[Viva] Programs shutting down

Sun Feb 9 15:17:24 PST 2020

Hello all,
Margarite, in answer to your question I fell very strongly about Viva
moving forward. We would also need to have a venue of sorts to have a home
base. Working together may also shape possible new programming at AV and
FFL for us.i like the idea of a Face to face meeting.
As for the closing of Positive Living BC? I'm very saddened for those who
benefitted from the programming and for those who may lose their livelihood
supporting all of us. I have full faith in Glen Bradford and that he will
work tirelessly to get things done.
The Peer Navigation program will continue although it won't be under the
PLBC umbrella after March 31st/2020.
My thoughts are with you Shelly as well as others who are suffering.
Sincerely, Roberta.

On Sat., Feb. 8, 2020, 10:09 p.m. Margarite Sanchez, <
margaritesanchez at gmail.com> wrote:

> Sorry to hear you've been having so many health concerns Shell. I hope
> things turn around for you now that they are figuring out the problem/s.
> And nice to hear from Leila and Lisa too. Anyone else want to weigh-in on
> how they feel about Viva women continuing or not? The more voices, ideas,
> inspirations the better!
> Maybe we need to come together, I always find it easier face to face.
>
> all the best,
> Margarite
>
> On Sat, Feb 8, 2020 at 4:47 AM Flower Power <fpower738 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Shelly!Very interested hugs!
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 7, 2020, 11:46 AM shelly tognazzini, <shetognazzini at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> 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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