In 2019, Circle of Care (CoC) volunteers, staff and board of trustees members provided hundreds of hours of care and service to over 20 Point Roberts residents in need of support, rides, meals and general assistance.
The 2018 AGM was held in February 2019 with members of the board of trustees and over 50 guests in attendance. Dr. Sean of SuperTrack was our guest speaker, presenting an informational presentation as well as answering questions from the audience about the functioning of the health clinic.
Also at that meeting, board chair Chris Cameron announced a number of goals for the year, one of which was to acquire a wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus to serve Point Roberts, providing rides to doctor and other needed appointments in Whatcom County.
After seeking input from the community via an online survey to assess need and support for a shuttle service, Circle of Care submitted a grant proposal to the Colton Family Foundation, and in July was granted $55,000 for the purchase and operation of a bus. An eight-passenger, wheelchair-lift equipped bus was purchased in the fall and put into operation in November with the initial plan of running every Thursday to Bellingham. Rides can be arranged by calling 360/945-5222 or emailing prcircleofcare@gmail.com.
In September, CoC sponsored the third annual Apple Harvest Festival, providing games and entertainment for families as well as a fundraising concert featuring Shaune Ann and The Feuz Band. In honor of the concert, the community center was transformed into a “speak-easy” nightclub atmosphere. In conjunction with volunteers from the Benson Road Gardens, two days of apple pressing were offered as well. Thousands of locally grown apples were pressed into hundreds of liters of juice for the Food Bank as well as for residents and their families.
Circle of Care is grateful to individuals and businesses who have supported us with volunteer hours and financial contributions.
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