Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Building Communities Winner! Locals Local 501 Newsletters BC Local 501 Twice per year (June and December), CLAC awards donations of $1,000, $1,500, or $2,500 to up to 15 local causes nominated by members. All causes and amounts are selected at random from qualified nominations. Dr. Peter Centre, nominated by Local 501 member Darren Gillis (Canucks Sports & Entertainment), won a $2,500 donation. “The Dr. Peter Centre provides day health and full time residence care for people who are living with HIV/AIDS and other health conditions,” says Darren. “This centre offers on-site nursing, counsellors, music and art therapy, as well as a morning and afternoon meal. They also operate North America’s first ever healthcare facility that incorporates an overdose prevention site into their model of care. This donation will go toward our continuous mission to provide support to those who are most in need.” Braden Ma (music therapist at Dr. Peter Centre), Darren Gillis, Erin Beekhuis (CLAC representative) Previous Next You might be interested in Closing the Gender Gap Takes More Than Equal Pay 2 Nov 2026 Accountability is a Team Sport 2 Nov 2026 Everyday Champion! 1 Nov 2026 CLAC and WOW Call for Meaningful Social Dialogue in Canada–EU Partnership 30 Oct 2026