Bournemouth, 2 December 2024 – Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes joined volunteers at Bournemouth Foodbank’s Tesco Winter Food Collection this past weekend to encourage donations and raise awareness of the growing need for foodbank support in the community. Hayes, who handed out shopping lists to customers on Saturday, praised the generosity of residents while highlighting […]
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On Giving Tuesday, Chris Jarvis has launched this year’s Big Christmas Appeal in a bid to double the number of free and discounted tickets that Lighthouse Poole gives away to those who experience disadvantage. “For some people this might be the only chance they have to experience live theatre, which can be a life-changing experience,” said […]
Original Broadcast Date: December 5, 2024. Summary: Potential government change and uncertainty can have devastating consequences. Bay Street leaders are actively preparing and executing their government relations programs in the months that remain. Nonprofit leaders need to do the same. This workshop will help nonprofits to navigate changes on the horizon. Key Topics: Preparing for […]
Do you feel unsure about the value you provide at work? A key element on your journey to career clarity is accessing your innate strengths. When you begin to lead with your strengths, you naturally feel more confident, energized and inspired. Unfortunately, most people have a tendency to focus on what they are lacking. Here’s […]
YMCA WorkWell is proud to announce the launch of the “Leading for Well-being” leadership certification program, a four-week virtual course designed to equip current and emerging leaders with the tools to create a thriving workplace culture. The program, running from February to April 2025, aims to deliver practical strategies for fostering well-being in the workplace. […]
According to the results of a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of CanadaHelps, more than half of Canadians (56%) with annual household incomes below $60,000 are unsure if they can continue to afford basic needs such as food, shelter and health services, or if they will be forced to turn to charities for help. The […]
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, hosts its annual Christmas Concert at St. Peter’s Church in Bournemouth town centre on Wednesday, December 11. The evening, supported by Colten Care, will be hosted by Blair Crawford, the founder and president of Hope FM. Doors open at 6pm and guests can expect captivating festive performances from Sound of […]
The Public Health Agency of Canada announced that applications are now open for the Youth Mental Health Fund. The program will fund projects of up to $500,000 per fiscal year, and projects may be up to 48 months in length. The goal of the Fund is to enhance the capacity of community health organizations to […]
According to a recent TELUS Mental Health Index, physically active employees were reported to lose 10 fewer working days of productivity annually in comparison to their sedentary counterparts. The Index for September 2024 found that workers’ mental health had improved from August, and the mental health scores of managers continue to be higher than the […]
The Canadian Mental Health Association published The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 Report: Mapping the Landscape of Mental Health, Addictions, and Substance Use Health. The report is a comprehensive and evidence-based map of the landscape of mental health, addictions and substance use in Canada. The study analyzes national mental health and substance use […]