Tri-City Transitions Featured News
Community Garden Enterprise Community Garden Enterprise Chance to Choose, SUCCESS and Tri-City Transitions Society partner to establish a Community Garden Enterprise. Chance to Choose youth have stepped forward to learn new employability and entrepreneurial skills about what it takes to start a business. The enterprise planned is about developing a permanent Agriculture Garden. More information and updates to follow. Read More →
SOS Josh Hunt Safety Award Winner SOS Josh Hunt Safety Award Winner Video Submission for the 2011 $5000 SOS Josh Hunt Safety Award from Mike Roshuk on Vimeo. Read More →
Thousands to participate in national garage sale for shelter in support of abused women and children Thousands to participate in national garage sale for shelter in support of abused women and children On Saturday, May 12th 2012, Royal LePage Coronation West and Royal LePage offices across Canada will be transformed into an oasis for bargain hunters as we join together to host the 4th Annual National Garage Sale for Shelter in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. This annual event brings local residents together with Royal LePage Realtors® to raise much-needed funds and awareness to... Read More →
Shimmy Mob: May 12, 2012 Shimmy Mob: May 12, 2012 Shimmy Mob is bigger than ever and just one week away from making belly dance history once again with over 110 cities participating in the following countries: Canada, USA, Philippines, Spain, Brazil, Australia, Chile and Vietnam. A “flash mob” event, the Shimmy Mob is the largest event of its kind and is coming to Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam on May 12, 2012. For more details, visit the Shimmy Mob website at www.shimmymob.com Read More →
English Practice Groups (EPG) Spring Schedule English Practice Groups (EPG) Spring Schedule Enjoy practicing English in a small group setting, and improve your speaking and communication skills. The FREE Tri-Cities English Practice Groups (EPG) are open to adults, aged 19 years and older. Participants can join at any time. Download an EPG flyer with schedule here. For more information about participating in a group or volunteering as a facilitator, contact Program Coordinator Shae Viswanathan at 604.936.3900, extension 161. Read More →
Tri-City Transitions and Home Depot Tri-City Transitions and Home Depot It may surprise you to know that big companies like the Home Depot are very involved in volunteering. They have a group called The Orange Women’s Network, a group of women that works at Home Depot and volunteer their time with organizations to use their skills in home improvement projects. The Orange Women Network partnered with Tri City Transitions Society. The Tri-City Transition Society is a non-profit organization that helps abused women and their families... Read More →
Coalition for Public Legal Services: Open Letter on the Budget for BC’s Justice System Dear Premier Clark, We write seeking clarification of the statements you made in the Legislature on February 15, 2012, regarding the current funding allocated to BC’s justice system. You said: We’re putting more money in at the same time that crime is dropping, that the number of cases going to court is dropping, and the length of cases is actually staying the same. It just doesn’t add up. We are adding more money to the system, but in addition to that, we have a great responsibility to British... Read More →
Glow: Giving Back Glow: Giving Back Glow is a charitable initiative, with proceeds going to the BC Cancer Agency, focusing on cancers that affect women, and Tri-City Transitions, a charitable organization providing help to women and families who have been impacted by violence and abuse. Find out how you can participate: http://achieveradiance.com Read More →
The F Word: Exploring Feminism in the 21st Century The F Word: Exploring Feminism in the 21st Century Leigh Square Community Arts Village 1100-2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam Exhibition Dates: February 23-April 2, 2012 Opening Reception with artists in attendance: February 25 at 2pm Spring Break Girls Rule Empowerment Camp, May 12-16. Register at www.experienceit.ca or call 604.927.PLAY. Panel Discussion in partnership with SFU Philosophers Café, Mar. 19 at 7pm. Free Admission. Open Daily except for statutory... Read More →
Anti-Bullying Day, February 29th, 2012 Anti-Bullying Day, February 29th, 2012 Bullying is on the rise and it’s impacting children, women, families, men, workplaces and the community. It’s costing time, emotional safety and it’s costing employers money. Get involved and help make a stand. Join us on February 29th, wear Pink for Anti-Bullying Day. Read More →
Empowering our Teen Girls: A SafeTeen Workshop – Powerful Alternatives to Violence Empowering our Teen Girls: A SafeTeen Workshop – Powerful Alternatives to Violence On February 18th, 2012, Soroptomist International of TriCities is proud to host Empowering our Teen Girls: A SafeTeen Workshop – Powerful Alternatives to Violence This enlightening and educational workshop for teen girls and parents or adult figures in their lives will focus on developing useful skills to empower us to cope with verbal, emotional, social & physical challenges we are exposed to every day.... Read More →
SHIMMY MOB: Dancers aim to make Belly Dance History record again in 2012, raise funds for Women’s Shelters SHIMMY MOB: Dancers aim to make Belly Dance History record again in 2012, raise funds for Women’s Shelters January 6, 2012 – Bellydancers Dancers across North America and beyond are gearing up to make Belly Dance History once again all for a great cause. On Saturday, May 12th, “Shimmy Mobs” will be appearing randomly at various locations from coast to coast to promote World Belly Dance Day and help raise funds for Women’s shelters. “Flash Mobs” (a group of people organized to meet... Read More →
What is Abuse
What is Abuse?People often make the assumption that abuse is physical. Abuse is more than hitting or slapping. People who are being abused tend to know when behaviours are abusive. They know that something is not right. You may not know what it is initially. Learn to Trust yourself. Be an expert in your own life! Abuse can be many different things but it is always an attempt to control the behaviour of another person. It is a misuse of power. Profiling the Abuser In addition to the definitions below,... Read More →
