[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image source=”featured_image” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1492008828909{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]March 16, 2023[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Vecova has been the latest recipient of the Alberta Bottle Depot Association’s Applaud a Depot program. Applaud a Depot provides Albertans with a simple way to give kudos to their local Depot for a job well done. As a local community Bottle Depot, Vecova is proud of the impact that our inclusive and innovative depot has made. Below is the winning entry, from Carly V.:

“I make a point of going to (Vecova Bottle Depot) because it employs those who may struggle to find a place in the workforce, giving dignity to those with different abilities.”

To celebrate Vecova’s role in the community, the Alberta Bottle Depot Association is hosting an event on Global Recycling Day, March 18, at 11:00 AM at the Vecova Bottle Depot, 20 Research Pl NW in Calgary. We invite you to bring your bottles and join us as we recognize the work of our team and our consumers’ commitment to inclusion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”9249″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Support Vecova at Country Hills and University District COBS!

Join COBS on April 1 for Doughnation Day, where $2 from every 6-pack of hot cross buns sold is donated to Vecova!

From now until April 1, visit either of the below COBS Bread locations or donate online today. COBS Bread will be matching all donations made to Vecova up to $10,000! On Saturday, April 1, $2 will be donated for every 6-pack of hot cross buns sold at the below COBS Bread. Giving back has never tasted so good!

COBS Bread Bakery – Country Hills

Unit 521, 500 Country Hills Blvd NE,
Calgary, Alberta
T3K 5H2

COBS Bread Bakery – University

#150 – 4023 University Avenue NW,
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 6K3

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Vecova participates in two Community Engaged Learning presentations at the University of Calgary

Vecova has been invited to participate in the Community Engaged Learning program at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine! Our employees and consumers will present two panels about their experiences with medical health care to first-year medical students on October 13 and 15, 2021.

The Community Engaged Learning program teaches medical students about the unique perspectives of people navigating medical services and systems. This program helps future physicians understand the lived experiences of people in the communities they serve, and to recognize that people with lived experience and the organizations that serve them are experts in how to educate and advocate for their health needs.

Vecova’s panel on October 13, 2021 will feature Vecova employees with specialized experience supporting and advocating for our consumers. Employees from Vecova’s Housing Services and Vecova’s Mental Health Services will share their experiences providing care and support to persons of all abilities as they navigate through the medical system at various stages throughout their lives.

Vecova’s consumers and their family members will join first-year medical students to share their experiences at Vecova’s second Community Engaged Learning presentation on October 15, 2021. Our consumers will talk about the important role of self-determination in medical health care and their lived experiences, successes and challenges navigating the medical system.

We’re looking forward to presenting at the Community Engaged Learning program in support of the good health and wellbeing of Albertans of all abilities. Vecova would like to thank the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine for this opportunity. We can’t wait to share our experiences with your students to help future doctors better understand the perspectives of persons of all abilities![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”15″][/vc_column][/vc_row]