Trail Family and Individual Resource Centre (Trail F.A.I.R. Society) has been offering free, confidential, professional services for members of the community since 1977. We are a non-profit agency, a fully registered CRA Charity and fully accredited through the Council on Accreditation. We are proud to offer 18 different programs from 5 separate service locations.
Here's what's new:
~We are thrilled to announce that our "Enhancing Learning Enviornments Project" has received funding through the Columbia Basin Trust. The communities of Beaver Vallley, Trail, Rossland and Warfield approved a total of $4,167.00 to purchase much-needed educational and furniture items for our Building Beautiful Babies program. Check back soon for photos of these items in use.
~ "Clothesline Project" BBQ. This popular event was once again be held at Ferraro Foods in Trail on Tuesday April 16th . Check back soon for photos of this powerful event.
~Looking for the latest CCRR Newsletter? Click here to download the April/May/June 2013 edition. Or...drop into the office anytime to pick up a paper copy.
~The Building Beautiful Babies (Pregnancy Outreach) program has an exciting list of guest speakers for the Spring term. Check out our Important Dates page for details
~Now in its third year, The Woman's Drop-in at the "Little House" is getting bigger and better. Drop in to the little house beside Star Grocery on Rossland Ave any Tuesday between 1pm and 3pm for: coffee... conversation... clothing swap...and more!
~FAIR is partnering with a number of other organizations on the "Women Creating Change" project. This local group is doing some amazing work, and has just released several studies on Gender and poverty issues in the Lower Columbia region. Check out more about the project and ther surveys here
~ A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped out with the purchase and installation of the new flooring in the Trail United Church. Koodos to: Maglio's Building Centre, Trail Area Health and Environment Program, Trail United Church and all the volunteers and workers at the Food Bank who worked with our CCRR and Bright Beginnings programs to help provide a clean, refreshed space for the community to share.
~Thank you to all the caring individuals, families, companies and groups who continue to donate funds to keep our programs running. We are now able to securely accept financial donations on-line and through the KSCU "Change It!" program, as well as through the United Way and or our Main Office locations. Check out our Donations page for more info. FAIR is a registered charity in full compliance with Canada Revenue Agency's Charities Directorate. Click here to be taken to a CRA page where you can view our current and recent "charities return" information.
~DID YOU KNOW... that FAIR produces a number of Service Directories for various communities in the West Kootenay/Boundary region?? The information in these directories is FREE to the public. And our Senior's Directories have just been updated! and now include specific versions for 6 different communities! Click the links in the top menu bar to check out these resources.
~We are once again partnering with the "Passport to the Kootenays" organization to offer the very popular coupon books. These are an awesome opportunity to experience the wonderful Kootenay Region at drastically reduced prices, as well as make a meaningful donation to FAIR. Check out the website link above for more info. Available at many local retailers, as well as the FAIR main office.
~Many people have emergency Medical first aid training (CPR) but would you know what to do in a Mental Health emergency? Our MHAPS program is once again offering Mental Health First Aid Training in January 2013. The link to the left will take you to a WORD document about our January event, or you can check out the Mental Health Commission of Canada's website for more info.
~We're on FACEBOOK. Trail FAIR Society and the Fruitvale StrongStart program have pages. Check them out for more news...photos...etc.
~The West Kootenay Boundary Crisis Line is pleased to roll out their new Suicide Prevention Website which can be found at westkootenaysuicideprevention.org/. Check it out for tips, resources and other great information.
~ New Crisis Line Service and number: 1-888-353-CARE (2273) - There is a new network of 5 Crisis Lines - Including FAIR's West Kootenay Boundary Crisis Line - which are now working together to better serve the entire Interior Health Region. Most local callers will still talk with a local crisis line worker, but if the line is already busy, calls will be routed to another crisis line which will have all the training and information necessary to properly serve the caller.
We've moved: Programs which have previously run in the former Trail Middle School site have moved to the Trail United Church as of the fall of 2012:
~Monday Morning CCRR Playgroup which runs 9:30-11am on Mondays
~Building Beautiful Babies (Pregnancy Outreach) which runs 10am-2pm on Thursdays
~Bright Beginnings Preschool (formerly called the CORE program) which runs Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 and 12:30-2:30
~Many thanks to the West Kootenay Toy Run committee for inviting us to set up an information table at their 2012 event in September:
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~ "Reaching Out" workshops are now booking 2013 dates in area schools. Click here for more details.
~ Many thanks to all the sponsors and community volunteers who made our 1-year "Helping Boys Become Health Men" project such a success! Activities included the Feb 17th Movie Night, April 28 Family Fun Day, and on-going connections with the Trail Smokies. Check back later in the fall of 2012 for a wind-up report on this project
~Our first Clothesline Project Lunch on Monday April 16th was a great success. Many, many people from all walks of life came out to grab lunch and view the powerful display of hand-painted T-Shirts created by local women to reflect their experience of violence & their desire for an abuse free community. Many, Many thanks to Ferraro Foods for their gracious assistance.
~FAIR was recently presented the Trail 2011 Family Friendly Employer award by the Success by 6 Committee! Thanks to all our employees to nominated our agency!
~News Flash - March 17 2011- FAIR is now a fully accredited agency! Click here to find out more about the Council on Accreditation
We strive to provide the best service possible. You are welcome to view our Global Ends (Mission) statement here.