Telecare News May 2022

Ice Cream Social, Commissioning, and Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2022, 6:30 p.m., New Life Church, 35270 Delair Rd, Abbotsford. This evening begins with sweet fun as we welcome warm weather and the chance to mingle. Come build your own ice cream sundae. Following we will commission new volunteers who have recently joined our team. Come encourage them. We end the evening with our Annual General Meeting where we will vote on new board directors and take questions and answers regarding the annual report. Voting members include any Telecare associate who has been involved with the ministry, on or off the lines, within the past two years.

Take Action for Telecare Fundraiser. Our annual May fundraiser is in full swing, and readers can get involved by sponsoring shifts so that “No Caller Goes Unheard.” If you have supported us in the past, consider becoming a monthly donor. For all donors, see our website to donate. telecarebc.com/take-action- for-telecare

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