[Viva] Programs shutting down

Fri Feb 7 08:45:17 PST 2020

Correction: Afro Caribbean HIV Awareness Day,  1 - 3 pm today in Surrey,
see previous postings from Sarah Chown,  re: event today and tomorrow at
Youth Co. :)

On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 8:28 AM shelly tognazzini <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Good morning everyone.  I have been absent from ViVA of late for a number
> of reasons, personal and health issues that I have been dealing with, as
> well as taking a step back from on line/internet and social media to focus
> on health and self care.  I have been diagnosed with two new conditions -
> Hypothyroidism - which I am now just starting my first month of meds -
> (Synthroid) and I have also been diagnosed with COPD and am starting a
> pulmonary rehab program , as well as further treatment pending further
> tests and results.  Additionally, two members of my family have been
> diagnosed with Cancer - one terminal and one so far in remission after
> surgery and non effective chemo. It has been a challenging few months, but
> I am starting to feel the relief that comes with knowledge.  No matter how
> bad the news is - it's much easier to deal with health issues when you know
> whats going on.  It also helps explain some of the symptoms I was
> continually putting down to simply depression or aging.  Knowledge truly is
> power sometimes.  So, that's why you haven't heard too much from me...
>
> The news of Positive Living closing is so very close to the bone for me
> and I have to say I spent a great deal of Monday in tears, so sad for the
> loss of the organization to those who truly were at the heart of it - the
> volunteers, members and staff ! It is indeed a huge loss and one that will
> be heartfelt for many for months, years to come. Perhaps more importantly,
> it highlights the urgent need for the community to come together and share
> resources, space and support each other in ways that matter ...how that
> looks will unfold over time.
>
> I whole heartedly 100 support the need for ViVA to continue and would like
> to offer a couple of suggestions:
>
>    - I would like to help organize a committee to look into a more
>    evolved role for ViVA across the province and redefine the changing
>    landscape women in B.C. now find themselves in lieu off funding cuts, and
>    how best to utilize ViVA on a province wide basis.
>    - I am confident that if ViVA were to approach Friends for Life -
>    there would be support to have ViVA housed out of VFFL - with the ability
>    to utilize the house for potential meetings or events or ? whatever women
>    see in the future for ViVA
>    - I would also be interested in researching into any other
>    organizations/facilities that may want to see ViVA a part of their
>    program/services...basically a promotion campaign to let women know more
>    about ViVA and encourage more postings, information sharing and women to
>    women online support.
>
> I have applied for the two-day conference coming up with PAN and VFFL,
> March 10/11 and look forward to hearing from them next week, fingers and
> toes crossed I get in! I know the deadline was extended to end of day
> yesterday - I hope many of the women who applied for the Women's Wellness
> Fund will have applied and to see you all there. Just fyi, I am not
> involved in the conference planning, and am looking forward to hopefully
> attending and seeing some of you there. It will be a perfect opportunity
> for women to come together and talk about the vision for support moving
> forward.  If you haven't applied - maybe check with PAN  today and see if
> there is any way you can apply today. (May be too late - but never hurts to
> ask!) I again, do not know the conference details, or the numbers of folks
> that have applied, but I do know that the more people who apply, the more
> the need for events such as these to come together are highlighted and
> heard by the organizations presenting, as well of the funders funding.
>
> Now, more than ever - we as women need to come together and ensure we
> connect and support each other - and I will volunteer my time and
> commitment to ensuring ViVA continues and potentially evolves to an even
> stronger platform with renewed inspiration.  I am not working for now and
> the foreseeable future, and need things to keep my tiny little mind busy -
> I am a doer that needs to keep doing. I have some time and energy to commit
> to ViVA...anyone else out there?...
>
> Thanks so much for reading my novel length posting this morning, I
> appreciate any and all feedback.  Finally,  to all of the women out there
> struggling with health issues, physical, mental or emotional, and the loss
> of so many programs, services and support - I am sending out a big huge
> virtual hug to you all.  If any one wants to connect with me directly my
> email is shetognazzini at gmail.com, my cell phone is 604 440-1579.  Would
> love to hear from women about this post as well - your thoughts ? Continue
> this thread.  Thanks Gals, hope everyone has a good weekend. Heading out to
> Surrey today to support Afro Caribbean day, maybe see some of you out
> there.  Big hugs and love.
> Shelly Tognazzini
>
> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:36 AM Lisa Lagos <lagos.lisa20 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Such a heartfelt message Leila.  Thank you.  🤝
>>
>> On Fri., Feb. 7, 2020, 12:19 a.m. Leila Kaman, <leilamadhvani at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Not viva too.. I don't think we should close the program. It's were we
>>> are learning and getting information from.  what's left for us HIV ladies
>>> to support us??  Please let's keep the viva. Ladies let's join hands
>>> together 🤝
>>>
>>> On Thu., Feb. 6, 2020, 8:49 p.m. Margarite Sanchez, <
>>> margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks for sending this out Tami. It's true, Positive Living Society of
>>>> BC is closing.
>>>> I'm not sure what the PLBC closure means for Viva. We have been
>>>> functioning as  Standing Committee of the society for the last (5?) years.  *Do
>>>> we want to become an independent society? Do we want to continue? *
>>>> I don't have the answer, I hope there is enthusiasm to keep it going
>>>> but it needs new energy and commitment.
>>>>
>>>> *How do Viva women feel about Viva? Is it valuable to you, to our
>>>> community? *
>>>>
>>>> Margarite
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 5:25 AM Tami Starlight <tamistarlight at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> See:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/02/01/hiv-aids-support-advocacy-org-closing/amp/
>>>>>
>>>>> Sent from a mobile device
>>>>> Tami Starlight - she/her/hers & they/them/theirs
>>>>> Unceded coast Salish territory / Vancouver, Canada
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