In partnership with Kamloops RCMP, Ministry for

Children & Family Development, Secwépemc Child &

Family Services, Interior Health, City of Kamloops, Lii

Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services

and Thompson Rivers University (Canada Research Chair

in Culture and Communities: Children and the Law), Big

Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) announced

that we launched Phase 1 in March/20 - this brought the

team together to collaborate on investigations of child

abuse and we have been going strong ever since!

Now we are proud to announce that we are in Phase 2;

working on a 2-3 year plan to build a Big Bear Centre of

Excellence in Kamloops so the team can work together

more effectively under one roof. There is an urgent need

for a temporary location in the meantime. We are very

excited that Big Bear has secured a temporary central

location to offer children and youth services in a timely

manner and we anticipate a move in date early in the

New Year. This means that children, youth and their

families will be able to go to the one child-friendly and

culturally safe location that will make support the top

priority.

BIG BEAR AWARENESS/FUNDRAISING WEEK aims to

spread awareness about this wonderful development

and gain funding that will help towards renovations and

operations in Big Bear’s new space! On Nov 27th, the City of Kamloops

and Kamloops Firefighter Union will be helping us again

to light up St. Andrew’s on the Square with hundreds

of white lights and a bright star will go on top of the

large tree. These lights are for our children and youth

and demonstrate a community working together.

Unfortunately, due to our current pandemic situation,

this will not be a gathering event, but these BRIGHT

LIGHTS FOR OUR CHILDREN & YOUTH will shine for the

entire winter season.

Please join us in creating awareness about Big Bear

CYAC.

Support us through your orders with Nourishing

Gourmet.

Thank you….A Community Working Together for a Better Outcome for Everyone.

Dinner for 2: $40

Dinner for 4: $75

Dinner for 6: $115

Contains:

1/2 Rack of Applewood Smoked Ribs per person

1 Large Slice of Butternut Squash & Ricotta Lasagna per person

1 Piece of Garlic Bread per Person

Take and Bakes will be ready for pickup from our centrally located office on Nov 27th 2020 #101-388 1st Avenue, Kamloops BC.

On Friday Nov 27, when you arrive at your chosen time, please wait inside your car. Someone from BigBear CYAC will come to your vehicle window :)

BigBear CYAC will be following COVID-19 Guidelines.

After your pick up, be sure to twinkle by St Andrew's on the Square to see our display of lights!! (hundreds of white lights and a bright star will go on top of a large tree)