THRIFT SHOP WILL REMAIN CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
This is a decision based on the number of COVID-19 cases in Cowichan Valley and the proposed dates for vaccinations.
The Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary continues to re-evaluate the temporary closure of our Thrift Shop due to COVID-19. As the average age of our volunteer base is 75+, the health and safety of our special, hard-working and dedicated group of women and men, is essential. It is for this reason that the Shop will remain closed for the next few weeks until there is greater confidence in the provincial vaccine rollout plan, and we see a decrease in Central Vancouver Island cases. READ MORE
Who are we?
Through fund raising efforts, Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary provides financial donations to health care facilities and organizations in our community in order to support the ongoing comfort and care of our citizens.
The Auxiliary is made up of members who donate their time to the operation of the Thrift Shop, as well as to other initiatives such as Meals on Wheels, Tea Service and Candy Stripers at the Chemainus Health Care Centre.
Thrift Shop
The Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop sells donated goods in order to generate revenue for health care donations in our community. The Thrift Shop not only provides an economical shopping opportunity, but also a place for people in the area to recycle clothing and household goods, thus keeping them out of the landfill.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels provides a hot meal, three times per week, at a nominal cost, to home-bound people in the community including seniors, individuals with chronic medical conditions, and individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
Tea Service
CHCA volunteers provide coffee, tea, or juice and an assortment of snacks to the residents of the Chemainus Health Care Centre five afternoons per week.
Gift and Tuck Shop
CHCA volunteers supply and maintain a Tuck Shop at the Chemainus Health Care Centre, which provides the residents with snacks and other small essential comfort items.
Memorial Tree
In memory of a loved one, you can add Dogwood leaves and flowers to the Memorial Tree, and your donations will help the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary provide support to health care facilities and organizations in our community.
Candy Stripers
CHCA sponsors and trains youth in Grades 9 through 12 who are interested in volunteering at the Chemainus Health Care Centre. Their main contribution is socializing with the residents and, at the same time, improving their own communication skills.
Student Bursaries
Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary awards three $5000 bursaries to graduating students who are pursuing a career in the Healthcare field.
Rewards of Membership
Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary
Friendship many new friendships and seeing the care and compassion members are so quick to provide when others are in need
Contribution to my community’s wellbeing
Responsibility to maintain integrity in our auxiliary and our community
Success the joy, thrill and sense of reward for being part of a successful organization, building on the vision and work of our earlier members
Pride seeing the commitment of our members to maintain excellence, humour and compassion for those we serve, and because of our high standards, being honoured by our community and beyond for our excellence, hard work and generosity
Susan Beaubier
4 March, 2020
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