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Please be advised that our offices will be closed for Victoria Day (May 21). We will reopen on May 22.
On January 26, 2018, SOURCES turned 40! To all our friends and neighbours, thank you for continuing to support our work and our mission to promote social wellness for our community. 

Wish SOURCES a happy birthday! 

*NEW* Empowered for Employment--Building Service Worker Program

Sources is proud to offer a new, free program in Newton:  Empowered for Empoyment--Building Service Worker. This 11-week program is for multi-barriered women, especially survivors of violence. 

Participants will gain Empowerment Skills, Vocational Training, Workplace Skills and Practicum Experience. They will also receive a Building Service Worker Certificate from VCC! 

The first cohort started April 30 and the next starts July 3. "We look forward to working collaboratively to help the women in our community."  Learn more
BC Farmers' Market 
Nutrition Coupon Program

The White Rock Farmers' Market is back Sundays at Miramar Plaza, and Sources White Rock/South Surrey Food Bank is happy to once again partner with the BC Association of Farmers' Markets' Nutrition Coupon Program. 

Through the Program last year, we helped 25 seniors and 36 families with a total of 92 children to purchase fresh food items from the market while also supporting local farmers--strengthening food security in our community. Learn more
Shop to Help the Food Bank... and at NO Cost!

Purchase the gift card that helps two families at once! When you buy a Rotary Save-On-Foods Gift Card, 17% of its value goes to our Food Bank at no cost to you!  All proceeds are used to purchase healthy food. 

Want to order $500 or more? 
We'll deliver them to you! 

Call  778-875-2267 or email us.  We accept credit card & cash. Learn More
BC Youth Week Hiring Fair

Our South Surrey/White Rock WorkBC team hosted a Youth Hiring Fair on May 1 at the new Youth Space. 

The turnout was better than expected and attendees were able to connect with local employers including London Drugs, The Wooden Spoon, The City of Surrey, and more! See more
May 16 , 2018
Golf for a Good Cause
Semiahmoo Rotary Charity Golf Tournament

Registration is open for the Semiahmoo Rotary Club's 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, taking place at Morgan Creek Golf Course on June 21, 2018. 

For the first time, funds raised will go to support Sources' Dolly Parton Imagination Library literacy program for children.  The local affiliate is operated by Sources Volunteer Services and currently serves 251 children in Surrey and White Rock. 

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Every month, children registered in the program receive a free, home-delivered, brand new book from birth until they turn 5 years old. The program aims to increase childhood literacy and reading skills. Although this is a "library," the child gets to keep the books!

WHAT OUR STAFF SAY
"Every child receives the same books to read so they can be ready at the same level when they enter kindergarten. The cost per child is $3.55 per month. A $25,000 donation could provide a monthly book for five years for an additional 100 children on our waiting list."  -- Carrie Belanger, Manager of Volunteer Services

We encourage you or your friends to come out and golf for a good course! You can register to play as an individual or as a team of four if you wish.


  REGISTER NOW  

Ask An Advocate expands resources to Service Providers

Ask An Advocate ( www.askanadvocate.ca) is a project aimed at providing individuals with basic and clear information about income assistance, disability benefits, tenancy and other income support programs. Through easy-to-understand answers to commonly asked questions, videos, forms and charts, individuals can better understand their rights and responsibilities in these areas and be empowered to self-advocate. 

Also, there are now FREE resources available exclusively to service providers who become members of Ask An Advocate. This includes: Online Training, Quick Reference Guides, Live Chat that provides direct access to an online advocate, and a Discussion Board.

For more information, contact our Ask An Advocate team at askanadvocate@sourcesbc.ca
"Like A Rock" Gala Sets New Record

More than 250 rock stars gathered at the Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club on April 14 to "make some noise" and raise money for SOURCES! The 23rd Annual "Like A Rock" Fundraising Gala was a sold-out event (for the third year in a row!) and we raised in excess of $260,000--a new record! Many thanks to our Gala committee, Sources' Board of Directors, Gala Sponsors, Live and Silent Auction Donors, Volunteers, and Rock Star Guests - for making our Gala another success! ROCK ON! See more
Temperatures Dropped but Funds Were Raised
The Lower Mainland had a dump of snow the evening before the Coldest Night of the Year, but that didn't stop the White Rock community from walking on February 24! With support from more than 300 walkers, sponsors, donors and volunteers, we raised $75,000 for our Homelessness Prevention Services and Rent Bank. We were also the #1 fundraiser in the province! Thank you for helping us keep more people safe, warm and housed.  See photos
Upcoming Events
Stop Overdose Surrey:
Connection Saves Lives
ABL Employment
Hiring Fair
Resume Check-Up
with WorkBC Cloverdale



May 23
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
White Rock Community Centre

Be part of the solution to this overdose crisis. Event is free. Take Home Naloxone kits and training available. Learn more
May 24
1 - 3 p.m.
Cloverdale WorkBC Centre

ABL Employment is hiring! Apply online, bring your resume and be prepared for an interview. Learn more
June 5 and 26
2 - 4 p.m.
Cloverdale WorkBC Centre

Get your resume reviewed by a professional for FREE! Our friendly WorkBC team is here to help.  Learn more

Thank you for staying in touch with Sources!

Have a question or comment about this newsletter? 
Contact Tiffany Kwong, SOURCES  Communications Coordinator
 email  tkwong@sourcesbc.ca  |  phone   604-542-7593

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