The Wheels are on the Bus!

Schedule

    * Mondays – CroftonCommunity School  8:45 - 11:45
    * Tuesdays – Kuper Island 10:20 – 1:10
    * Wednesdays – Malahat First Nation 10:30 – 1:30
    * Thursdays – Sherman Rd, Curling Rink 9:30 – 12:30
    * Fridays – Lake Cowichan, Saywell Park 9:30 – 12:30

The Cowichan Valley Community Resource Bus is now on the road and bringing child-centred programs to neighborhoods all over the Cowichan Valley. Children can attend on a no fee, drop-in basis, to play, borrow Literacy Back Packs, toys, books and enjoy a nutritious snack while their parents have a chance to connect with community service providers or chat with other moms, dads and grandparents.  

The Bus belongs to the entire valley and is the realization of a dream for community members and local service agencies and its development is being guided by a group of key stakeholders.

The project is also well-supported financially by the community. School District 79 is funding an onboard Strong Start BC Outreach Program; a $20,000 start up fund; and, a $30,000 annual grant for programming. Duncan Daybreak Rotary has committed $10,000 toward bus renovations and a $2000 in-kind donation of books. Success By 6, Aboriginal Success By 6, BC Family Resource Programs, and School District 79’s Family Literacy bring funding for the project to a total of $158,000.

If you would like to be part of this adventure in early learning, the project is seeking volunteers, as well as drivers with air brakes and Grand-Buddies (elders) to welcome families on board.

For more information contact Karen Allen, Coordinator at 748-8281 or karen.allen@cowichanfamilylife.org

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