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in Partnership with PICS, the Progressive Intercultural
Community Services Society present the
5th Annual Community Resource Fair
on
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Queen Elizabeth Secondary School
9457 - 136th Street, (96th and King George Hwy)
FREE Info on local public services, music, entertainment & FUN!!!
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IMPORTANT! For copies of the Community Resource Guide which features
over 50 helpful service organizations
please contact Anthony Intas, Community Relations Coordinator,
at Peace Arch Community Services at aintas@pacsbc.org
or call 604-531-6226 ext. 231
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Welcome to the website for the 5th Annual Community Resource Fair 2009 hosted by PACS, Peace Arch Community Services and PICS, the progressive Intercultural Community Service Society. This event formed a partnership between healthcare, social service and individuals
This years fair was built on the previous fairs hosted in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. We had upwards of 470 people attend the fair in 2008, with 48 exhibitors. Our attendees consisted of families, children, youth, adults and seniors.
Surveys completed by attendees at the fair indicated that 92% left the fair with increased knowledge of services available to them. See out TESTIMONIALS section for their comments.
Exhibitors’ comments were equally enthusiastic in expressing their views that the fair is an excellent networking experience and that they made contacts with residents of White Rock and Surrey indicating they would utilize their services. They also expressed interest in participating in the fair annually for many years to come
The advisory committee meets during and after every fair to identify key areas in which to improve the following year’s fair, based on their own experience at the fair combined with input and surveys taken from exhibitors and attendees.
Attendees at the fair include children, youth, adults, families and seniors in White Rock/Surrey and addresses:
a) the need for a format in which healthcare and social service providers can share information regarding existing services, changes to and cancellations of services, and new services
b) the lack of awareness in the community regarding services
c) community members’ lack of knowledge on how to access these services
d) opportunity for these services and programs to educate the public as to what is out there for them
The need for increased awareness of services is strongly supported by the number of calls received on PACS’ Information & Referral HELPLine.
Since October 2003, our information and referral department has received 6,484 requests from individuals, parents, seniors, youth, social workers, physicians, nurses, counsellors and teachers seeking information on healthcare and social services.
It is apparent that the fair is something that is valued and enjoyed by the community in which it holds its annual event
For more information on PACS, Peace Arch Community Services please click this link http://www.pacsbc.com/about.php
Peace Arch Community Awareness Fair 2009 is generously funded by the RBC Foundation.
The RBC Foundation is inspired to make a difference by supporting endeavours that strengthen the charitable sector. RBC Foundation believes in building partnerships with professional fundraisers in appreciation of the contribution they make to the health and well being of their communities. Its generous investment will assist individuals become more innovative, compete more strategically, and rethink best practices