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Vancouver’s Velo Vision: Safe Biking for All Ages

Biking, Seniors, Stories, Youth

Screen capture from StreetFilms.org film entitled, "Vancouver's Velo Vision: Safe Biking for All Ages"

We found this video on the website of StreetFilms.org and thought it worthwhile to share a simple methodology for testing if a city’s cycling infrastructure is well designed. “When you are going to evaluate the design of any cycling infrastructure, you don’t have to be a transportation engineer. Think of a child, a child that you really love. Once you have that boy …

Ambassa-who? Kinetic Katherine

Fundraising, Stories

Katherine is an interior designer, Roulant volunteer and sports enthusiast. Read how she truly went the distance for Santropol Roulant! Name: Katherine Kuczewski What is your connection to the Roulant? I stumbled upon the Roulant while researching a school project.  I love the spirit of the Roulant and its approach to urban agriculture so I decided to start volunteering. Tell us about …

Our New Client Newsletter! Summer Edition.

Meals-on-Wheels, News, Publications, Stories

Words-On-Wheels is back with a great, new design! Check out all the news, stories, and updates from the Santropol Staff, Clients and Volunteers! Words-On-Wheels is a quarterly newsletter sent out to our clients with their meal. Many of our clients may not use the internet and  our newsletter allows us to keep in touch, informing them on events, news and …

A gentleman of a certain age

Meals-on-Wheels, Stories

After several days of Meals-on-Wheels service, we received a call from this new client who was not sure that the service would suit him. This gentleman of a certain age lived alone at home, with limited mobility. He was no longer able to go about his daily activities or meet his own basic needs without seeking the assistance of his …