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Lead the way

Forget me not

For inspiring young minds

Good for all people

Providing help for today & hope for tomorrow

I believe in my community

Share a little magic

Finding answers.

For life.

Seniors helping seniors

Creating a future without breast cancer

Giving hope today

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OUNDATIONS

Lead the way

Forget me not

For inspiring young minds

Good for all people

Providing help for today & hope for tomorrow

I believe in my community

Share a little magic

Finding answers.

For life.

Seniors helping seniors

Creating a future without breast cancer

Giving hope today

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Foundations is a publication of The Daily News and publishes twice a year, providing information on various charities at work in the community.

Foundations is a fundraising vehicle for participating charities, with each receiving a percentage of the profits.

Publisher: Tim Shoults Special Publications Manager: Kevin Dergez Advertising sales: Karen Kornelson Editor: Danna Bach Writer: Kara Chow Layout/Design: Lorraine Winter Cover design: Jennifer Poohachoff

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Kamloops Is A City Full Of ‘Community’

FEATURED INSIDE The charitable work of foundations is the bedrock of our community. Find out more about some of these organizations, how you can support their work or volunteer your time.

Sclerosis Society >> Multiple Kamloops Chapter Society of B.C. >> Alzheimer Kamloops Area and Stroke >> Heart Foundation of B.C. & Yukon and District >> Kamloops Seniors Outreach Society Brothers-Big Sisters >> Big of Kamloops and Region Breast >> Canadian Cancer Foundation >> Kamloops Food Bank >> Kamloops Rotaract Club Salvation >> The Army in Free >> Students Enterprise (SIFE) Nicola Cariboo >> Thompson United Way

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To the people and organizations who work so generously in service to others — thank you!

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city is just a congregation of buildings and strangers. It can be cold, lonely, frightening, even dangerous.

A community, on the other hand, is a warm, welcoming place, where people come together to live, learn, thrive and prosper together.

Kamloops is a city that is full of community — people working as individuals and together through hundreds of strong local organizations to make life better, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone, every day. These organizations are the foundation of our community — and we want to celebrate them.

The Daily News is proud to introduce Foundations, a special feature profiling community groups and the hard-working volunteers and professionals who bring them to life.

Some of them are dedicated to fighting debilitating diseases, like Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and breast cancer.

Others are focused on making sure our senior population can

live in safety, health and dignity.

Some are working with our children — our most precious resource — to ensure they grow up strong, healthy and happy.

Or they provide food, shelter and clothing to those less fortunate in our community. Whatever the cause, they all have one thing in common — service.

Without these Foundations, Kamloops would be a much poorer community — not just for those who are helped by these agencies and the dedicated volunteers who give of themselves to make them function, but for all of us.

We invite you to join us in this exciting initiative, and we urge you to help contribute to their success, be it by donating money, goods, your time, or simply by saying “thank you” to those who work so hard to help others in our community.

Let’s celebrate our strong Foundations together.

Tim Shoults, Publisher, The Daily News

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ultiple sclerosis is a complex disease. It affects vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility.

The effects of the disease are physical, emotional, financial, last a lifetime and unfortunately, there is no cure.

Thankfully, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada (MS Society) is here to help. Through support groups, education and by raising awareness, the society is working hard to find a cure for this devastating disease.

“Our mission is to be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis,” says Natasha Chisholm, the Kamloops MS Society’s manager and fundraising co-ordinator. “We are also looking to enable people affected

by MS and enhance their quality of life.”

According to Chisholm, there are at least 75,000 people in Canada living with MS. Unfortunately the disease can be hard to diagnose, so it is never known how many people in a direct area are living with it.

The Kamloops Chapter of the MS Society gives back to the community in so many different ways, through support groups, get-togethers and educational seminars.

“We have social lunches for people who have MS so they can come out and be in a more social atmosphere.

We have lots of education seminars that take place,” says Chisholm. “We had a nurse from the MS clinic in Kelowna come out and do a presentation

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Our mission is to be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis.

We are also looking to enable people affected by MS and enhance their quality of life.

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Representing the Kamloops chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society is, from left, administration and communications assistant Leanne Fisher, chapter manag-

on lots of different things that affect MS.” “We also have what’s called an

>> CITYFOUNDATION Multiple Sclerosis Society Kamloops Chapter 250-314-0773 180-546 St Paul St. www.mssociety.ca

er and fundraising co-ordinator Natasha Chisholm, chapter assistant Charlotte Rollans and community services co-ordinator Cyndi Lion.

equipment provision program. If you need a wheelchair or some sort of walking aid there are a lot of different things we will fund if you are not able to afford such equipment,” she says.

“We also have a legal advocacy program as well, so if (clients) are having issues with their taxes because they’re claiming disability we have someone who can help them on the legal side of things.”

There is always an opportunity to help support the MS Society. In early September, it hosted the RONA MS

­ Natasha — Chisholm, Kamloops MS Society’s manager and fundraising co-ordinator

Bike Tour, a fundraising event where people collected pledges and then rode along the Rivers Trail.

In 2009, the tour raised more than $57,000 locally, which went towards MS research and providing services for those living with the disease. This year, the tour has raised more than $30,000 and the total is still climbing as late pledges come in.

To find out more about how you can help the MS Society find a cure, visit www.mssociety.ca or call the Kamloops Chapter office at 250-3140773.

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The Alzheimer Society in Kamloops is a resource centre. We provide support and education in Kamloops and outlying areas. We also have support groups for people with early stage Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

— Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator

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n Canada, every five minutes a person will be diagnosed with some form of Alzheimer’s disease.

In British Columbia, there are 70,000 people diagnosed with some form of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and of that number, 10,000 people are baby boomers under the age of 65.

The numbers, like the disease, are overwhelming, but luckily, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. is able to provide support and education, raise public awareness, advocate for the improvement of dementia care, and search for the causes and the cures.

“The Alzheimer Society in Kamloops is a resource centre,” said Tara Hildebrand, support and education co-ordinator for the Central Interior.

“We provide support and education in Kamloops and outlying areas.

We also have support groups for people with early stage Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.”

With these support services, families know they don’t have to walk the dementia journey alone. The Alzheimer Society’s peer support groups, the Dementia Helpline and community-based resource centres provide safe and comfortable environments for people to seek assistance, share their experiences, and learn new ways to live with the disease.

The society also provides information and education to help families build the knowledge, skills and confidence to live well with dementia.

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Representing the Alzheimer Society of B.C. in Kamloops is, at left, Marg Rodgers, the volunteer chairwoman of the Investors Group Walk for Memories which takes place Jan.

It provides knowledge and skills that help people diagnosed with the disease and their families navigate the journey they face.

Volunteers also play a huge role for

>> CITYFOUNDATION Alzheimer Society of B.C. Kamloops Area 250-377-8200 543 Battle St. www.alzheimerbc.org

30. Pictured centre is Tara Hildebrand, the support and education co-ordinator. At right, is Linda Healy-support volunteer at 543 Battle St.

the Alzheimer Society and Hildebrand’s group of supportive volunteers help with everything from running the office on Battle Street to conducting support groups and fundraisers.

“Our volunteers are a very integral part of the society,” she said.

“All of the support group facilitators are volunteers. For the Walk for Memories, our main volunteer is Marg Rogers and she’s an amazing woman. She needs at least 65 volunteers for the walk, so there’s a huge need for them.”

Another big fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society is Coffee Break,

which can be held by businesses, groups, or communities on any given day.

“Coffee Break is a place for people to sit down, get together, have a cup of coffee and get to know each other and make a donation for the Alzheimer Society,” Hildebrand said.

“These happen all across Canada on no specific day. In 2009, over $40,000 was raised.”

To learn how you can volunteer for the Walk for Memories, host your own Coffee Break, or donate, visit the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s website, listed at left.

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Heart and Stroke Foundation staff and volunteers, from left, Lynn Vicars, Brenda Rezansoff, Denise Jolie, Teresa

gion, teaching them about healthy

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food choices, exercise and the risks of smoking.

“Our children and schools are our strongest advocates and work very hard in educating both themselves and others on heart disease and stroke,” Moore said.

“We have a fantastic partnership with many of the schools in Kamloops.”

Even further, more than 45 businesses and organizations in Kamloops show their support for the foundation by riding the Big Bike

through downtown Kamloops.

Anyone can volunteer to captain a team, help with organizing and team recruitment or assist during the event itself.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation is constantly striving to improve the health of people in the Kamloops and Cariboo area.

If you are interested in volunteering or supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon, please get in touch. See contact information at left.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon could not do the work that we do without our volunteers, they are truly at the heart of the foundation. The volunteerism in Kamloops is amazing. We strive on making meaningful volunteer opportunities; creating proactive volunteer engagement. ­ Teresa — Moore, KamloopsCariboo Area manager

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he Heart and Stroke Foundation, strives to combat cardiovascular disease through prevention, early intervention and effective treatment, and help people of all ages and walks of life by providing fun and educational ways to stay healthy and improve their health.

There are many ways to become involved with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon in your community, and there are a number of fun and exciting fundraising and volunteer opportunities right here in Kamloops.

“The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon could not do the work that we do without our volunteers, they are truly at the heart of the foundation,” said Teresa Moore, Kamloops-Cariboo Area manager.

“The volunteerism in Kamloops is amazing. We strive on making meaningful volunteer opportunities; creating proactive volunteer engagement.”

One way to help out is to volunteer in the Kamloops office, which is “a great way to support the foundation’s cause while enhancing your own skills,” Moore said.

You can also volunteer to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s school programs, Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart, or simply donate to help certify area teachers as HeartSmart Kids instructors.

This past year alone those teachers have reached more than 10,000 elementary school children in the re-

— Suzan Goguen, Seniors Outreach Society’s manager

Many Helping Hands Give Support To Seniors

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rowing old isn’t always easy, and adapting to life’s little changes can be challenging. The job of the folks at the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society is to assist those individuals who can benefit from a friendly helping hand.

“We are a non-profit society providing services exclusively for seniors in Kamloops and the area,” says Suzan Goguen, the Seniors Outreach Society’s manager. “We believe the programs we deliver are core services and they address the priorities of the community. Of course, all of our programs are also free.”

The Seniors Outreach Society currently has more than 450 registered clients who use the shopping, counselling, elder abuse support, volunteer outreach, and friendly visitor programs. The general public also calls in and uses the society’s information and referral service, so the Seniors Outreach Society is a busy one that relies on its base of volunteers on a daily basis.

“Our volunteers are absolutely crucial to our success,” says Goguen.

“We have about 90 volunteers, and a good 50 to 70 of them are quite active. They help to coordinate and run many of our programs. If we didn’t have our volunteers we could not run our shopping program.”

That shopping program is extremely popular and has two different components. For those who are able to get out and about on their own, the Seniors Outreach Society arranges

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The Seniors Outreach Services Society wears several hats, including the Safeway Shopping Program. Among the volunteers, in foreground, Beryl Brown, left, and Sally

transportation with the local HandyDART system once a week and takes them to Safeway on either the North

>> CITYFOUNDATION Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society 250-828-0600 103- 540 Seymour St.

or South Shore. At the store, volunteers give participants a hand by reading labels or getting items that might be out of their reach, for example. Seniors with mobility issues can simply phone in an order to volunteers and the volunteers will do the shopping and then take care of delivery.

The Senior Peer Counselling program deals with all kinds of situations — from helping seniors fill out forms to assistance with budgets. The

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counsellors also help when situations such as elder abuse arise, for example. The Friendly Visitor program provides a friendly face for clients to share a laugh, book or walk with.

“These seniors may not have family close by who can provide them with that kind of support, so we provide it for them,” Goguen said.

If you would like to volunteer for the Kamloops and District Seniors Outreach Society, give them a call at 250-828-0600.

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Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Kamloops staff, from left, Tammy Webb, mentoring co-ordinators Ryan Kerr and Pam Bragg, administrative assistant Cindy Karpiak, renew

just about everybody has what it takes to be a volunteer.

>> CITYFOUNDATION Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Kamloops and Region 250-374-6148 821 Seymour St. www.bbbskamloops.ca

A former Big Sister, who is now a Big Brothers-Big Sisters board member, shares her story: “I met my first little sister 24 years ago,” she recalled. Sandy, eight years old invited her to a meet-the-teacher night because her mom couldn’t make it.

She attempted to introduce her Big to a classmate: “This is Terri, my sister,” hesitating, she continued, “well, she’s not really my sister, she’s kind of a half-sister.” Looking at Terri she said: “I don’t really know how to explain you!” She asked her friend if

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she had ever heard of those “Big Brothers-Big Sister things,” and her friend exclaimed excitedly: “I want one of those!”

The match lasted more than seven years and since they outgrew the program, they have stayed in touch.

There is a special place in Terri’s heart for Sandy who will always be a part of her extended family.

Make a difference in a child’s life. If you would like to learn more about volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters, call their office at 250-374-6148.

This is Terri, my sister.

Well, she’s not really my sister, she’s kind of a halfsister.”

Looking at Terri she said: “I don’t really know how to explain you!”

She asked her friend if she had ever heard of those ‘Big Brothers-Big Sister things,’ and her friend exclaimed excitedly: ‘I want one of those!’

— Terri, Big Brothers-Big Sisters board member, former Big Sister

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ike peanut butter needs jelly, every Little needs a Big. For Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops and Region, partnering mentors with children in need of a role model is a daily routine.

Created in 1963, the Kamloops Big Brothers-Big Sisters agency strives to provide mentorship for kids who could benefit from such a relationship.

Three programs are run out of the office, the traditional mentoring program, which encompasses one-onone and couples relationships, the inschool mentoring and the teen mentoring programs.

With the traditional mentoring program, an adult volunteer is matched up with a child, or “Little” between the ages of six and 16. The “Big” spends two to four hours per week with a Little. For those who still want to volunteer but have a busy schedule, there is the in-school program, in which a Big spends one hour a week with their Little at their school. Teens in Grades 11 and 12 are encouraged to become involved with in-school mentoring as well.

Big Brothers-Big Sisters is looking for role models — people who’d like to share experiences with young people. The organization takes care to match volunteers with a child who seems compatible, and shares similar interests.

There are people from all walks of life who volunteer for the agency, and with the wide variety of options,

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Each survivor has been through something horrible in their life and their family has survived a lot as well, so having the support of the community and the local programs that the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation funds are crucial since breast cancer takes its toll on everyone.

— Megan Lepp, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure in Kamloops

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Run For The Cure: Huge Volunteer-Led Event T

he words “breast cancer” can shatter a person’s world, but the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation does everything it can to empower those who battle the disease, those who have overcome it, and the families who stand behind them.

On Oct. 3, the members of the Kamloops community came out to support those who have been affected by breast cancer by running or walking in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

Megan Lepp, volunteer communications and promotions co-ordinator with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation’s CIBC Run for the Cure in Kamloops, said supporting those who have fought breast cancer and raising awareness about the cause is what the Foundation is about.

“Each survivor has been through something horrible in their life and their family has survived a lot as well, so having the support of the community and the local programs that the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation funds are crucial since breast cancer takes its toll on everyone.”

The Canadian Breast Cancer CIBC Run for the Cure is the largest singleday volunteer-led fundraising event in Canada, and is truly an emotional event. After months of fundraising, planning, and hard work, the reward is priceless.

The run has once again raised millions of dollars across Canada to support prevention, early detection,

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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure committee members, from left, back row is stewardship co-ordinator Karri Loadman, site co-ordinator April Chudley, route co-ordinator Yanni Giftakis, survivor engagement Bonnie Boychuk, site/outreach/promotions/

treatment and research, and not only that, but the money raised by British Columbians will stay in B.C. to benefit its citizens. This year the run took

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place on Oct. 3 in 60 communities across Canada.

“It’s a really emotional day,” Lepp said. “All of the survivors at the Run get a pink T-shirt and just seeing the number of pink T-shirts is quite astounding. You see the impact that breast cancer has on Kamloops and then you hear some of these women’s stories, the stories of the sponsors and volunteers and it really does affect every person in some way.”

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is a volunteer-based event; a team of individuals plan the Run in Kamloops and do everything from answering phones to making pink ribbons to organizing the logistics of run day.

If you would like to learn more about participating, donating or volunteering for the next Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure visit www.cbcf.org.

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o one should go hungry or lack the nutrients they need to be healthy.

At the Kamloops Food Bank, nutrition starts in the womb, and in the coming months, it’s hoped that the Basics for Babies campaign will help feed little mouths before they even enter the world.

The B100 Basics for Babies takes place on Nov. 25 from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Coast Canadian Inn. Admission is only $15 and the majority of proceeds go towards the food bank. Donations of baby formula, baby food and baby necessities are greatly appreciated.

Each year the B100 Basics for Babies is held to increase awareness as well as food and funds for the most vulnerable clients at the food bank.

In 2009, $25,000 was generated through the breakfast, an increase of $7,000 from 2008.

“We hope to increase our number this year by at least 10 per cent,” says Kamloops Food Bank executive director Bernadette Siracky.

“This has been a difficult year for charitable organizations, so we’re really thankful that our donors are able to keep up with the level that they were at last year. We’re just really thankful for everything we get.”

The Kamloops Food Bank provides weekly pre-natal, non-perishable hampers to women once they have doctor’s proof that they are pregnant and their due date is recorded by the food bank.

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>> CITYFOUNDATION Kamloops Food Bank 171 Wilson St. 250-376-2252

Once mom has the baby, the food bank provides mom and baby with a “Baby Bundle,” full of necessities including soap, shampoo, cream, diaper cream, blankets, soothers and any other items that the food bank has available.

The food bank will also continue to provide weekly post-natal hampers for the first six months to ensure that mom has adequate nutrition to breastfeed.

Through the generosity of the community the food bank is also able to provide baby clothes and blankets to its clients, and accepts donations year round.

“You can drop off any donations at any at the local grocery stores,” Siracky said.

“You can also drop items off directly at the food bank on the North Shore on Wilson Street.”

The food bank is always looking for volunteers, not just for special events like the B100 Basics for Babies breakfast, but on a day-to-day basis as well.

If you would like to volunteer for the Kamloops Food Bank, give them a call at 250-376-2252.

This has been a difficult year for charitable organizations, so we’re really thankful that our donors are able to keep up with the level that they were at last year. We’re just really thankful for everything we get.

— Bernadette Siracky Kamloops Food Bank executive director

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Kamloops Food Bank executive director Bernadette Siracky and Kyla Cain, volunteer co-ordinator, show items for the “Baby Bundles” for new moms at the food action centre on Wilson Street. The Basic for Babies event that takes place at the end of November highlights the need for donations of baby items in support of new moms.

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We’ve done a few projects in Kamloops — we work a lot with Big Brothers-Big Sisters.

We’ve also done what we call Camp Focus for youths aged 14 to 18. It teaches public speaking skills, leadership skills and stuff like that. We also volunteer and do the Rotary Food Drives twice a year (for the Kamloops Food Bank).

— Natasha Chisholm, Rotaract Kamloops’ president

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or the Kamloops Rotaract Club, the phrase “Service Above Self” isn’t just a motto, it’s a way of life.

Rotaract is the youth arm of Rotary International, a humanitarian organization that encourages ethical standards and helps to build goodwill and peace in the world.

Rotaract is a service club for men and women ages 18 to 30 years old, and there are more than 7,000 such clubs in about 163 different countries.

Meeting the same criteria as Rotary International, the Kamloops club undertakes service projects in the community and internationally as well.

As described on the Rotary International website, all Rotaract efforts begin at the local, grassroots level, with members addressing their community’s physical and social needs, while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.

“We’ve done a few projects in Kamloops — we work a lot with Big Brothers-Big Sisters,” says Natasha Chisholm, Rotaract Kamloops’ president.

“We’ve also done what we call Camp Focus for youths aged 14 to 18.

It teaches public speaking skills, leadership skills and stuff like that. We also volunteer and do the Rotary Food Drives twice a year (for the Kamloops Food Bank).”

Rotaract members also apply the “4-Way Test” to all facets of their ac-

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tivities. In each instance they ask: “Is it the Truth?, Is it fair to all concerned?, Will it build goodwill and

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better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”

Its main focus is professional development since the club consists of both professionals and students and strives to give back to the community, network and grow individually and professionally.

Members are also encouraged to meet new people, make friends, and have a good time, and the club fos-

ters this through a great mix of meetings, events, projects and socials.

“We have between 20 and 25 members,” says Chisholm, who welcomes anyone between the ages of 18 and 30 to join.

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We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers. It wouldn’t be possible. Our kettles are totally manned by our volunteers. That’s a big campaign (and it requires) a lot of people power.

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Representing the Salvation Army — a church with a social arm — are Officer Major Sharleen McTaggart,

the corner.

The kettle campaign is the biggest fundraiser for the charitable organization, and provides it with the ma-

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jority of the money that keeps it going throughout the year. The largest focus of the campaign is its volunteer recruitment, as volunteers are required to man the kettles outside of businesses starting in mid-November right up to Christmas Eve. “We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers,” McTaggart says.

“It wouldn’t be possible. Our kettles are totally manned by our volunteers.

That’s a big campaign (and it requires) a lot of people power.”

The Salvation Army also uses volunteers for its street ministry truck.

Some volunteers help prepare the meal, while others take the truck out and deliver the food.

“There are always lots of things we can use volunteers for,” McTaggart says. “We’re always looking for more.”

Those interested in volunteering for the Christmas Kettle Campaign is asked to call 250-554-1611 and ask for Heather.

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he Salvation Army’s motto is “Give hope today,” but in Kamloops, they give much more than just hope. They fill bellies with hot meals and food hampers, provide the tools to learn with the back to school program, and so much more.

“The Salvation Army is a church first and foremost, but we are a church with a social arm,” says the Salvation Army’s Corps. Officer Major Sharleen McTaggart.

“There are a number of products and services that we help the community with,” she says.

“We provide emergency food hampers, emergency food services, a daily bread line, and a weekly hot meal program in our dining room every Wednesday evening; we provide a twice-weekly street ministry service on Tuesdays and Thursdays in downtown Kamloops.”

The Salvation Army also has a birthday club where it provides the children of their clients with a cake and a toy, and there is also a Back-toSchool program for youngsters heading back to class.

Most recently, the Salvation Army provided approximately 60 backpacks to students and also started two new programs, one assisting grandparents who are raising their grandchildren, and another providing financial and budgeting information to its clients.

The Salvation Army is also well known for its Christmas hampers and kettle campaign, which is just around

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For Inspiring Young Minds, we go into high schools and teach students about budgeting and finance — and we help them to see where they want to go with their future. With Dollars and Sense, we work with people with brain injuries and help them with budgeting and we do workshops with them.

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tudents in Free Enterprise (SIFE), is a global non-profit organization with chapters in more than 40 different countries around the world.

In Kamloops, SIFE is a studentbased entrepreneurial group from Thompson Rivers University with members from all areas of concentrations and faculties.

Brooke Petersmeyer, SIFE’s vicepresident of marketing and TRU business student, explains that the group works to improve the quality of life on the campus and in the community.

“We’re just looking to further our education and we have an environment where we can positively learn and do what we love,” she says. “As a non-profit, we have focused on entrepreneurship but are working on social work-like things as well.”

One of the ways SIFE accomplishes this to reach out to people in the community who are looking for help with their business’s finances or marketing, free of charge. SIFE also runs programs including Inspiring Young Minds and Dollars and Sense.

“For Inspiring Young Minds, we go into high schools and teach students about budgeting and finance — and we help them to see where they want to go with their future,” Petersmeyer says.

“With Dollars and Sense, we work with people with brain injuries and help them with budgeting and we do workshops with them.”

According to its website, in past Inspiring Young Minds projects, SIFE

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TRU Students In Free Enterprise are, back row from left, project manager Daniel Houghton, VP finance Jeremy Comazzetto, VP marketing Brooke Petersmeyer and proj-

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about budgeting, finance and entrepreneurship through interactive games, and taught Grade 12 students about global economics.

SIFE’s reach into the community goes further than the young minds of high school students. Another program, called TRU Consulting, is designed for university students looking to enhance their practical knowledge while assisting local entrepreneurs with their businesses.

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“We help businesses that are struggling in the community and help them with their finances, marketing and other things that they need help with.”

Petersmeyer explained that any TRU student can get involved, and that there is no sign-up cost.

“Anyone can come to a meeting and help out with our projects,” she said.

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been a plan written to end homelessness. This is a community-wide initiative that has been convened at the United Way table. That is probably the best example of building community capacity. If we can address homelessness in five years, that’s going to affect everybody in Kamloops.”

This project goes beyond just housing people. It co-ordinates all of the support services to people who might be at risk of being homeless or are in emergency and transitional housing, and finding ways to help those people find independence once they

are housed.

“We have to find a way to keep them housed, and then we have to find a way for them to become more independent,” Aynsley says. “There have been lots of organizations that are doing pieces of this and we really hope that the community plan to end homelessness will bring it all together.”

For more information on how you can take part in one of the United Way’s initiatives, visit its website at www.unitedwaytnc.ca/Get-Involved/ volunteer.php.

— Brenda Aynsley, Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way executive director

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We have to find a way to keep them housed, and then we have to find a way for them to become more independent.

There have been lots of organizations that are doing pieces of this and we really hope that the community plan to end homelessness will bring it all together.

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The United Way brings people and resources together to improve community capacity through initiatives including the Days of Caring, Volunteer Leadership Development for non-profits, the Youth Initiative Grants and Success by Six programs.

These initiatives help businesses, non-profits and individuals.

“In addition to providing funds that we raise to local organizations in town, we also find ways for them to increase their organizational capacity,” says Brenda Aynsley, Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way executive director.

“We also have a national partnership with labour. We work closely with the Kamloops and District Labour Council to help support all people in Kamloops and we’re working with them on some new initiatives in the community.”

The project Aynsley is especially proud of is the new Homelessness Action Plan, which launched in September. The plan is a community-wide initiative partnering with several local non-profits, including the ASK Wellness Centre, the Elizabeth Fry Society, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the City of Kam-

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