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Association of the Savary Island Committee

Committee Members  Email  

Elected body which acts in an advisory capacity to the Powell River Regional District and other government agencies.  Has developed a transportation plan and is working on other issues of concern to Savary Island property owners, such as fires and water.

Community Foundation, Powell River

#215-4801 Joyce Avenue, Powell River V8A 3B5

604 483 6077or 483 8678 to leave a message

Real Sigouin, President  604 483 6077

Paul Schachter, Vice President  604 483 4282

Sharon Sawyer, Secretary 604 485 5813
Paul Schachter, Chair -Vital Signs Report 604 483 4282

A collection of charitable gifts from local citizens held in perpetuity to enhance the quality of life in their community.

1. We are a local organization with deep roots in the community.
2. We accept a wide variety of assets and can facilitate even the most complex forms of giving.

3. Your funds help people invest in the causes they care about most.
4. We provide highly personalized service tailored to each individual’s charitable and financial interests.

5. Our  volunteers have broad expertise regarding community.

6. This is "Your Community Foundation" please help us help you!

Community Resource Centre, Powell River

4752 Joyce Ave (across from Credit Union)
Mail: 103-4511 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K5
604 485 0992   Email   Fax: 604 485 0995

Sponsored by the Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP) the Community Resource Centre is a central location offering community programs and resources for all community members.

Programs include the Demonstration Garden, gardening and cooking workshops, the Harmony Cafe drop-in, computer access, volunteer opportunities and monthly art exhibits. The Poverty Law Advocate is co-located at CRC.

The CRC also offers community information, referral to other social agencies, program information and informal assistance,

Drop-in: 10-4 Monday; 12-4 Tuesday - Friday
Open for appointments and information 8:30-4:00 weekdays except holidays

Community Services Association

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

604 485 5335   Email   Fax: 604 485 6168

Julie Chambers, Executive Director

A non-profit organization that plans and administers social services to improve the quality of life in the community funded in part by the United Way. Donations are tax deductible. Programs include:

• Directory of Organizations and Services
  Groups, clubs, societies, associations, services and programs in the Powell River District. There is no charge for being listed. The purchase price is $20 for the book or $15 for a DVD or CD computer disk. If your group is not listed or if you would like to purchase a directory, please contact us.
• Poverty Law Advocacy Program
• Specialized Victim Support Services, Powell River
• Police Based Victim Support Services, Powell River

See Financial & Other Help for more information.

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

Cranberry Community Hall Association

6828 Cranberry Street
Powell River  V8A 3Z5
Rentals: 604 414 0826  Email: rent@cranhall.org

The Cranberry Community Hall, formerly known as the Unitarian Fellowship, is operated by the newly established Cranberry Community Hall Association. This group acknowledges the growing importance of neighbourhood gathering places, and is dedicated to providing Powell River with an affordable and versatile space for meetings and events. We are planning big improvements such as improved soundproofing, accessible entryway deck and kitchen upgrades. There is lots of work to do and your help would be greatly appreciated! You can become a voting member with a $5 membership, and there will be work parties planned in the next few months. The more the merrier! And easier. Help us build the future of this valuable community resource!

Membership Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:30 at the hall, 6828 Cranberry Street.

Health-Care Auxiliary

5000 Joyce Avenue (Hospital), Powell River  V8A 5R3

Chris Kimpton, President  604 489 0212  Email

Concerned with the provision of health care in Powell River, including the comfort and well-being of patients in the Powell River Hospital and Evergreen Extended Care Unit.

Services:

Gift Shop, Powell River General Hospital

Elizabeth Tait   604 485-6598

Hours: 10 - 4 & 6:30 - 8 weekdays; Saturday and Sunday 1 - 3

Hospital Auxiliary Economy Shop
7030 Alberni Street, Powell River V8A 2C3

604 485 0110
Proceeds donated to health care in the community.

Hours: 10-4 Tue-Sat

Red Cross Loan Cupboard

medical equipment at no cost
Phone hospital (604 485 3211) and ask for Red Cross

TV Service for Hospital Patients, Powell River General Hospital

Peg White 604 483-3628

Hours: 10 - 2 Weekdays' 1 - 3 Weekends

Transportation to and from x-rays, tests, etc.

Programs:

Candy Stripers:

   Care and assistance for patients in the Hospital and Olive Devaud Extended Care Home
Library
Raises funds for hospital equipment;
School Tours

Meetings:  2nd Thursday, 7:30 pm, Hospital Cafeteria

Lund Community Society

9654 Larsen Road, PO Box 202, Lund V0N 2G0  

Lund Community Centre: 604 483-9000

Steve Ervington, President  604 483 9605  Email

We organize community events.  We are a member of Volunteer Canada. We publish the “Lund Barnacle”. We also have a volunteer library. We have rooms and outdoor event gazebo for rent, holds 100 people.  

Meetings: 4th Tuesday, 7 pm, Community Centre.

Rental fees are $10 for community events of 2 hrs or less and all day venues are $25/day

Powell River Employment Program Society, (PREP)

4727 Marine Avenue  

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

604 485 2004    Email    Fax: 604 485 9244
Dennis Bremner, Chairperson

Margaret Leitner, Executive Administrator

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

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)

PO Box 394, Powell River  V8A 5C2

Audrey Hill   604 483 3506   Email

A non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations with a mission to prevent cruelty and to promote the welfare of animals through a wide range of services.

St. John’s Ambulance Brigade # 992

5907 Arbutus Avenue, V8A 4S2

604 483 2250  Fax: 604 483 2151

Marie Rumley, Branch Manager  Email

The Brigade members are trained, uniformed volunteers who provide community services such as first aid coverage at public events and community health care services.

Hours: 8:30 - 4:30pm Weekdays

Texada Island Community Society (TICS)

PO Box 233, Van Anda, V0N 3K0

Elayne Boloton, President 604 486 7457

Lynda Schippling, Vice President

Linda Bruhn, Treasurer

Tom Read, Secretary

The general mandate of TICS is to encourage the enhancement of youth and community, support the advancement of education and to assist the needy.

TICS publishes the monthly Express Lines (delivered free to every post office box on the Island), the periodic, Texada Lines, the bi-annual Telephone Directory and the Island’s brochure (contact Elayne Boloten).  

TICS hosts 11 monthly bingo’s (1st Friday of each month, September through June, plus Sandcastle Weekend), an annual Holiday Potluck Gala, as well as other activities throughout the year, and offers 2 scholarships each year. TICS is also closely associated with the Texada Island Food Bank and Christmas Hampers and Sandcastle Weekend.  

Meetings are held 4 times a year: the second Monday of March (AGM), May, September and November.

Texada Island Recreation Commission

Dale Poulin, Chairman 604 4867146

Brenda Campbell, Facilities Manager

Jane Waterman, Treasurer

Shelly Thompson, Secretary

Thanks to volunteer efforts and our Island’s industrial past we have a relatively large number of recreational facilities that we manage. These include the Texada Island Community Hall, the Gillies Bay tennis courts, Smithson Park and the Gillies Bay Ball Field and Farmers Market at Ericson Beach, the Van Anda Cove Property and the Old School Building leased by the Texada Library, the Sandpipers Nursery School and the OAPO.

United Way, Powell River & District

PO Box 370, Powell River  V8A 5C2 (located above Rona) 604 485 2132  Email

Executive & Contacts   

A non-profit organization with focus on understanding community needs and building emphasis on community impact. Provides funding and other support to programs operating within local agencies.
See website for listing of sponsored programs.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday 7 pm, United Way office

Hours: 11 to 4 Tue-Wed-Thu

Volunteer Powell River

PO Box 370, Powell River  V8A 5C2 (located above Rona next to Camber College)

604 485 2132  Email  
Dale Lawson, Office Administrator

The centre assists non-profit and voluntary organizations in recruiting, managing and retaining volunteers.  It maintains a database of volunteers and of volunteer opportunities and matches volunteers to local community needs.

Welcome Wagon Ltd (National Website)

4848 Saskatchewan Avenue, V8A 3G4

Joanne Clements  604 485 5872

Community Service Groups & Organizations

that serve their community in a variety of ways for the benefit of all.

See also Health or Specific Interest under Community Groups for organizations that benefit a particular group or cause.

MLA Nicholas Simon
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A humorous poem recited in the BC Legislature to honour volunteers.

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