[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]December 15, 2022[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][vc_column_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research seeks public support after vandalism attack

 

Calgary, Alberta (December 16, 2022). Vecova Centre for Disability Services and Research will begin its clean-up process in the coming weeks after its facility was vandalized on December 15, 2022. Damage to the facility includes parts of its main building and its on-site property, such as Recycling Services’ trailer and donation bins.  A police report has been filed and we are in the process of reviewing available security footage.

 

Vecova’s programs and services support persons of all abilities, some of whom are among Calgary’s most vulnerable. The vandalism may have further negative impacts on community initiatives, as the organization will have to potentially divert funds to clean, restore and replace the damage.

 

“We’re disappointed to have to deal with this, especially during the holiday season,” shares Kyla Martin, Vecova’s Chief Development Officer. “We provide a place of belonging to persons with disabilities and the community. The building itself has been part of some of our consumers’ lives for over fifty years – many of whom lived at our main facility for several years. To see this senseless act of vandalism on a place they love may be upsetting and confusing.”

 

Vecova is proud to be a community hub where everyone can feel welcomed and that they belong. If any individuals or businesses would like to offer support, donations can be make online at www.vecova.ca or by call 403-284-1121 ext 308.  If anyone would like to help us in the cleanup process please get in touch with the Development team at [email protected].

 

About Vecova  – vecova.ca

 

Vecova® is a leading edge, registered and accredited charitable organization that has been meeting the lifelong and changing needs of persons of all abilities and the community since 1969 through our programs and services, social research and innovation and enterprises.

 

For media requests:
Kaitlyn Pecson
Communications Manager at Vecova
[email protected]
403-605-2683[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[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]September 18, 2021[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][vc_column_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Vecova’s commitment to reducing the impact of the COVID-19 fourth wave

Vecova to implement Restriction Exemption Program and mandatory vaccinations for employees, volunteers and contractors

 

Calgary, Alberta (September 18, 2021). In response to the current stage of the pandemic, Vecova is announcing the implementation of Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program (REP) and a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees, volunteers, students and contractors.

 

Vecova has consistently done its part to ensure the health and safety of our community throughout this pandemic. As a social purpose-driven organization, Vecova has a duty to ensure that our workplaces are safe for employees, volunteers and individuals accessing Vecova’s programs, services and enterprises. Vecova is choosing to model for our community the role that every individual can play in ensuring the safety of others.

 

We must take this leadership role at this critical time to do our part to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on our employees, our operations and the individuals who depend on us every day, many of whom are at higher risk to severe outcomes – seniors, persons with disabilities and people with pre-existing health conditions.

 

This is simply the right thing to do.

 

Details of the implementation of the Restriction Exemption Program and the mandatory vaccination policy is available at vecova.ca/fourthwave.

 

About Vecova  – vecova.ca

 

Vecova® is a leading edge, registered and accredited charitable organization that has been meeting the lifelong and changing needs of persons of all abilities and the community since 1969 through our programs and services, social research and innovation and enterprises.

 

 

For media requests:
Kaitlyn Pecson
Communications Manager
Vecova
[email protected][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[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]February 19, 2021[/vc_column_text][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”20″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Vecova’s Housing Services Works to Resolve COVID-19 Cases

 

Calgary, Alberta (February 19, 2021). Vecova’s Housing Services has experienced COVID-19 cases in one of our Vecova-operated residences. With Alberta Health Services, we are managing the situation to ensure the safety of the community.

 

We are following all recommendations from Alberta Health Services, including the testing of all individuals and employees at the affected location. Additionally, our team has completed thorough contact tracing in collaboration with Alberta Health Services. We have directly contacted all individuals, families/guardians and employees who may have been in close contact with those affected.

 

The individuals who have tested positive have gone into mandatory self-isolation. They will remain in self-isolation until all Alberta Health Services recommendations regarding the end of their quarantine period or their return to work have been met. We wish them all a quick recovery.

 

We thank all of our employees for their continued efforts to keep our Housing Services safe for all individuals who live and work within those residences.

 

Vecova’s top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our community. Our Housing Services has an extremely high standard of health and safety measures and protocols in place to minimize the risk for COVID-19 and to manage a positive result. We remain diligent in the enforcement of proper PPE usage in all Vecova facilities, which is critical to the health and safety of all of our employees and individuals. We also continue to follow the guidance and recommendations provided by Alberta Health Services, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety.

 

We thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support during this time.

 

About Vecova  – vecova.ca

 

Vecova® is a leading edge, registered and accredited charitable organization that has been meeting the lifelong and changing needs of persons of all abilities and the community since 1969 through our programs and services, social research and innovation and enterprises.

 

 

For media requests:
Kaitlyn Pecson

Communications Manager

Vecova
[email protected][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][nd_options_spacer nd_options_height=”30″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]