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Sexualized violence is a power-based crime.

In times when powerlessness and uncertainty can compound, individuals with intersecting identities of marginalization and vulnerable communities are at higher risk of experiencing gender-based violence.

We invite you to an online community conversation on sexual and domestic violence during COVID-19 on Thursday, April 9 from 10:30 am to noon. Join WAVAW and individuals from Feminists Deliver, BC Federation of Labour, BWSS Battered Women's Support Services, and the Ending Violence Association of British Columbia as we explore this important issue.

The discussion is free and open to all!
Registration link: http://tinyurl.com/covid-convo
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[Image description: an event poster with a grey background and text stating “Sexual and Domestic Violence During COVID-19: An Online Conversation with the Community”. The date of the event is stated to be April 9, 2020, and the time 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. The registration link is also included. Photos of representatives from the agencies participating in the call are shown in a row at the bottom of the poster, along with logos of the participating agencies.] ... See more

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Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada is providing grants to former youth in care to help support you as you navigate challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Where there is need, we go!
While it's not our normal 'jam', here's what we're doing to help.

HeroWork is excited to join together with the United Way Greater Victoria and Big Brothers BigSisters Victoria to form "Your Neighbourhood Response Team - working together while apart".

A collection drive will be held this Saturday April 4th from 10AM to 3PM at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena parking lot, 1925 Blanshard street. Our goal is to help Victoria's homeless population self-isolate by collecting 300 of the following:

- Tents
- Tarps(non-flammable, therefore no fabric or canvas)
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping mats

Thank you in advance but if you plan to donate, please do not bring pillows, blankets or any other items not on this list. They will not be accepted.

It's easy and volunteers will be following safe practices.

Here's how you can safely participate:

1)There is no need to wrap your items in plastic.
2)Simply load any of the above items in to your vehicle trunk.
3)Drive up (entering off Pembroke street) following the directions of traffic volunteers and stay in your vehicle.
4)Volunteers will unload your donations from your trunk.
5)That's it and thank you! We urge you to try and combine this drop-off with any other errands you need to do. So as to limit your time out in the community and away from home.

Please only attend if you are healthy.
Respect social distancing.
Stay in your vehicle.
Respect all volunteer instructions.

Share this call out! Together we can work together while staying apart.

*All items will be quarantined for 72 hours before getting distributed to people in need by the Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. ... See more