Congratulations to Acoustic Guitarist Don Alder, who has recently been presented with the Brand Laureate “International Brand Personality Award!” Don will be performing at our gala fundraiser on April 4th.
This distinctive award from the Pacific Asia Brands Foundation in Malaysia is endorsed by many dignitaries, including the King of Malaysia. The award is conferred to individuals who have contributed significantly to the lives of people around the world through their areas of expertise.
Don Alder becomes the 2nd Canadian to receive the prestigious award for his work as a world-leading fingerstyle guitarist and his significant contributions to the lives of people around the world.
Past recipients include HE Nelson Mandela, Hilary Clinton, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Canadian Astronaut Chris Hatfield. Some of the renowned musicians to receive the award include Deep Purple, Kenny G., Earth Wind & Fire and Chaka Khan.
The BC Coalition of People with Disabilities has received the notification below from the Ministry of Social Development about an office closure in the Vancouver Coastal Region:
Vancouver Coastal Region Service Delivery Change
As a result of Service Delivery changes in the Vancouver Coastal Region, the Fairview Employment and Assistance office located at:
201 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
will no longer be providing face to face services to the public effective February 4, 2013. Current clients of the Fairview office will be assigned to other offices as follows:
Clients living in the following postal codes: V6J, V6K, V6L, V6R, V6S, V6T
The new office is: China Creek Employment and Assistance Centre
201-475 East Broadway, Vancouver BC, V5T 1W9
1-866-866-0800
Clients living in the following postal codes: V5Y, V5Z, V6H, V6M, V6N
The new office is: Mountainview Employment and Assistance Centre
300-5550 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC, V5W 3Z4
1-866-866-0800
In order to further equalize distribution of files Clients living in the V5P, currently Mountainview postal code:
The new office is: Killarney Employment and Income Assistance Office
2280 Kingsway, Vancouver BC, V5N 5M9
1-866-866-0800
All clients with these postal codes will be notified of this change by letter and telephone. Posters regarding the change are visible in the transferring offices. If you have any questions, please contact:
Jean Lofthouse, Manager
Community Relations & Service Quality
Vancouver Coastal Region
604-660-2212 Jean.lofthouse@gov.bc.ca
Friday January 18, 7:00 pm
Gallery Gachet, 88 E Cordova Street, Vancouver
Admission by donation!!!
Founded by award-winning counselor, stand-up comic, and author of the The Happy Neurotic: How Fear and Angst Can Lead To Happiness and Success David Granirer, Stand Up For Mental Health teaches stand up comedy to people with mental illness. Come laugh your head off at this show that looks at the lighter side of taking meds, seeing counselors, getting diagnosed and surviving the mental health system.
