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Community Service Groups & Organizations

 

Citizens for Peace, Powell River

Sylvia Keet, MD  604 483 3346

The Powell River Citizens Peace Panel (PRCPP) was formed in January 2005 to support Mayors for Peace”, an International organization to work with communities around the world to promote nuclear disarmament (Powell River became a member Dec 2004). For a mission statement and photos visit www.powellriverlibrary.ca/powellriverpeace/

Community Foundation  Website

4721 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC  V8A 3B5   
604 483 8678  (Fax: 604 485 7312)
Real Sigouin, President      604 485 4888

Jeff Sauve, Vice President  604 485 2552
Sharon Sawyer, Secretary  604 485 5813

A collection of charitable gifts from local citizens held, in perpetuity, to enhance the quality of life in their community. It is a public charity registered with Revenue Canada which allows individuals, families, businesses and non-profit organizations, through gifts and bequests, to establish a permanent endowment for the community. (Text taken from First Credit Union website)

Community Services Association

#209-4801 Joyce Avenue   V8A 3B7
(above The Brick in Crossroads Village – Alberni & Joyce)

604 485 5335   Fax:    604 485 6168
Kathy Northrup,  Administrator    Email

Hours: 9:00 – 4:00 Tuesday to Thursday

Programs:

Specialized Victim Support Services (see Victim Services for more information)

Organizations & Services Directory

Published annually with support from the United Way (Powell River), the Directory lists community organizations, services and resources. The Directory can be purchased in hard copy ($20) or on CD ($10) at the office or at the Visitor’s Centre, which is located at the north end of Crossroads Village.

Gizeh Shrine Club, Sunshine Coast (Freemasons)

Box 1516, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0

Norm Monro   604 487 9358

Shriners are distinguished by an enjoyment of life in the interest of philanthropy with an emphasis on support of a building children’s hospitals.  

Regional Website    About the Powell River Chapter

 

John Howard Society

4695F Marine Avenue V8A 2L2
604 485 2436

Regional Website

Effective, just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime, the John Howard Society of Canada is an organization of provincial and territorial Societies comprised of and governed by people whose goal is to understand and respond to problems of crime and the criminal justice system.

See website for list and details of programs.

Kiwanis Club of Powell River

4943 Kiwanis Avenue, V8A 5H5

Rob Maitland 604 487 9332
Sid Allman    604 483 9252
Kiwanis Village   604 485 5210

Website

Services to the community include bus stop benches, senior citizens’ housing (Kiwanis Village, formerly Evergreen Court, Kiwanis Assisted Living Building), Kiwanis Lifeline, scholarships and assistance to programs for children.

Meetings:  7:30 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Knights of Columbus

c/o 9 – 4651 Harvie, V8A 2P4

Elio Cossarin   604 485 4569
Jerome Desilets   604 485 4372    Email

Regional Website

Roman Catholic Church group involved with community projects of all kinds.

 

Lions Club, Powell River

P.O. Box 44, V8A 4Z5

John Van Rietschote    604 487 1228   Email
Dean Gerhart   604 485 9288   Email
Gord Hurlburt   604 483 2231   Email

Glen Frazer   Email

The Powell River Lions Club members come from all walks of life. They subscribe to the philosophy of helping others through volunteer programs and service. The club raises money to benefit our community, our country, and the less fortunate around the world. Their motto is "We Serve". All new members welcome.

Meetings:  1st & 3rd Wednesday  - Social 6:30 pm; dinner and meeting 7:00 pm
Snickers Pizza, 4591 Marine  (contact Ken Greenwell 604 485 4294)

Measuring Up Committee for Accessibility and Inclusion

Patti Coburn, Co-Chair
5001 Joyce, Powell River, BC V8A 3B6  (604) 485-2891   Website

The Powell River Measuring Up Committee was formed in 2006 and meets regularly to address accessibility and inclusion of persons with both visible and invisible disabilities in our community. The ‘Measuring Up’ process was developed through 2010 Legacies Now program “Measuring Up”. This involved Powell River’s taking an inventory of the needs and services available to our citizens who have temporary/ long-term disabilities and barriers. The Measuring Up Committee structured the needs assessment along five major categories (spelling the acronym “T.H.E.R.E”):

• Transportation
• Housing
• Education
• Recreation
• Employment

The Powell River Measuring Up (MUp) Committee consists of about a dozen members chosen from various sectors of our community: health care and disability service providers, education, persons with disabilities, seniors, youth, as well as First Nations and City of Powell River representatives. The Committee is currently co-chaired by Joyce Carlson and Patti Coburn, replacing Dr.Geraldine Braak (O.C, O.B.C) currently a standing member of this Committee.

Model Community Project for Persons with Disabilities Society

4476B Marine Avenue, V8A 2K2  

604 485 2688  Fax: 604 485 2683
Hours: 9:00 - 4:00  Monday - Friday
Dianne Rooyakkers, Office Manager,

Website     Email

Purpose is to ensure full participation and integration of persons with disabilities into the social, recreational and economic mainstream of the community including accessible transportation, housing, education, recreation and employment. Issues parking permits for people with disabilities.

Meetings:  3rd Tuesday, noon. Everyone welcome.  

Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #97

Barb Amour    604 485 7308   Email  

Website    Calendar of Events

Raises funds for cancer research; prepares bandages for cancer dressings and supplies dressings to cancer patients upon doctor’s referral.  Does other community work and provides scholarship for local student.

Powell River Employment Program Society, (PREP)

4727 Marine Avenue  

Mailing Address: #103, 4511 Marine, V8A 2K5

604 485 2004   Fax: 604 485 9244    Email

Sponsors community projects and social service programs including:

Babies Open New Doors (BOND) Program
Career Link
Family Place
Food Security Program - David Parkinson  Email
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
Sunshine Coast Treatment Services

Powell River Chorus

4029 Joyce Avenue, V8A 2Z4

Walter Martella,  Choir Director,    604 485 2517
Janice Gunn, Business Manager  Email

Community chorus dedicated to community service through community singing. No age limit.

Practices: Wednesdays 7:30 pm Brooks School, 5400 Marine (Townsite)

Rotary Club

PO Box 74,  V8A 4Z5

Powell River Website

An organization of business and professional leaders, men and women, united world-wide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all locations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Sponsors an International Youth Exchange Program.

Meetings:  Wednesdays, 6:30 pm at the Town Centre Hotel.

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)

PO Box 394, V8A 5C2

Taped Message: (604) 485-0891
Audrey   604 483 3506
Spay/Neuter Program: Theresa   604 485-2006
Cruelty investigations: call Audrey
Donations, Memoriam's, Memberships: Sharie  604 485 2374 (click link on website)

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Sons of Norway Lodge #98

c/o H. Jensen, 7172 Huntingdon Street, V8A 1N8

Harald Jensen  604 485 9317
Helen Augustinson   604 485 2641

Regional Website

Outreach Program, Ski for Light, is a program of cross-country skiing, or ski touring, for visually impaired and other physically handicapped people.

St. John’s Ambulance Association and Brigade # 992

5907 Arbutus Avenue, V8A 4S2

604 483 2250
Art Palmer   604 487 9545
Fax:  604 483 2151

“What We Do”    Email

Anybody welcome 19 years or older with an interest in first aid; training provide with a commitment of 60 hours per year.

Success by 6

PO Box 370, V8A 5C2

Deb Bryant    604 483 4238
Pat Hull   604 485 8701   Email
Fax: 604 414 0762

Website   Email   See Family Services for details

United Way, Powell River & District

P.O. Box 370, V8A 5C2
Above Rona Building Supplies next to Camber College

Dale Lawson, Office Administrator
Pat Hull (w) 604 485 8701   Email
Joyce Carlson   604 485 5313

Website

Provides funding and other support to programs operating within local agencies.
See website for listing of sponsored programs.

Hours: 10:00 - 3:00 (Summer: Mon-Wed; Fall-Winter: Mon-Tue)

Volunteer Powell River
Above Rona Building Supplies next to Camber College
Dale Lawson, Office Administrator
604 485 2132  Fax: 604 485 4272

A program of the Powell River and District United Way that supports and develops volunteerism throughout our community.

Website  Email

Welcome Wagon Ltd

4848 Saskatchewan Avenue, V8A 3G4

Joanne Clements  604 485 5872

Youth Ambassador Program

Kim Miller   604 414 0024   (w) 604 485 4051   Email

Annual 7 month program for youth in grades 11 and 12 teaching self-confidence, self-esteem, time management, volunteerism, community knowledge as well as sessions such as customer service, speech training, car basics, skin care and much more. Starts the first Saturday in May.

Meetings: Wednesdays, Regional Economic Development Office, 4555B Marine