YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

Social Media for Change: UGM Update

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

1shareJust a quick update on the UGM website and blog that was recently launched. As the official blog of Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver, BC, The Street aims to share stories of hope from our daily work with people in need here in the Lower Mainland I met local web monetization guru John Chow when […]

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Vancouver NetTuesdays – An Evening of Green Web 2.0

Comments 8 by Rebecca Bollwitt

8sharesI think this just might be my 20th live blog. I’m heading over to Workspace in a bit to take in An Evening of “Green” Web 2.0: Social change makers and web innovators come together at NetTuesdays to mix, swap stories, and collaborate on new ideas. Whether you’re working in the nonprofit/social change sector or […]

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Miss604 Poll: The Travel Mug Issue

Comments 19 by Rebecca Bollwitt

19sharesAside from Raul, who is finishing up his doctorate in environmental studies, and DaveO who works for happyfrog and was there at Clayoquot, I’d have to say Keira’s one of my most eco-conscious friends. A few weeks ago she wrote a blog post inspired by words printed on the side of a Starbucks cup. As […]

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Happy 8th Birthday Alexis

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

3shares Since my niece walked up to me a few months ago and said, “Miss604 dot com!” I figure she may be watching today (and that I need to remember to keep things pretty clean around here). She is the oldest sister of 4 brothers, and was my Oma’s first great-grandchild, my mother and father’s […]

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Head Over Heels for Salt Spring Island

Comments 17 by Rebecca Bollwitt

17sharesOutside the rain is coming in sideway off the harbour, but it only ads to the ambiance. Fresh cut flowers on the table, and fireplace ablaze, I’m sipping my mocha and typing out a blog post with my legs draped over the sides of this armchair that I wish would just swallow me whole. Last […]

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