors” fundraiser on May 30th to help get kids shelter.

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