North Shore Community Resources
201-935 Marine Drive V7P 1S3 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

BC's May is Child Care Month Proclamation. We appreciate you childcare providers!

North Shore Community Resources (NSCR) envisions the North Shore as a thriving, interconnected community of family, friends, neighbours and colleagues who live, work and play together, providing support to those who need it and ensuring the well-being of all. NSCR is committed to putting this vision into practice. NSCR fosters social connections to reduce social isolation and improve feelings of belonging. We empower people with information and resources so they are able to m...ake good decisions for themselves. NSCR encourages and nurtures community participation so people can better connect to and support our neighbours and build thriving, democratic communities. In the 1970s when NSCR was founded, Mr. Rogers' advice to children facing scary or difficult things was, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." Since 1976, NSCR has been the place to find 'the helpers', the staff and volunteers who care deeply about the welfare of their community. Today, however, just looking for the helpers is insufficient. At NSCR, we recognize we cannot meet the significant social service needs of our community alone. We need you to step-up and be a helper. This year, NSCR staff, volunteers and board members are trying to raise $15,000 in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. This money will help us continue supporting families, seniors, caregivers and other community members in need. We are running, walking, cycling and asking the caring people in our lives to support us with donations. Donate today, and please share our page with your family and friends. Thank you for your support! https://raceroster.com//202/fundraising-organization/23496

May is Child Care Month! - https://mailchi.mp/1c19fee4/ccrr-newsletter-may2021-8590393

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week April 18 24, it is with the recognition that volunteering has evolved and moved in new directions over the past year. We are adapting to a world that is different than it was before. The pandemic, which brought on the need for more support in the community, was met with an outpouring of community spirit and offers of help. Many have experienced that volunteering can be less formal than it was in the past and there are opportunities la...rge and small, with something for everyone. We predict that there will be even more flexibility in volunteering in the future. Virtual roles are being created that allow people to get involved while staying safe in the comfort of their own home. While the future has a lot of unknowns, now is a great time to consider volunteering. As human beings, we are naturally hardwired to give. Studies show that volunteering allows us to take our minds off our worries. We can reduce chronic pain, increase our lifespan and receive many health benefits. It provides purpose, improves social connectedness and happiness while keeping us more mentally and physically active. It is one of the best kept secrets for well-being. We invite everyone to take part; find a way to volunteer. Ask yourself what you would enjoy? What causes are you passionate about? Research local organizations to find out what they do. Try something, if it doesn’t work out don’t give up. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right fi t. North Shore Community Resources can help you get started. Call us at 604-985-7138 or check out our website at ww.nscr.ca The fabric of our neighborhoods and community are strengthened by sharing our time and talents with others. Volunteering contributes to making our North Shore an excellent place to live, work and play. It is a great way for the community to connect, creating a culture where all are a part of the whole and everyone feels valued and included. National Volunteer Week reminds us of how grateful we are for all our community volunteers. You are appreciated and you are making a difference to the lives of many. Our community is so much richer because of all of you. Thank you!

To our cherished volunteers, We thank you for the value you bring and the difference you make. The gift of your time has greatly benefited our North Shore community. In the words of our clients:... We are so grateful to have our volunteer. We are impressed by the patience, perseverance and resourcefulness displayed. You should call yourself the angels because you just take all the pressure away. THANK YOU SO MUCH for all that you are doing to help those of us who are finding it challenging getting about. I cannot tell you how thankful and grateful I am for the kindness of your heart for your services. Thank you, volunteers! Happy National Volunteer Week.