Dear Fernwoodians,
The other day I saw a poignant letter from the archives of F. Scott Fitzgerald written in 1920 while he was quarantined in the south of France due to the Spanish Flu. He noted that the streets were empty, “Even the bars, as I told Hemmingway, but to that he punched me in the […]
Below are a list of community resources to support you during these uncertain times. Please share with you circles and take care of yourself and others.
Get the help you need
THE LIST – Community sourced document of resources available in Greater Victoria
Post requests for assistance on the COVID-19 Coming Together Facebook Page. (Here is […]
>> Grace Lore
What a week…. Has it only been a week?
Thankfully, my family is healthy and well, but like the rest of our neighbours, we are social distancing all the way. No friends for visits, no trips to the park, Monday night community dinners or Friday night chicken fingers for the kids and Fat Tug […]
Recognizing our essential workers: Child Care Workers! They are our super heroes for remaining on the front lines, and taking care of our kids.
Fernwood NRG child care has been open for the past week for emergency child care. We are calling on the provincial government to act NOW and close daycares across the province and […]
FernFest’s 25th anniversary is coming up this year! Fernwood’s annual neighbourhood celebration is looking for local musicians, performers, artisans, non-profits, and volunteers to take part in FernFest 2020! This year, FernFest is happening on June 19 & 20, 2020. If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in the fun and funky […]
/// This program is cancelled until further notice. We will post updates here and on our social media. ///
Want help with your taxes? Do you meet our eligibility criteria?
Join us for a free Tax Clinic at the Fernwood Community Centre. Running every Monday from 6-8pm until the end of April, 2020. Register on the day […]
Get involved with your community by volunteering your time. We are looking for volunteers to pick up and deliver bread from Cobs at Shelbourne Plaza to Fernwood Community Centre every second Wednesday between 6:45-8:00 pm. Volunteers must use their own vehicles (ideally a truck), but will receive a gas stipend. This service supports many community […]
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