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Save the Date - MARCH 7, 2012 6:00pm
Join us for an evening of inspiration, entertainment and celebration. Meet new and up and coming youth social entrepreneurs and hear from successful pioneers of this growing movement. Click here to read more about the program and click here to register. |
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Invest Your Money in Local Change
Join us at a forum on present and future options for putting savings, RRSPs and investment dollars into local, sustainable, ethical businesses to build a more self-reliant economy. Executive Director Rupert Downing will be on the panel. Click here to read a Focus Magazine article on the subject and event, |
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Provide your input into North Saanich
The District of North Saanich has contracted the Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria to produce an Economic Development Strategy for Agriculture. The Strategy involves consultation with community and agricultural stakeholders on measures to strengthen the agricultural economic sector in the District. To provide your input please use the attached survey and send to info@communitycouncil.ca. You can also call our offices at 383-6166 to speak to one of our team working on this project. Survey input needs to be provided by January 31. |
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Time to nominate your Food and Agriculture Champion
Once a year we take the time out to formally identify people, organizations, governments and businesses doing outstanding work in creating greater food security and more sustainable food systems in BC’s Capital Region. There is so much great work being done and these awards are an opportunity to say a big thank you, recognize people for their commitment and work, and inspire others in their work. Click here to download the nomination form.
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CR-FAIR presents - A Year in Review 2011
Click here to watch a PowerPoint slide show of the highlights of 2011. Also be sure to sign up for the Making Food Matter newsletter.
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New Report from our friends at Caledon
“It’s time to start a national conversation, and the ideas put forth in The Canada We Want in 2020 are the opening remarks. Over the next year, Canada 2020 will be leading live and online discussions with Canadians, towards policy solutions for Canada, we invite all Canadians to join in,” Click here to read, download or purchase the report.
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DRAFT - Charter for Community Action on Poverty
Doing it better together is the goal of a group of organizations and individuals working towards the end of Poverty in BC. Read this charter for proposed Community Action on Poverty Reduction and Prevention in our Region.
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Holiday Meals - plus emergency food and shelter resources
The Coalition to End Homelessness has a list of several organizations hosting holiday meals, as well as other great links to emergency food and shelter information. Community Social Planning Council is a supporter and partner of the Coalition to End Homelessness. Click here for the Holiday Meals list and here for the Coalition homepage and links to other lists.
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Volunteer Job Posting - Office Assistant
We are seeking a Microsoft maestro, especially in the areas of Access, Excel and Word. Someone who enjoys internet research and is equally comfortable with telephone work. Great opportunity for an undergrad to gain experience for their resume, or for a person looking to return to the workforce to get some current and up to date experience. Click here for the posting. Thank you.
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Local Food Matters - a Celebration at the Atrium - November 29, 2011
Come out and support the Vancouver Island Community Research Alliance (VICRA) as it presents findings from its new Local Food Project! Proceeds from the event will go to LifeCycles so come out and participate in the evening's festivities! Click here for more information. CR-FAIR co-sponsors this event.
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Job Posting - Program Manager
Job Posting - The Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria is seeking candidates for the newly developed position of Program Manager. The successful candidate will have specific expertise in program design, management and funding. PMP certification an asset. Click here to read the full posting.
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Listen to Rupert Downing on C-FAX 1070
Listen to executive director Rupert Downing on C-FAX 1070 with Ryan Price as they review the well attended City Hall and Families event last night hosted by Association of Family Serving Agencies (AFSA), an initiative of the Community Social Planning Council. Click here to listen to the interview recorded November 10, 2011. Approx. 5 minutes.
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Times Colonist article by Jeff Bell - great synopsis of what we do
A great article on the Community Social Planning Council that covers our 75 year history as a charity in Greater Victoria, who we are, what we do and what's coming up next. Click here to read the article. Click here to book an interview or speaking engagement with Rupert Downing.
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Listen to Rupert Downing on CBC
Listen to executive director Rupert Downing on CBC with Gregor Craigie discuss how municipalities can help families in our region in particular in the area of affordability. Click here to listen to the interview recorded November 9, 2011. Approx. 6 minutes.
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Let's Engage in Change
We encourage you to join us as sign a Consensus Statement on Victoria's Economic Development Strategy. This statement is in response to the City of Victoria's recently released Economic Development Strategy emphasizes a business-as-usual approach that includes building tourism, attracting outside investment and businesses, and expanding the airport.
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Call for CED organizations in BC's Capital Region
We want to connect with local social enterprises, co-operatives and businesses who are doing community economic development (CED) in the region. Please get in touch with Dibya Shrestha, Dibya@communitycouncil.ca if you are interested in being profiled in our website and/or partnering agencies websites and/or print media. We want to hear your stories, understand your business model and share with everyone interested.
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Powering-Up Event - City Halls and Families - November 9, 2011
Join CBC’s Gregor Craigie and a power-house panel at the Metro Theatre for this talk-show style forum, followed by an open-mic. We’ll look at what smart local governments can and are doing to support the delivery of community social services. The second in the Power-Up series. Click here to read more.
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New Report released on Affordable Housing finance options
Community Social Planning Council report "Social Finance Options for Affordable Housing in British Columbia’s Capital" is now available online. Click here to read the report. |
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Oct Events - Special Documentary Screening and Action Learning Event
Community Social Planning Council and the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness co-presenting two free events for Homelessness Action Week. Here are links to documents mentioned at these events.
CCEDNet
- Importance of Policy for CED
- Community-Based Planning
- Building a Federal Policy Framework & Prog Support for CED
- Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)
- Spence Neighbourhood Association
- Inner City Development Inc.
Coalition to End Homelessness
- Affordable Housing in the Capital Region: A Scarce Commodity - Section 2 of HUNGRY AND
HOMELESS
in Greater Victoria:
Fitting the Pieces
Together
Community Social Planning Council
- Social Finance Options for Affordable Housing in British Columbia’s Capital
- Become a member
- Join our mailing list - name your area(s) of interest
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Listen to Rupert Downing on C-FAX1070
Listen to Community Social Planning Council, Executive Director Rupert Downing's September 22nd interview with Frank Stanford on C-FAX 1070 Radio. Rupert talks about the 75 year history and the bright future of the Community Social Planning Council. Click here to listen. |
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Unsung Heroes - Nominations open
An unsung hero is a skilled, dedicated and diligent person who has served the larger community long and well but has never won the headlines. Their contributions within "social profit organizations," (otherwise known as non-profits) deserve to be better known, more fully appreciated and publicly applauded – because they will inspire the rest of us. Click here for the Nominations Package. |
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2010-2011 Annual Report released
Read our newly designed Annual Report complete with a two-page spread highlighting our four priority areas of work. Click here to read or download the report. |
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New edition of Making Food Matter
The fall edition of CR-FAIR's e-newsletter is now available. Also be sure to check out CR-FAIR's food-related events calendar. |
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You are invited to our - AGM on September 21, 2011
Our AGM this year will be held on September 21st at the the Burnside Gorge Community Centre. Join us for a tasty lunch, great networking and three great speakers addressing this years theme: Community Investment. Click here for more information. Click here for your invitation. Members attend free. Click here for our membership form. Forms and payment (cash or cheque only) will be accepted at the AGM registration desk. |
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Membership Renewal Time
It is almost September our traditional membership renewal time. Click here to read more about membership in the Community Social Planning Council and to downlad our our membership form. |
