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The Vulcan Regional Victim Services Society has a new program manager.
“I love it so far,” said Jasmine Rapuano, who started Dec. 1, during an interview. “Everyone has been amazing.”
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She says she loves the organization’s aim, which is to limit the impact of crime or tragedy on victimized persons by providing assistance, support, information and referral to individuals living in and visiting Vulcan County.
When visiting victims, she said she allows to be “where they’re at,” and aims to help them out in whatever way they need at that time. That could mean providing referrals or emotional support during a difficult time.
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A free turkey dinner was provided Dec. 12 to community members who are either home alone or cannot be around family this year due to Alberta’s COVID-19 gathering restrictions.
The turkey dinner was made possible by teaming up with community members and organizations, said Connie Clement, who, along with Sandy Stoddard and Lynn Jones, came up with the idea of organizing the free turkey dinner.
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About 40 turkey dinners, plus dessert, a treat bag and pop, were delivered Dec. 12, and around 20 local residents dined in the lounge at the Vulcan Curling Club, with a Christmas gift bag being provided per table, and a few people picked up meals, said Clement.