Recognizing partnership
(left to right) CLBC managers Rob Wicharuk and Lisa Bourget and Director of Regional Operations Lynn Middleton accept the Partnership Award from Tanya Behardien, Executive Director of PDCRS, and Mark Rutter, Board President.
On June 27, the Penticton & District Community Resources Society (PDCRS) recognized CLBC with a Partnership Award presented at their Annual General Meeting.
“In the past year, we’ve worked through some challenges and the help and support received from staff of CLBC really helped us to get through that and really made a difference,” says Marsha Lacroix of PDCRS.
“The award is a recognition of the work that we do and the work that CLBC does with us, in order to provide services to the people who need it. It recognizes the staff who helped us work through the challenges and to let them know we appreciate the assistance.”
PDCRS, through its Community Services Office, currently runs over 20 programs for individuals of all ages and a variety of needs, which improve the quality of life of people in Penticton and the South Okanagan. Past recipients of the Partnership Award include the City of Penticton and the two local School Districts.
“The award is presented to an organization that has supported or collaborated with us extensively to make a real impact on the people and communities we serve. It’s a way for PDCRS to recognize and acknowledge the people and organizations that are often behind the scenes, but without whom we couldn’t do what we do,” says Marsha.
“This is a great recognition of the strength of our collaborative partnership,” says Lynn Middleton, CLBC Director of Regional Operations. “We’ve been able to work through challenges and handle growth and new situations in a supportive way.”
