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Thanks to Brian for passing along an online supply suggestion!
If you are having trouble sourcing PPE, check out this link. This potential source for Personal Protective Equipment is a Canadian company, and ship usually from Quebec. If you order more than $50, shipping is free.
For all of the COVID-19 related information that we’ve collected, please click here.
Hey everyone, there is a mental health resource available online called Huddol and in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) they are offering free counseling and coaching supports to caregivers.
Check it out, and pass it on!
If you have a supply suggestion, let us know!
Hey everyone, we know that some key supplies have been tough to come by lately -one of our amazing Service Coordinators(thanks, Lindsay!) passed along a supply suggestion today for us to share:
A social media post late last Friday said that Home Hardware in Cranbrook is trying to bring in more hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, and surgical masks. If you are in need of these supplies, you might want to give them a call at 250-426-6288 and see what products they currently have on hand.
Social distancing can feel very difficult – but we won’t “flatten the curve” unless we all make a commitment to social distancing, together! Let’s encourage each other to stay safe and health, by being at least 2m apart.
Hi everyone, CLBC is hosting a conference call this Friday (April 17) to provide an update to self advocates and families on services and supports during the current COVID-19 pandemic. See full information and details on how to participate here.
Hey everyone, we received this message from COPCS today and thought we would let you know:
Dear COPCS Members,
Today we were able to order 20 face masks with 95% filtration online only at Walmart.ca. The total cost was $51.16 including delivery if you are interested in ordering.
Executive COPCS email (April 15, 2020)
Hey everyone, CLBC is hosting a conference call tomorrow (Thursday, April 16) about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation for Home Share Providers. See full details here on how to participate.
Hey everyone, a local Kelowna distillery is giving away free sanitizer this Saturday between 12-5 pm – you can check out details here.
—UPDATE—
PLEASE NOTE: The distillery has modified processes for the giveaway this weekend following unanticipated demand, please check out the changes.
You might have heard that Andrea Bocelli gave a concert over the weekend in an empty cathedral, to inspire others during social distancing. You can check out the story behind his concert here –– and you can watch the concern on his YouTube channel here:
Keep social distancing!
Hey everyone, just because we are staying home and staying safe doesn’t mean we can’t create our own artistic fun! Today’s social distancing reminder is brought to us by The Phoenix Chamber Choir via CBC, especially for all of you Bohemian Rhapsody fans out there. Thanks to Brian for sharing this one!
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1720158275935
