CBO WORKERS APPRECIATION DAY PROCLAIMED

The province has proclaimed November 6, 2009, as CBO Workers Appreciation Day in recognition of the tremendous work being done by the staff of the hundreds of community-based organizations (CBOs) across Saskatchewan.

"CBOs are an integral part of the province's human-service delivery system, and the ongoing efforts of CBO staff to help marginalized and at-risk Saskatchewan people," Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer said. "I hope the proclamation of this special day will help raise awareness about the important role of CBOs and their staff in Saskatchewan. These workers deserve our utmost respect and recognition."

Hundreds of emergency shelters, group homes, day cares, crisis units and many other much-needed programs and services across Saskatchewan are staffed by CBO workers, who provide hope, dignity and compassion to some of the most vulnerable citizens in our province.

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For more information, contact:

Brian Miller
Social Services
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0531
Email: brian.miller3@gov.sk.ca