According to the WHO, depression and anxiety increased by 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among many things, loneliness and gaps in care were huge factors for this spike. Saying that it was a difficult past 2 years would be an understatement for many.  As we approach the near end of the […]

Summer Event Season in the Tri-Cities Summer sparks communities to come together outdoors and celebrate for various occasions and events. Summer Festivals and Farmers Markets are a part of summer to look forward to! In the Tri-Cities, these 2022 events intend to go on as they normally do. After two years of cancelled or virtual

Why Do You Volunteer? On Saturday April 23, 2022, Community Volunteer Connections held its Spring Volunteer Job Fair at the Coquitlam Public Library. The event was held to introduce adults 19 years and older to twelve local charities looking to meet volunteers and talk about what their organizations do. It was a success with over

Cheryl Galandie wants to teach people and, in return, learn from the people she teaches. From childhood, she wanted to be a social worker. Combining this passion with an interest in mental health, Cheryl’s worked for the last 13 years with Community Volunteer Connections as the Mental Health Support Coordinator. In this role, she works