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Hollee Card new community leader of L'Arche Comox Valley

Posted 2020-05-08

We are very happy to announce that Hollee Card has accepted the role of Community Leader for L’Arche Comox Valley. She plans to begin her transition into the role by mid June, soon after moving to the valley.

We are very happy to announce that Hollee Card has accepted the role of Community Leader for L’Arche Comox Valley.  She plans to begin her transition into the role by mid June, soon after moving to the valley.   

Hollee has more than 30 years of L’Arche experience at the local, national and international levels.  She served as National Leader for L’Arche Canada for 10 years and Vice National Leader for 9.  She is also a former Community Leader for L’Arche Greater Vancouver.  Hollee is deeply committed to L’Arche, its Mission and its core values.  We are grateful to Hollee for her “yes” to this role and look forward to welcoming her to L’Arche Comox Valley!


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