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.

COMMUNITY GARDENS ~ The Community Gardens are in the back yard of PHC and the space is used for PHC to plant food for the Food Depot and for community allotments. The gardens continue to grow and this year watch for the construction of the Golden Garden for seniors.

GOLDEN 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

PLANT A ROW - GROW A ROW ~ PHC provides local gardening enthusiasts with seeds to plant an extra row to provide fresh produce for the Food Depot.

VIOLENCE PREVENTION & RESPONSE (VPR) ~ In 2007 this team organized a drop-in for women who were facing challenges in their relationship. The VPR committee is presently developing a Crisis Response program to address the immediate needs of women living with violence in their relationships.

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.

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/ or click here

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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