by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 15, 2025 | News
The Gift of Good Food Holiday Fundraiser is coming and we’d love your involvement! The fundraiser runs from November 17 – December 31, 2025. Our campaign runs online, coupled with grassroots organizing, teams fundraising, and local business support. Our...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 2, 2020 | Buzz
›› Melissa Faye Reid The Gift of Good Food, Fernwood NRG’s annual fundraiser, kicks off again this year Monday, November 16th, 2020 until midnight December 31st, 2020. The Gift of Good Food raises funds to support local families in need across the Capital Regional...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 2, 2020 | Buzz, Village Vibe
The Good Food Box is filling hundreds of bags with fresh fruit and vegetables every week ›› Ruben Anderson For over a decade, Fernwood’s bulk-buying produce bag has been packed by a very dedicated team of volunteers, and distributed by community centres or delivered...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 3, 2020 | Editorial, Village Vibe
Child care centres are places for community connection and support ›› Chantille Viaud When I was growing up, I didn’t understand why my mom spent so much of her energy on the child care centre she was trying to build. I remember stressed whispers between her and my...
by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 4, 2019 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Shonna Bell As a Family Service Provider, I know that families experience many barriers to service. Our team is always looking for ways to reduce barriers and make things easier for our clients. An effective way to reduce barriers is to find a place where...