Author of the article: Brenda Snider
Publishing date: Feb 17, 2021 • February 17, 2021 • 4 minute read • Brenda Snider, executive director of VIQ, says a new information portal created by VIQ and the local United Way is a means for residents to access information during the pandemic. The portal can be accessed through the VIQ website at via.ca FILE PHOTO Postmedia Network
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The recent announcement from the Provincial Government and our local Public Health Unit has taken our area into a green zone with the direction that we must remain vigilant in adhering to safety protocols. As we begin to open local not for profits are resuming programming under these guidelines and they need your help! We have a number of volunteer positions across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties that rely on your support; a hour a week or month can make a significant impact on someone’s wellbeing. If you can provide support to any positions or you are interested in l
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Jan 18, 2021 10:38 AM
Volunteers at Bridge Street United Church in Belleville have been making sure that the most vulnerable in the region have had access to free meals, evening since the start of the pandemic.
Their “Inn from the Cold” winter hot meal program will be continuing for the foreseeable future.
Representatives note in an update on Friday, that since the end of the March they have provided over 30,000 take-away lunches and over 4500 frozen dinners.
This is apart of two programs that volunteers run.
Folks in need of a meal can go to the church for a take-away package every day. Free meals are distributed from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Author of the article: Postmedia Staff
Publishing date: Jan 13, 2021 • January 13, 2021 • 4 minute read • Brenda Snider, executive director of VIQ, says a new information portal created by VIQ and the local United Way is a means for residents to access information during the pandemic. The portal can be accessed through the VIQ website at via.ca FILE PHOTO Postmedia Network
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The State of Emergency and Stay-At-Home announcements by Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday regarding the latest regulations has left us with changes, many individuals and community agencies will continue to work together to ensure information and programming go uninterrupted. Volunteer and Information Quinte together with 211 Ontario and United Way Hastings Prince Edward continue collecting information of available programs that include time and location. VIQ staff have compiled a list of over 100 programs and host a portal within our website dedicated to up to date inf