West Island Citizen Advocacy’s purpose is to support and defend the rights of vulnerable or disadvantaged people in its community to improve their quality of life.
~ WICA’s Mission Statement
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Warren Thomas était quelqu’un de compatissant, de généreux, qui prenait grand soin de sa femme, de sa famille, de ses amis, de sa communauté et de ses animaux. Son engagement à rendre service, sa gentillesse et sa compassion à l’égard des membres les moins fortunés et les plus vulnérables de sa communauté ont laissé une empreinte durable.
Le Parrainage Civique de la Banlieue Ouest a subi une grosse perte avec le décès de Warren en juin 2023. Warren était le trésorier du PCBO et son absence continue à être pénible. Pour rendre hommage à sa mémoire et pour célébrer les valeurs qu’il personnifiait, nous avons créé Le prix Warren Wilfred Thomas pour services extraordinaires à la communauté. Nous sommes fiers de remettre ce prix en même temps que notre AGA, le 18 juin au Centre nautique de la baie de Valois.
Ce prix, commandité et présenté par le Parrainage Civique de la Banlieue Ouest(PCBO), vise à récompenser la personne qui a réussi à rendre des services extraordinaires à la communauté au fil du temps.
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Warren Thomas was a compassionate, giving individual who deeply cared for his wife, family, friends, community and animals. His commitment to service, kindness and compassion for the less fortunate and vulnerable members of his community left a lasting impact.
As the Treasurer at West Island Citizen Advocacy, Warren’s passing in June 2023 was a significant loss, and we continue to miss him. In our desire to honor his memory and to celebrate the values he embodied; we have established the Warren Wilfred Thomas Award for Extraordinary Service to the Community. We are proud to present this award during our Annual General Meeting to be held June 18th at the Valois Bay Nautical Centre.
West Island Citizen Advocacy (WICA) will sponsor and present the award, aiming to recognize an individual who exhibits extraordinary service to the community over time.
The criteria for selecting the candidate includes: 10+ years of volunteering in the Pointe Claire community (mandatory), Kindness, Collaboration, Ethical conduct, Compassion, Modesty, Advocacy for social justice.
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info@pcbo-wica.com
Matching
We have been operating for 45 years; we are currently looking for more volunteers to help match the 200+ individuals on our waiting list.
Community Apartment Program (CAP)
The West Island Citizen Advocacy Community Apartment Program (CAP) was established in 1986 as a response to the desperate need for long term, loving and supportive housing for adults who experience mental health problems in the West Island.
Rendez-Vous Arts
Rendez-Vous Arts is a project within WICA, its purpose is to provide the opportunity for individuals who face special challenges to create works of art with the support of a volunteer instructor
ITMAV/Seniors Liaisons
Aging is inevitable. For some, the golden years are anything but golden. Seniors Liaisons is an outreach project aimed at providing much-needed practical support to under-served, vulnerable seniors, especially those in multicultural communities isolated by language and societal barriers.
Courses & Volunteer Training
West Island Citizen Advocacy offers free courses to our volunteer advocates who are working with protégés. These courses are also open to the community at large.
Income Tax Program
This program provides income tax services to those who meet the eligibility requirements. This service is offered year-round, with office drop off times during peak income tax time.
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In the media
See where West Island Citizen Advocacy has been featured in the news below.
For more information on any of these articles or any other media inquiries, please call (514) 694-5850.
- WICA plans more volunteer recruitment for 2017 in the Suburban
- Wine Tasting Fundraiser in the Suburban
- “In the Spirit of Advocacy” fundraiser in The Suburban
- WICA match featured in the Montreal Times
- WICA on Breakfast Television
- WICA in the Montreal Times
- Mary Clare & Marie featured in the Gazette
- WICA in the Suburban
- WICA in the Suburban on seniors abuse
- WICA match in the Suburban
- WICA in the Chronicle
- Phillip Rosenblatt believes in the power of volunteering and has spent the last 35 years contributing to his community.
- WICA in West Island Blog
- Sunshine Residence in Suburban
- Sunshine Residence in Montreal Gazette
- Sunshine Residence on Global News
