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CEO Weekly Newsletter April 15, 2024

AVENS CEO Newsletter for the week of April 15, 2024.

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Thank you to all our donors

YACCS/YK Seniors Ticket Raffle
Susan A Epp
Hazel Wind
Bruce Valpy
Teanne MacCallum
Laurie Sarkadi
Theresa Hansen
Stella Rice
Jean Mounscy
Fun Girls
Sean lvens
Joy Ann Detzier
Elizabeth Jonquil Covello
Bev Van Metre
In Memory of Evelyn Dodman
Northern News Services Ltd.
Paul Bros NEXTreme Inc.
YK O Blasters Old Tima Hockey Team
Doug Wourms
Zahra Sadki
Larry Adamson
The Marvin Robinson Family
Canadian Frontier Safety Corp.
Linda Geffery
Marshall & Company
Donald R, Hunter
In Memory of Art Dodman
Pin/Taylor Architects
Trevor Bower
Cathy-Jo Doyle
Wilson Shea
NWT Disabilities Council
Mackay LLP
Kathy Bentley
Sutherland Drugs Ltd.
Martha Codner
Sandra Taylor
Sandy S. Lee
Uphere Publishing Ltd.
Reddi Mart #713 Ltd.
Duncan Hamre
Robert & Sharon O'Rourke
Ron & Lesley Alan
Margaret Anne Woodside
Daron Letts
Union of Northern Workers
Robert McLeod
Mountain Province Venture and Business Partners
Ester Braden
Michael C. Vaydik
Juanita and Sandra Walsh
The Haener Family
Tex Meidl
The Eggenberger Family
Greg Debogorski
Nancy Hayward
Maryse Perraud
Rob & Kim Strand
Louise Vertes
Juanita and Sandra Walsh
Diane Patry
Remy Leclerc
Mary Charles
Pertice Moffitt
Karen Graham
In Memory of Edward Marcino
Sutherland Drugs Ltd.
Jane Romanowich
Robert & Karen Taggart
Dunrite Cleaners
JK Cleaning & Maintenance
Lydia Montana
Garth Beck
Sari Wouters
Yellowknife B.P.O. Elks Lodge #314
Amanda Mallon
Kim Doyle
In Memory of Bernice Boss
Lisette Kaip
Ruth Reimann
Mahen & Shalene Manickum
The Patricia Mracek Family
Alan & Violet Shevkenek
YK Minor Softball Association
Eva Henderson:inhonor of David Walca
Joan Hirons
Nancy Fraser
Diavik Diamond Mines Inc
GAP Electric Ltd
Patrick Balsillie
Violca Memedi
Andrew J. Kotaska
Gold Range Investments Ltd.
Dana Martin
Great Slave Helicopters Ltd.
In Memory of Mary Hamilton
Hak’s Autobody Ltd.
Ace Enterprises Ltd.
Judi Cozetto
Sport North Federation

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Wildfire Evacuation Executive Summary and Recommendations

AVENS has compiled a detailed report summarizing the challenges and lessons from the 2023 evacuation to facilitate learning for AVENS and other agencies. Key recommendations are presented openly below.

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About Us

AVENS – A Community for Seniors

AVENS – A Community for Seniors (previously YACCS) was incorporated under the Societies Act in April of 1983 by a group of citizens to lobby the Government and establish programs and services for seniors.

Long Term Care

AVEN Manor is a 29 bed long term care facility that provides programs and services for NWT seniors.

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Dementia Care

AVEN Cottages are specifically designed to care for people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.

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Seniors Housing

AVENS is proud to offer independent housing to seniors with 32 housing units on campus.

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Avens delivers quality services in a safe and respectful manner to support residential living choices for seniors.

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AVENS Pavilion Project – COMING SOON 2024  

AVENS team is working hard to provide 102 safe and affordable housing units for seniors. It will include 92 (1 bedroom) and 10 (2 bedroom) units and introduce a new way of independent living for seniors that will allow them to age with dignity for longer in their homes.

At this time, construction is well underway, and our hope is to commence intakes in the Spring of 2024.

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