CHANGE THE WORLD FOUNDATION

HARVEST PROJECTS IN A COMMUNITY-BASED URBAN RELIEF ORGANIZATION SERVING BC'S NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY SINCE 1993. THE FOCUS IS TO 'EXTEND A HAND UP' TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DIFFICULT LIFE CURCUMSTANCES- HELPING TO RESTORE THEM TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN THE COMMUNITY. TRAUMATIC CURCUMSTANCES THAT THREATEN TO IMPROVERISH MIGHT INCLUDE JOB LOSS DIVORCE ILLNESS INJURY HEALTH CHALLENGES HOUSING INSECURITY OR DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER. SERVICES INCLUDE THE CLIENT CARE PROGRAM WHICH CONSIST OF ONE-TO-ONE COACHING & MENTORING REFERRALS TO SPECIALIZED COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVICE AGENCIES THE GROCERY AND NUTRITION SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH RELIEVES HOUSEHOLDS FACING FOOD INSECURITY BY PROVIDING NO-CHARGE GROCERIES AND PERSONAL-CARE ITEMS THROUGH AN ON-SITE 'SHOPPING' EXPERIENCE OFFERING HEALTHY SECURE AND CULTURALLY OPTIMAL FOOD. THE EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM OPERATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TWO CHURCHES IN THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A SECURE PRE-PACKED SUPPLY OF GROCERIES TO RESIDENTS WHO DROP IN TO RECEIVE THIS AID ON A ONE-TIME OR REPEAT BASIS. THE CLOTHING SUPPORT PROGRAM COLLECTS USED CLOTHING ITEMS TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AT NO-CHARGE. THROUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS RENT BANK THOSE WHO QUALIFY ARE OFFERED SHORT TERM NO-INTEREST LOANS. SERVICES FOCUSES ON THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK OF EVICTION OR ESSENTIAL UTILITY DISCONNECTION DUE TO A TEMPORARY SHORTAGE OF FUNDS.THE RENT BANK CAN PROVIDE FUNDS FOR A SECURITY DEPOSIT IF IT HAS BECOME NECESSARY TO MOVE TO DIFFERENT HOUSING. THE ORGANIZATION IS A PROVIDER OF VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES.DURING THE FISCAL PERIOD VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 11 743 HOURS OF SUPPORT.