
Karin Kirkpatrick
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A child and adolescence psychologist with BC Children's Hospital says most kids will need support before going back to school and suggests parents and caregivers start preparing them now—and offers a number of suggestion about how to do so. vancouversun.com/news/covid-19-…
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Some good local information from Pivot Legal - Support Local Black-led Organizations pivotlegal.org/support_local_…
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If you're a youth in care or on independant living and you aren't getting enough support during COVID-19, contact the @RCYBC at 1-800-476-3933 or rcy@rcybc.ca #covidandkidsbc

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100%.
Canucks stand against hatred, racism, discrimination in any form. There's work to be done, here and everywhere. #WeAreAllCanucks
Vancouver Canucks@Canucks
We can do better. #DifferentTogether #BlackLivesMatter
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Doesn't he have another important issue he should be focusing on? Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/6999430/d…
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Check out my latest article: Being a non-profit organization should not mean being an impoverished organization linkedin.com/pulse/being-no… via @LinkedIn
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“To the people that are threatened by us - I have bad news for you. This is only the beginning” @GretaThunberg
No time to waste, no planet B. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateStrike #climatestrikecanada #FridaysForFuture #cdnpoli #bcpoli #stopTMx @JustinTrudeau
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@GretaThunberg @dogwoodbc Thank you, Greta, for all you doing. I look forward to all these young people getting to vote in a few years.
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School strike week 62 Vancouver, BC. With Severn Cullis-Suzuki!
Police say 15 000 people.
#climatestrike #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate

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@CTVVancouver More transit options will help keep our young people safe. I met a young woman on Granville Street earlier this year while I was coming back from dinner. She was alone and quite upset that she couldn't get a taxi - it put her in a very vulnerable position.
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With one of the busiest days of the year for taxis just around the corner, a Coquitlam city councillor says there simply aren't enough ways to get around safely during the holiday season. bc.ctvnews.ca/we-need-to-get…
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Crew from @BCChildrensHosp make an AMAZING spaghetti dinner at @Directions_FSGV with grated cheese piled a mile high 🧀

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We are excited about our upcoming fundraiser and 90th anniversary. You can still get tickets! fsgv.ca/soiree/
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Please re-tweet this to your friends and family in Metro @VanFamServices . Come join us or support us with a donation - no matter the size. twitter.com/Directions_FSG…
Directions Youth Services@Directions_FSGV
It's not too late to register for #anightinthelife! Our press release explains the crucial role food plays in transformation, and how youth experiencing homelessness feel the impacts of food insecurity the most. ow.ly/VlkB30iEe9i #vancouver #events #FSGV #foodsecurity
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Thanks @georgiastraight for this excellent article on how #foodsecurity in #Vancouver impacts youth experiencing homelessness. straight.com/food/1038191/u… #anightinthelife #FSGV
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@yvryimby @RioTheatre We r a non-profit beside the Rio. Don't let us get lost in the conversation. #FSGV wants 2 be able 2 provide community space & affordable rental. Can't do it w/ current building- innovative development can meet goals of theatre & #FSGV.
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Thank you so much, CBC! You helped us celebrate our good work today. We'd love to come back to talk more about our awesome programs and people! twitter.com/CBCEarlyEditio…
CBCEarlyEdition@CBCEarlyEdition
Back in 1928 @VanFamServices was a group with just one case worker with a startup fund of 25-dollars. Now it's one of the largest providers of social services in the province with more than 500 employees. CEO @KarinFSGV says they've come a long way.
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Raising #minimumwage is good for public health: low-income BCians at greater risk of chronic disease & more likely to suffer from diabetes, heart disease, anxiety & depression than people with higher incomes. Ultimately, a #LivingWage is required #bcpoli policynote.ca/raising-the-mi…
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