Kaien Anti-Poverty Society survives with full new board

from The Northern View

By Shaun Thomas
The Northern View

After being on the verge of dissolution due to a lack of people stepping forward to fill positions on the board, the Kaien Anti Poverty Society (KAPS) had a huge turnout at their January 20 Annual General Meeting and will be able to continue their fight against poverty in the city.

“We had standing room only at our AGM! This new board was elected out of 15 nominations! The community enthusiasm for continuing the work of KAPS is truly a sign of hope. I look forward to volunteering for this new board,” said outgoing KAPS chair Erika Rolston.

The new board of directors, who met for the first time on January 27, consists of chairperson Sunflower Porter, vice-chair Katy Barker,

treasurers Pamela Gonzalez and Isabel Howard, secretary Pat Lawson, Free Store manager Miguel Gonzalez, communications liaison Frances Roelofs, and directors at large Lianna Faust and Charlotte Reece.

And while the group may have only had one meeting to date, Porter said they are anxious to begin addressing the issues facing people experiencing poverty as they work to eliminate it in the city.

“We are really enthused and looking forward to being as productive as the last board who have accomplished so much in such a short time,” she said.

“We hope to live up to those expectations and exceed them. We are looking forward to the continuing support of the community of Prince Rupert and hope to see this support at future fundraisers and public events.”

The Free Store, located at 571 McKay, continues to accept donations and volunteers. For more on the Free Store, call Miguel Gonzales at 627-5277.