by adminThreadsofLife | Sep 28, 2023 | How We Help
by Alka ChevliMy father, Jayvadan Chevli, was a hard-working man who immigrated to Canada over 49 years ago, hoping to provide a better life for his family. He was full of energy, vitality, and optimism, always looking for opportunities to improve life for himself and...
by Sarah Wheelan | Aug 31, 2023 | How We Help
Families affected by workplace tragedy have an opportunity to gather virtually each month for FamiliesConnect. This series of workshops bring us together throughout the year to learn, share, and heal. FamiliesConnect unites us from wherever we are–both...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Aug 16, 2023 | How We Help
Attending your first family forum can be very emotional. Hang in there, you are not alone. You may have anticipatory feelings bubbling up, and maybe even wondering what you’ve signed yourself up for. You may ask yourself what am I doing here? I was remembering what it...
by adminThreadsofLife | Jul 20, 2023 | How We Help
Most of us will never find ourselves at the top of Mount Everest. But we can all imagine the months of training and preparation, the lists of gear and provisions, the challenge of days of climbing in thin air, carrying all those supplies on your back. And we can...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Jul 5, 2023 | How We Help
Not all of us have good supports after a workplace tragedy. And even if you do, there’s always value in growing that network of people you can rely on. A Volunteer Family Guide (VFG) is a person who has experienced a similar tragedy and is willing to offer a...
by Shirley Hickman | Jun 8, 2023 | How We Help, News & Updates, Your Gifts at Work
Anniversary – (definition) a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special event happened. As we prepared to honour Threads of Life’s 20th anniversary in 2023, we all struggled with language – are we celebrating? Or simply marking a milestone?Some...