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Victoria Cool Aid Society
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February 2, 2012 - Come hear a group of poets from Peers Victoria and Cool Aid’s Rock Bay Landing shelter; who write a unique visceral poetry from the banks of the mainstream.
Meet the poets, and hear their words, at the book launch of “Voices from the Edge”, at Mocha House, 1633 Hillside, on Friday, February 10th, starting at 7:30 pm. $3 admission. Books and CDs available.
All proceeds will support creative projects for Peers and Cool Aid clients.
Information:
www.CoolAid.org/publications/Cool_Views_4.pdf
www.ekstasiseditions.com/recenthtml/voices.htm
Books available at Cool Aid's administration office, 102-749 Pandora Avenue, 250-383-1977.
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January 27, 2012 - In its most generous gift yet to the Capital Region, McGregor Socks has donated 10,000 pairs of new socks to start 2012, that will be given away to people who are homeless and at risk by dozens of local social service agencies (list below). In total, the company has given over 40,000 pairs of socks to the community since 2005, thanks to a partnership begun by Avodah, the social action group of Congregation Emanu-El.
The first socks of this shipment will be shared at the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, 231 Regina Avenue in Saanich, at 8:45 am on Monday, January 30. In attendance will be Bruce Parisian (Friendship Centre), Councillor Susan Brice (Saanich), Michael Bloomfield (Avodah, representing the donor), Rabbi Harry Brechner (Congregation Emanu-El), Mayor Dean Fortin (Victoria) and Don McTavish (Cool Aid).
Shipping of this gift was sponsored by Richard Hughes (VP, RBC Dominion Securities) and an anonymous donor acting through the Victoria Foundation.
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Information:
Rob Stanley, McGregor Industries, 1-800-251-9586 or 416-252-3716,
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Bruce Parisian, Victoria Native Friendship Centre, 250-384-3211,
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Rabbi Harry Brechner, Congregation Emanu-El, 250-382-0615,
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Don McTavish, Cool Aid, 250-383-1951,
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...and raise $$$ for Every Step Counts
January 23, 2012 - This time of year we can start to run out of steam with New Year's Resolutions. So Cool Aid has an offer to help make Every Step Count for you and for our clients. (The Every Step Counts running and walking program, launched by the Victoria Foundation, has helped to empower and support over 300 men and women who experience challenges with mental health, addiction, poverty, social isolation and other barriers.)
What about committing to a little personal challenge to keep you on that straight and narrow walking and running path?
Cool Pledge Prizes!
- Raise $150 - Every Step Counts running/walking toque
- Raise $250 - Every Step Counts wind-up flashlight radio
- Top Pledge Collector Awarded personal walking/running shoe fitting by Rob Reid and choice of a Spring or Fall Clinic at Frontrunners
Create your own mini Every Step Counts team and join us for a monthly open session to see just what we do. Also if you are running for the team, come out for a post-TC10k BBQ with the whole Every Step Counts team, wonderful food and great live music!
For more information please contact Gillie Easdon:
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, 250-882-5261, or www.CoolAid.org/esc. |
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December 2011
Issue # 4 features the voices of Cool Aid's clients, staff and volunteers as it reviews some of the new and old housing buildings at Cool Aid and some of the services that help people stay in their apartments. Click on the cover to download the PDF for reading.
Email
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if you want to be mailed a printed copy or a stack to give away. Your location can also be added to our regular distribution list by request. If you have an idea for an article, photos or images that speak to Cool Aid and its services feel free to contact Alan Rycroft.
Stories include:
- From streets and boats to Swift House
- My REES experience: a volunteer's observations
- 225,000 nutritious meals served last year
- Why I love Every Step Counts
- Every Step Counts for women
- Poetry Rocks the Landing
- Sam Charlie - salt of the earth
- Paula Miller and the Toonie Group
- Leave A Legacy? I'm not a millionaire!
- Facts and Figures, Special corporate gifts
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Cool Aid served 225,000 nutritious meals last year
Food is something most of us are lucky enough to take for granted, even when grocery prices go up and stretch our pocketbooks as they have in the last two years. Although food is a basic human right, many people go hungry - even in Victoria.
Last year, Cool Aid provided 225,000 nutritious meals for clients at our shelters, seniors in supportive housing, and participants in some of the healthy living programs at the Downtown Community Centre.
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