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"When I came here, I was looking for a community. Then I realized I was helping create one."
​~Anom 

Apologies for the delay in this post, busy weeks and then Spring Break!
​We had a busy morning, lots of updates, including:

• Kurling at the Abbotsford Curling Club March 5 1 to 5pm
• Key Club is coming to visit on April 11
• Scholarship Dinner with Peter B and School District #33 on March 2
  
• Chilliwack Hospice Gala is on March 4
• DCM in Sumas is March 13
• Soup Kitchen is March 11
• We received a lovely letter from the Spina Bifida group, thanking us for our donation in Valerie Tunbridge's name
• IHOP breakfast is on March 7
• Bowls of Hope annual dinner fundraiser is on May 5
• Board Meeting is on March 7

​John celebrated his birthday, we made sure he did not forget and we had guest speaker, Steve Anderson, from Chilliwack Senior Secondary this morning. Steve was here to talk to us about the Human Services Career Program he oversees at CSSS. This program is in partnership with SD#33, UFV, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The program aims "to create a reciprocal learning environment where CSSS, UFV and elementary students are learning together through relevant, engaging real life experiences." Steve spoke of some 'game-changing' cases where students were able to help students overcome barriers. This program empowers students, and sounds like it is having a very positive impact on our community and schools.
We wrapped up with Happy Bucks and a hope that the snow can stay away so Spring can arrive!

​Yours in Service,

​Michelle