October 2021
Annual Evaluation of CRNs Confirm Positive Impact in BC Communities - Follow Up Story

The 2020/2021 survey of Community Response Networks (CRNs) yielded results indicating the effectiveness of these networks continues to trend positively.
CRNs at Work

Come see what some of our CRNs have been up to this month!

CRNs: Let us know what you've been up to and we'll get your photos into the next edition!
Volunteer of the Month
We're pleased to profile Lorraine Van Grol of the Agassiz-Harrison CRN! Her 40+ years in Community Living services now help her community become more aware of adult abuse, neglect, and self-neglect prevention. Thank you, Lorraine, for choosing to work with us! Read more.
BC CRN Spotlight
Micki Materi, Regional Mentor - Okanagan our spotlight for October! In short, she is a lifelong advocate for women. Period. And her expertise dovetails perfectly into her role with the BC CRN. Thank you, Micki, for your amazing contributions and efforts supporting vulnerable adults! Read more.
Provincial Learning Event
Supporting Older Women in the BC Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program

November 16, 2021, from 10:30 AM to 12 Noon (PDT) presented by Amy S. Fitzgerald, Executive Director, BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH). Read more.
Professional Development Events & Campaigns
Check out the latest in awareness campaigns, conferences, and webinars you can sign up for.

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