RADAR | THE LOCALER
A Community of Caring
Anne Driscoll understands that giving back is the real reward.
By Will Scott
Anne Driscoll is the executive director of Crescent Valley Resource Centre; an artist’s rendering of the centre; a children’s book giveaway at the centre. | PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CRESCENT VALLEY RESOURCE CENTRE
For Anne Driscoll, any award is “a delightful surprise.” And she has received many, including the Saint John Citizen of the Year Award and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Driscoll leads a small but mighty team as executive director of the Crescent Valley Resource Centre (CVRC) in the north end of Saint John, N.B. “We are really a hub,” she says of the CVRC. “We provide services for folks who come in the door — maybe they need help finding a job, or finding food. They might need help with daycare or accessing government services.”
“We provide services for folks who come in the door — maybe they need help finding a job, or finding food. They might need help with daycare or accessing government services.”
As a “lifelong Saint Johner,” she and her five siblings grew up with parents who taught their children that giving back matters. And for the past 16 years, she’s been doing just that in this role. She knows the work her team does is valued because organizations come to them with ideas and projects. “We’ve had a lot of community partners, including the University [of New Brunswick], municipal government and the Horizon Health Network — approach us and say, ‘You know, we’d like to offer this program or this service at the CVRC Centre because you guys are the hub of the neighbourhood.’” That vote of confidence, she feels, is better than any award. “It’s a nice pat on the back that people have that much faith in us.”
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RADAR | PLAYLIST
What Songs Do You Road- Trip to, Logan Richard?
By Kim Hughes
P.E.I.-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Logan Richard. | PHOTO: COURTESY OF MATT HORSEMAN
“When I am on the road, whether for a short drive or a long haul, I always rely on music to keep me company and entertained,” says P.E.I.-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Logan Richard, who will be touring this November alongside Crash Test Dummies, and with Tenille Townes in January. “These 10 songs never fail to get me fired up while I am driving. All are different from a musical standpoint, but all have a feel-good, driving vibe. I don’t know what makes a song good for driving, but these all have it.” Richard describes his own sound as “slick pop, spacey R&B, and soulful folk,” as showcased on his recent Character Traits Deluxe album. As for this playlist? He has a suggestion. “Roll down the windows, crank up the volume and sing and groove along.”
We are providing a preview of the artist’s playlist. The full playlist can be experienced directly on Spotify with a free account. Songs may not be appropriate for everyone. Listener discretion is advised.
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Anne Driscoll is the executive director of Crescent Valley Resource Centre; an artist's rendering of the centre; a children's book giveaway at the centre. | PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CRESCENT VALLEY RESOURCE CENTRE
For Anne Driscoll, any award is “a delightful surprise.” And she has received many, including the Saint John Citizen of the Year Award and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Driscoll leads a small but mighty team as executive director of the Crescent Valley Resource Centre (CVRC) in the north end of Saint John, N.B. “We are really a hub,” she says of the CVRC. “We provide services for folks who come in the door — maybe they need help finding a job, or finding food. They might need help with daycare or accessing government services.”
“We provide services for folks who come in the door — maybe they need help finding a job, or finding food. They might need help with daycare or accessing government services.”
As a “lifelong Saint Johner,” she and her five siblings grew up with parents who taught their children that giving back matters. And for the past 16 years, she’s been doing just that in this role. She knows the work her team does is valued because organizations come to them with ideas and projects. “We’ve had a lot of community partners, including the University [of New Brunswick], municipal government and the Horizon Health Network — approach us and say, ‘You know, we’d like to offer this program or this service at the CVRC Centre because you guys are the hub of the neighbourhood.’” That vote of confidence, she feels, is better than any award. “It’s a nice pat on the back that people have that much faith in us.”
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond? We’d love to hear about them. Email us your nominations, and they could be our featured Localer in an upcoming issue.