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2024 Year at-a-Glance

Donations

Donations

Received $10,275.02 in donations. This includes monetary and gift-in-kind donations

Requests

Requests

The VOCPRI Board approved over $22,000 across 76 requests

Educational Events

Educational Events

3 events took place: Principles in the Treatment of Trauma; FASD Conference; and CPRI Research Symposium. Raised a total of $25,423.77

Historical Highlights

1960
VOPCRI INNAUGARATION
Volunteer Organization of CPRI, VOCPRI logo

Began providing volunteer services to the children and youth of CPRI

February 2
1969
Operation Bookmark
  • Received official not-for-profit charity status.
  • Volunteers raised funds for a Parents’ Live-in Project, known as Glenhurst Lodge (now called Oakwood).
  • First fundraiser in May was Operation Bookmark, a used book sale. This sale still runs annually.
January 31
2005
Courtyard
  • Supported the creation of the VOCPRI Courtyard – a BBQ, picnic, and outdoor play space.
March 30
2008
Pratten Gazebo

Contributed the Pratten Gazebo.

March 30
2009
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Contributed to two outdoor spaces for Unit 6 and Thameswood units. For over 50 years, VOCPRI has supported several holiday initiatives, such as Toy Shop and Operation Santa Claus.

Special Projects

Special projects may include major renovations, specialized equipment, or other initiatives that benefit the children, youth, and parents of CPRI.

Holiday Initiatives

Each year, VOCPRI and its partners come together to spread joy and support to children, youth, and families receiving services at CPRI through three heartfelt traditions…read more.

MedWise

CPRI is leading the development of MedWise, an innovative evidence-based medication....read more.

Operation Sunshine

Operation Sunshine was a fundraising project that was designed to build a sunroom ...read more.

Operation Oakwood Overhaul

Oakwood is a 3-bedroom house on the grounds...read more.

Operation Dog Paddle

All children need to play, and few recreational activities provide more enjoyment...read more.

Pratten Gazebo

Most of the children staying at Pratten One are medically fragile and have a wide range....read more.

Video Conferencing Equipment

Videoconferencing use has been steadily increasing and is used for education of clinicians,...read more.

Thameswood & Unit Diversion Areas

In the summer of 2010, VOCPRI contributed $50,000 towards creating new spaces for children and youth at two residential units –...read more.

Project Courtyard

The VOCPRI Courtyard is located behind the Pratten building. It is comprised ...read more.

Harmony Hall

Harmony Hall was created with the intent of dedicating a space at CPRI for child...read more.

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