Programs
Learn more about Fruit Rescue Program: Access to fresh, healthy food
Each year, an abundance of apples, cherries, plums, and more are grown locally, but not always harvested. The Fruit Rescue team wants to create a bridge between the those who have unused excess produce and those who could benefit from access to more fresh, healthy food! Read more here.
Read MoreB.C. Seniors Advocate shares information about seniors and offers some compelling advice
Isobel Mackenzie, seniors advocate for the proviincial Office of the Seniors Advocate, was guest speaker at LRCA seniors presentation on April 19. She offered her audience some compelling informaion and advice about seniors in British Columbia.
Read MoreLadysmith Healthcare Auxiliary presents LRCA with $30,000 donation
LRCA received a generous $30,000 donation from Ladysmith Healthcare Auxiliary on April 19 for program funding. Participating in the presentation were (left to right) auxiliary corresponding secretary Paula Scott, LRCA executive director Karen Laing, LRCA board president Sandra Marquis, and auxiliary president Eithne Reichert. The funds will go a long way to lifting the…
Read MoreCowichan Hospice appointments available in Ladysmith now
To better serve Ladysmith, Cowichan Hospice is now offering appointments in an office space generously provided by the Ladysmith Resources Centre, so that those who can’t travel to Duncan can still take part in one-to-one, in-person grief support sessions.
Read MoreSeniors and Scams: how to avoid being a Victim
The world has changed but the fact that there is someone “out there” who wants to steal your money by deception has not. Here are some tips that will hopefully help people and prevent anyone being “scammed” out of their money.
Read MoreBetter with Age: A support service for senior men now at LRCA
Senior men: Don’t suffer in silence. Ask for counselling support. LRCA offers special service for you.
Read MoreExtra mats at Rialto, Jameson lobby open to shield guests from the cold
Rialto shelter, Frank Jameson Centre providing comfort as cold weather lingers.
Read MoreFamily & Youth Program shares spirit of Christmas with teen, child clients
Family and Youth Services program at LRCA is experiencing the joy of Christmas in a way that supports their teen and child clients with help from volunteers, sponsors and generous individuals.
Read MoreSave-On-Foods Stuff the Truck event supports Food Bank
Save On Foods Stuff the Truck event benefits a number of Food Banks in the Cowichan Valley, including ours in Ladysmith. Special fundraiser runs from today to Dec. 9.
Read MoreSpecial moment at LRCA 30th: Hepburn Candyman specially featured
Ramona Hepburn attended the LRCA 30th anniversary celebration and enjoyed an extra special moment when she discovered her late husband, Jack, among the special drawings of people the LRCA holds dear.
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