Today the Cochrane Society for Housing Options was presented with a cheque for $2500 from Canlin Energy to help with the costs associated with their housing support worker. On hand were Paul Singh and Samantha Nickerson of the CSHO board to accept...
Tune in to our Facebook or You Tube channels at 3pm every Thursday, for a live update of Cochrane’s upcoming events + special guests too! The short version: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” If you make it to the end, I...
Big Hill Haven announced the launch of a new campaign that aims to “Support the Supporters”, through a free 5-session online course to provide informal supporters with an understanding of domestic abuse, and how to support someone in need of help. ...
Tune in to our Facebook or You Tube channels at 3pm every Thursday, for a live update of Cochrane’s upcoming events + special guests too! > Check out our PATIO feature: > Today is #NationalTakeOutDay – support local by ordering food for...
Did you know that Home Reno Heaven is a fundraising venture that supports affordable housing in Cochrane? It is a store where you can buy gently used and in some cases new, home repair supplies like light fixtures, appliances, paint and lumber. You...
April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. This year the theme is “The value of one. The power of many.” Volunteer Canada highlights that, “the magic happens when we work together towards a common purpose.” The challenges of 2020 and 2021 have...
The time is nearing to submit nominations for the 2021 Cochrane Community Awards! The Cochrane Community Awards is an annual program that recognizes outstanding local citizens, community leaders, schools, businesses and organizations who help make...
Let us dive into the definition of “work”. In searching the *Oxford dictionary for a definition, I was provided with over 15 definitions of the word “work” and only one involved “making a living”. When meeting someone for the first time and they...
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Cochrane Community Awards. The Cochrane Community Awards is an annual program that recognizes outstanding local citizens, community leaders, schools, businesses and organizations who help make Cochrane a great...
With over 20 years experience in Volunteer Management there is one statement that bugs me the most. I have heard it from stakeholders, volunteer managers, funders, clients, and fellow volunteers alike. The statement: “They are volunteering for the...
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