holidays Archive
If you are like a lot of people, you’re not feel particularly festive when you’re out of work. The idea of putting on your best clothes, hosting a party that will set you back more than a few bucks and …
Yesterday my wife and I put away all the Christmas decorations; no small chore in the Mitchell household. As much as we both love to decorate for the holidays we both throw ourselves into getting our house back to what we …
Are you grieving at this time of year more than usual and feeling out of sorts as a result? You know, there’s merriment joy all around you whether it’s songs on the radio, Christmas cards that arrive in the post, the humourous …
You are Seen, Heard and LovedBrooke Cone, FCNI Social WorkerVoice of an FCNI Staff The holiday season is here. And while a lot of us are happily picking out décor and planning parties, too many of us are struggling and …
Perspective from a Longtime FCNI Social WorkerJamie Stablein, Crisis-Stabilization Foster Care SupervisorEvery year, when I hear from staff that it is time to gather wish lists from our children, youth and families and submit them for Sponsor a Child, I …
As we all know, the holiday season brings joy to some and anxiety to others. It is therefore not unexpected that at this time of year there is an increased feeling of loneliness for those who are alone, a heightened …
by Victoria Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Montreal, Canada So, the holidays are only a few weeks away…. now is a time to think what does a client need? How can we best assist them? Personally, as the …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer The giving season is upon us, and #GivingTuesday wants to change the way we think about the holiday season. Here is what their Mission Statement has to say about the initiative: “#GivingTuesday™ is a campaign to create a …
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Tomorrow marks the ‘official start’ of the holiday season in the United States with the celebration of Thanksgiving, despite the decorations having been on sale in stores since before Halloween. Tomorrow we will …
I loved the movie and the book, ‘Pay it Forward’, to think it took a child to start something amazing at his school. I also like Kevin Spacey as an actor and he played his role well. As a continuation …