More and more program cuts are coming to light as government makes funding cuts across ministries. Here are two recent program cuts in Vancouver.
- Family Services of Greater Vancouver have lost 5 addictions counsellors for their Day and DEW adult addictions programs, with repercussions for other Family Services counselling programs who will no longer be able to refer people to these services.
- Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House in Vancouver is losing funding for a unique social-recreational program they’ve run for people with disabilities, including young adults, for 25 years. They have nowhere to transition these program participants for social-emotional support and community The program will have to close as of October 31. The dollar amount of the cut is around $98,000. integration.
Arts Summit 2010
The Alliance for Arts and Culture, with the support of 2010 Legacies NOW and the City of Surrey, will present Arts Summit 2010 on Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25 at Surrey’s Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre. Check the Summit Information Update http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/event-arts-summit-2010 page on the Alliance website for the latest information on speakers, panel discussions and workshops.