Poverty reduction in Chilliwack is on the virtual agenda.
It’s the theme of the information and networking event for Chilliwack Healthy Community (CHC) network set for Thursday, Feb. 25, focused on a number of cutting-edge projects in Chilliwack.
Opening comments will be by Karin Rempel, program director at Sardis Doorway for Mothers and Children Society, and member of the CHC Poverty Reduction Task Team.
The event will feature CHC’s Poverty Story Book from Melissa Kendzierski, graphic recorder, Drawing Together Inc. There will be presentations on Pathways the new community service directory, Food Security in Chilliwack, Chilliwack Food Council, Chilliwack Community Food Hub, Chilliwack Community Food Security Assessment, and the DownTown Chilliwack Community Market.
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CHC is a network focused on affordable/accessible housing, mental health, addictions, poverty reduction and cultural safety and humility.
Registration for the Zoom meeting is only open until Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11:30 p.m.
Only registrants get the link, so register soon.
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