
The 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]
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)community development, counselling, men's and women's issues, poverty issues, social justice, well-being
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)
The 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.
community development, counselling, men's and women's issues, nonprofit issues, social justice, well-being
“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!”)
Marni 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
health care, LGBTQ2 issues, mental health, myths and stereotypes, social justice
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)
Seniors in every corner of the province of British Columbia are frustrated and concerned about the availability, appropriateness and affordability of housing
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)
Harm 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.
addiction, community development, harm reduction, health care, social justice
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)
Over 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.
bullying and violence, homelessness, indigenous, LGBTQ2 issues, social justice, youth
