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Book Extravaganza

Posted January 24, 2012

Too Good To Be Threw Thrift Shop is getting ready for it's annual Book Extravaganza. In early March we will be presenting a wide array of used books at unbeatable prices.  To prepare we are seeking donations of gently used fiction, non-fiction and children's books, hard cover and soft cover. While dusting off your book shelves or clearing out the basement you find some books you know someone else will treasure please bring them to Too Good To Be Threw Thrift Shop at 367 6th Street Courtenay. 

We are also now offering limited pick-up service. Please call 250 338-0601 for pick-up dates in your area.

Watch the website for Book Extravaganza sale dates.

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Thrift Shop Job Opportunities

Posted December 16, 2011

Too Good To Be Threw Thrift Shop currently has two positions available. Please click here to view job description.

Positions available are:

1) Temporary part - time position, 18 hours per week including every other Saturday. Job is expected end April 1, 2012.

2) Permanent part time position, weekends, 6 hours on Saturdays and 5 hours  on Sundays.

To inquire about these opportunities please contact Cheryl or Angela at 250 338-0601

 

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National Day of Rememberance

Posted December 6, 2011
December 6
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Today marks 22 years since the Montreal Massacre.
It was December 6th, 1989 that Marc Lepine went on a shooting spree at the school. In just under 20 minutes he killed 14 women, injuring 10 more, including four men. He then shot himself, claiming he was fighting feminism.

He had left behind a suicide note that blamed feminists for ruining his life. The note included a list of nineteen Quebec women whom he considered to be feminists and apparently wished to kill.

The World Health Organization lists violence against women as a major public health problem and a violation of human rights. A recent global study found up to 71 per cent of women have reported experiencing physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives.


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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Posted November 28, 2011

November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

In 1999, the United Nations designated a day for governments and organizations to raise public awareness about the elimination of violence against women. November 25 is also the first day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, which runs until December 10 (International Human Rights Day). The 16 Days is an international campaign aimed at changing customs and attitudes that perpetuate violence against women and includes International Women Human Rights Defender Day (November 29), World Aids Day (December 1), International Day of Disabled Persons (December 3), and the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (December 6). For more information about the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, click here 

The BC Government provides a number of online resources to assist victims of violence, including www.domesticviolence.bc.ca, www.victimlinkbc.ca, and www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victimservices. Please visit these websites for more information.

Thank you for joining us in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.

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Successful Dressing Event

Posted October 12, 2011

The Comox Valley Transition Society and Soroptimist International of Courtenay present 

Fall 2011 Successful Dressing Event

Friday Oct 14 and Saturday Oct 15

10am - 5pm

Great Clothes, Great Prices

Too Good To Be Threw Thrift Store 

367 6th Street, Courtenay

FMI 338-0601

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Resisting Burn Out

Posted October 12, 2011

Wachiay Friendship Centre and the Comox Valley Transition Society present a professional development workshop

Resisting Burn Out with Vikki Reynolds 

Thursday Nov 17th 10:00am - 3:00pm  Lower Native Sons Hall

Vikki is a therapist/activist whose experience includes clinical supervision and     therapy with refugees and survivors of torture, mental health and substance abuse counsellors, anti-violence councillors, and working alongside transgendered and queer communities. Vikki has been the Therapeutic Supervisor of Peak House since 2002, and was a Family Therapist at Peak for many years. Vikki’s published work addresses social justice, sustainability, ethics, and trauma. She is an Instructor with VCC, UBC and City University where she received the Dean’s Award for Distinguished Instruction. For more information about Vikki, please visit her website below where she has her book, “Doing Justice as a Path to Sustainability in Community Work”  available for free download. Click Here to view Vikki's website

 The cost for the workshop is $50. To register contact  Rhonda Billie at 250-338-7793 ext 222 or email rhonda@wachiay.com.

 

 

 

 

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Aviva Community Fund

Posted October 4, 2011

The Comox Valley Transition Society is seeking funding for Girls Group this year. Wendy entered Girls Group in the Aviva Community Fund vote based funding opportunity. The first round of funding started today and we could really use your help in getting us to the next round. Please go to the website below and register to vote. Once you are registered you can vote once every day for 15 days.
 
The idea is named
 
Girls Supporting Girls for Healthy Living
 
 
Thanks for you support
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Keisja Cox Concert

Posted October 3, 2011

 Keisja Cox in concert on October 29th.  With special guests Sue Medley, Susie McGregor and Joey Clarkson

 Keisja has been working at many projects over the summer, and has not lost sight of her goal to bring awareness to domestic violence and it’s connection to Bullying. It is her hope to be a part of the Purple Ribbon Campaign in some capacity this coming year.

 The concert will be a great place for those who have not seen Keisja sing, or heard the Purple Ribbon or the WITS song live to attend and help us get the word out.

Saturday Oct 29, 7pm.

Westerly Hotel Ballroom

Doors open at 6pm

Admission by donation

click here to view the event poster

 

 

 

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Volunteer with the Comox Valley Transition Society

Posted September 27, 2011

Volunteers play an important role in supporting our programs. We hold volunteer training sessions several times a year for current volunteers and for anyone who is thinking about volunteering. Some of our volunteer opportunities are: 

  • Child-minding 
  • Donations management 
  • Tutoring 
  • Gardening 
  • Maintenance and small repairs 
  • Bicycle maintenance 
  • Representing us at public events 
  • Assisting with presentations in local schools 
  • Grocery shopping 
  • Errand running 
  • Driving residents to appointments 
  • Pamphlet and poster distribution 
  • Fundraising 


If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at (250) 897.0511.

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Items Much Needed at the Comox Valley Transition Society

Posted September 27, 2011

The following items are always needed for Lilli House residents and for women who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

These items are gratefully accepted at our office located at the #202 576 England Ave. Courtenay. Monday to Thursday ~ 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:oopm

  • Thrifty Foods Gift Cards
  • Diapers - All sizes
  • Toilet paper
  • Non-perishable food items i.e. canned goods ( soup, beans, stew, tomato sauce, fruit, vegetables, pasta, peanut butter)
  • Toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hairbrushes, soap, women's feminine products, razors, shampoo and conditioner
  • New underwear and socks, women's and children's, all sizes
  • Bus tickets

 

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