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Dinner and Music – Just Singin Round – Sept 11, 2012

A great night of live music in Vancouver on September 11, 2012. Continue reading

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Dinner and Music – Just Singin Round – Sept 11, 2012

You are Invited to a great night of music – a fundraiser for Spectrum Society and Synergy Collective on September 11, 2012. You can also help by volunteering or providing Silent Auction gifts. Continue reading

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Bazaar in support of Madagascar Community Development Society, Saturday June 16

The Madagascar Community Development Society is hosting a Bazaar on Saturday, June 16 and we encourage you to go out, support them, and learn more about Madagascar. Rachelle Czerwinski is a leader of this project. Continue reading

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What to do with a thousand headaches

It’s easier than ever to make an open source call out for support to make something happen. Continue reading

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Non Profit Innovation Camp

The Nonprofit Innovation Camp on March 4 and 5, 2011 in Vancouver took an open space approach with a few keynote speakers to energize the crowd. Open space means that attendees determined what workshops took place and what ideas, topics, and issues got discussed. Continue reading

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Two new websites to help you share your own story.

Hello everyone, Welcome to 2011 I hope the new year is treating you well.   2010 was a big year for people connecting through the Internet – truly incredible to see the support  from people near and far for finding new ways to make friends.   It’s … Continue reading

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Celebrating Stories of Community Living: Crafting, Sharing and Learning

our biggest, most festive, most collaborative Community Living Days event yet – co-hosted by Vela Microboard Association, Spectrum and the 101 Friends Support Networks Project. Hope to see you there! Continue reading

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Special Thanks to The Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Vancouver Folk Music Festival 2010 This year thousands of folks gathered together on Jericho Beach to celebrate “the music” with friends and family and an opportunity to meet new people.  65 Artists and Groups from many corners of the globe … Continue reading

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Spectrum’s e-newsletter for April 2010

In this e-issue for April read about Scott Lowry, an exemplary team member from Wendy, Ene, Randy and Phil’s home, Manny’s first art show, Patrick and Paul writing a resume, Autism Awareness Month and an exciting gathering of self-advocates from all over the province.
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Provincial Budget Update

Community Living BC, our primary funder, is expecting only small budget increases for the next three years. Because CLBC has people approaching them for new services every year, they anticipate a funding shortfall this year. Continue reading

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News About People We Care About: Terri, Sandy, Ken, Lindsay, Patti, Satinder, Jamie, Velma and Lynn

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Jamie, Velma and Lynn have increasingly become familiar faces in their communities and beyond. Jamie’s enthusiasm at various community dances has enhanced other participants’ experiences. People have expressed how they feel as though they can let go of their inhibitions when he is present… Continue reading

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News from People We Care About: Nevada Smith

Nevada’s, two passions which he enjoys a lot are computers and music. Nevada’s love for music has exposed him to having the opportunity of playing a couple of gigs at the Fireside Café in Surrey with his family…. Continue reading

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Spectrum’s e-newsletter for December!

On behalf of Directors Ernie, Susan, Millie and Aaron, and our volunteer Board of Directors: we wish you all good things during the holiday season and throughout the rest of the year. To all our team members, thanks for going the extra mile so often – we’re amazed at all people do, that we often only hear about afterwards. To the folks that we support, our gratitude for letting us be part of your lives and enabling us to have careers in which we’re surrounded by success stories. To the families of you all, we really appreciate all the support you give us, and your trust, and your faith: thank you. To the communities that we’re part of – we’re thankful to be part of your neighbourhoods and lives. To our funders, our thanks for allowing us to be part of your decision-making teams and, over the last few years, trusting us with new work that we’ve found exciting and enriching… read more and find out about our Annual New Year’s Tea Continue reading

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Enterprising Non-Profits #fb

We’re excited about a potential new partnership with the folks at Enterprising Non-Profits…. Continue reading

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