SKEENA DIVERSITY NEWS: Peace and Love

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Welcome to Skeena Diversity News. We want to stay connected with you, keeping you informed about our programs, government assistance and other community resources.

March 2, 2022 SDS NEWSLETTER COVERS:

Helping Ukraine: List of verified fundraising campaigns
Tax Season Has Begun: we have your back
Online Workshops: What you need to know about taxes in Canada
Celebrating Holi in Terrace
COVID19 Restrictions Update in BC
Vaccine Info in BC
Vaccine Clinic in Terrace

SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
During this difficult time of war in Ukraine, we stand together with people of Ukraine and all who are in harms ways. We pray for the end of war in Ukraine and the whole world.

We have heard from many of you looking to provide financial assistance. Here is a resource prepared by the The Globe and Mail of legitimate associations and NGOs.for donating funds. Please let us know what you are doing.

Here are some resources Canadian and Ukrainian organizations are sharing:

Canadian Red Cross: the local wing of an international emergency-relief organization. The federal government says it will match individual donations by Canadians.
Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders): a humanitarian group that’s been supporting Ukraine’s COVID-19 response.
Canada-Ukraine Foundation: a Toronto-based group that co-ordinates Canadian charitable aid to Ukraine.
Save the Children: an international NGO delivering emergency aid to Ukrainian families.
Voices of Children: offers psychological support to children affected by the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
Come Back Alive Foundation: a Ukrainian NGO that supports veterans and co-organizes the Invictus Games in Ukraine.
Phoenix Wings: a charitable foundation that supplies the Ukrainian army with medical treatment and defensive equipment such as vests and helmets.
Revived Soldiers Ukraine: a non-profit that funds medical rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers.
Razom for Ukraine: a pro-democracy group that’s fundraising for medical supplies in Ukraine.
Kyiv Independent: a Ukraine-based, English-language independent news media outlet.

Source: The Globe and Mail

Credit: Mona Shafer Edwards | monaedwards.com

TAX RETURN CLINIC: FREE PROGRAM AT SKEENA DIVERSITY
2022 Tax Return Free program is available to newcomers / immigrants with modest income and simple tax situation.

Steps to book an appointment:
1) Check your eligibility below
2) Fill in the online form;
3) Wait to be contacted;
4) Have your documents ready (in paper or electronically).

Eligibility criteria:
* Newcomer / Immigrant
* Have a modest income and simple tax situation.
Examples of "modest income and simple tax situation":
* Total family income of $35,000 (1 person), $45,000 (2 persons), $52,500 (5 persons).
* international students

We are part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). A partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Skeena Diversity Society.

ONLINE WORKSHOPS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAXES IN CANADA
Join us for free online workshops to help you prepare your taxes on your own or to gain more knowledge on the basics of taxes.

REGISTER: Online Workshops
Thu, March 10 at 7 pm
Wed, March 16 at 12 pm

Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions ahead of time. We will provide general answers but will not share any personal information.
Feel free to book an appointment if you need assistance with your taxes this year. Please review the eligibility criteria

We are part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). A partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Skeena Diversity Society.

HOLI CELEBRATION RETURNS TO TERRACE
We are very excited to be able to come together and celebrate Holi in person after two long years of the pandemic.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at George Little Park (library park) at 1 pm. Thank you to a group of Coast Mountain College students for assisting in the planning, preparation and the event.

Online information session on the history and significance of Holi is planned for the week leading up to the event. We will let you know when we confirm the date and time. Watch our website and social media.

Holi 2020 in Terrace

LATEST COVID19 RESTRICTIONS AND VACCINE INFO IN BC

Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 information and public health orders:
• Follow current restrictions and public health orders:
gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions
Masks are still required in indoor settings such as shopping, libraries, restaurants
Proof of Vaccination are still required for indoor dinning and events
Read more

• Get boosted 6 months after your second dose:
gov.bc.ca/booster

• Register your 5-11 year old to get vaccinated:
gov.bc.ca/vaccineforkids

• Learn more about the 2021/2022 school year:
gov.bc.ca/safeschools

Available in multiple languages

VACCINES IN TERRACE
COVID-19 vaccine information for Terrace (including 5-11 year olds)
SKEENA MALL (next to Sport Chek) – 4741 Lakelse Ave.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (12 pm to 5 pm)

Details:
• All ages (including 5-11 year olds)
• Booked appointments and drop-in
• Registration is needed for an appointment and recommended before drop-in
• Booster doses can book an appointment or drop-in if they meet eligibility (age 12+ and 6 months past second dose)

Pharmacy information:
Some pharmacies https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/patients in our community are offering the COVID-19 vaccine for people over the age of 11, by appointment only. Register and book through the province’s Get Vaccinated system https://www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/s/

Please have your Personal Health Number (PHN) with you.
More info

Contact Skeena Diversity if you have any questions

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