Gabriola Island People For A Healthy Community ~ Programs

PHC Programs

EMERGENCY FOOD DEPOT (EFD) ~ The EFD supports families and individuals experiencing food shortages and hunger. About fifty households a month access the food depot on Gabriola. One third of those being fed are children.

SOUP SOCIAL ~ Every Monday and Tuesday, 10 am to 1 pm warm soup, coffee and muffins are served to community residents. All are welcome. Silva Bay generously supplies the nourishing soup.

THE FOOD DEPOT GARDEN ~ The Food Depot Garden supplies fresh vegetables for distribution to folks living in poverty. The garden is tended by volunteers and our summer student.

KIDS IN THE GARDEN ~ How young is too young to learn about food security? Never too young at PHC! Ten children are registered to work in their garden plot this year. The Kids in the Garden program is meant to bring children together in an inter-generational and diverse environment to participate in gardening activities that will foster an awareness of and respect of the natural environment and its impact on human lives.

It is a program that will teach children basic gardening skills and knowledge of how food is grown. The purupose is also to introduce the idea of food security and the knowledge that not everyone always has enough to eat and to this end a row of food will be planted for the PHC Emergency Food Depot. Appreciation to EJ Hurst for volunteering to coordinate the program.

DRAGON GARDEN FOR SENIORS ~ A project coordinator has been hired and an advisory group of seniors is presently working at the design and construction of this special garden. See Press Release for more information by clicking here ~ Press Release

Dragon Garden Helping Hands

VIOLENCE PREVENTION & RESPONSE (VPR) ~ Press Release

CHRISTMAS BUREAU ~ We help to reduce the stress and isolation for many families in our midst who often find the holiday season a difficult time of year.

CITIZEN ADVOCATE CONSULTATIONS ~ An advocate from the Nanaimo Citizen Advocacy Association is at PHC the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 11am to 2pm. She will meet with people to discuss their issues related to residential tenancy issues, dispute resolution, income assistance and disability benefits, government agencies etc.

SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT TRANSITIONS (SET) ~ People are welcome to come Tuesdays, 12:30 to 3:30 to meet an employment consultant. She will help with a job search, resume writing, interview skills and career counselling. Services provided by SET are funded by Service Canada. For more information contact us or visit the SET website at SET Nanaimo

WEDNESDAY WOMEN ~ Every third Wednesday of the month (2 – 4 pm) is open for women to meet for discussions, learning, special guest speakers, and workshops on issues of choice by and for women..

HOME AND GARDEN TOUR ~ This fabulous community fundraiser is full of delights as people tour the island's great homes and gardens. This popular annual fundraiser involves the whole community and many volunteers. For more information visit their website at http://gabriolatour.islandbrowser.com/ Click here for press release.

ANNUAL SPIRIT FEAST ~ On Dec. 25th PHC organizes a community feast for all Gabriola residents. A great event! For more information, click here ~ Spirit Fest

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