Taste and Tour Comes to Campbell River
Save the date and plan to join us in Campbell River on June 18th for our second annual Taste and Tour – a great way to learn about Communitas’ work on the north island!
Stories
Read About Our Work
Maintaining a Career of Care
“Make if safe. Make it practical. Make it pretty.” For the last 14 years, these three steps have been the goal for every project that Arny, our maintenance coordinator, has been involved with. As he retires, we reflect on his career of care.
Becoming a Support Worker
When Saori first came to Canada, she was drawn by its geography. She ended up staying because of the people! Eventually, Saori became a Support Worker with Communitas. Check out her amazing journey!
COMMUNITAS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO
The board of directors of Communitas Supportive Care Society has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Matt Dirks, effective June 1, 2025. This appointment comes after a comprehensive search conducted by Nelson/Kraft and Associates Inc. “We are very pleased with the outcome of this search,” says Kathy Doerksen, board chair. “We look … Continued
Community Inclusion Helps Shawn To Thrive
Shawn has been part of Communitas’ Community Inclusion services for many years and Wendy is one of his CI workers. Wendy has supported Shawn as he maintains a popular window-washing business in Campbell River. Wendy is retiring this month and she’ll miss the laughter they share regularly. Check it out!
Unmasking Mental Health
The journey towards mental wellness has had many ups and downs for Lacey, but she has found the support she needs through Communitas.
Becoming an Artist
Whether it’s a street scene, a landscape, or something from her imagination, Linda’s paintings show that she is a skilled artist. What’s interesting is that she didn’t become an artist until after she experienced a brain injury.
Becoming Present in the Here and Now
One of Gail’s life goals is to become more present, focusing on the here and now. She’s working on her physical strength and also her mental health. Find out how she is achieving success!
Steering People Towards an Abundant Life
When you’re hoping to get out into your community, it helps to have reliable transportation – but what if you don’t? Our Drive to Thrive campaign is responding to this question – check it out!
Becoming Independent
Learning to navigate public transit has given Kevin and Michael a new sense of independence, allowing them to get to activities without having to rely on others. It’s a skill they say everyone should learn!
Life-long Passion For Cooking Has Its Rewards
Kerry remembers his grandfather’s kitchen in Ontario with fondness. His grandfather trained cooks for the Canadian Armed Forces. But what Kerry remembers is the warmth and wonderful smells coming from his grandfather’s kitchen at home. Being French Canadian, his grandfather always had a pot of split pea and ham soup or baked beans on the … Continued
Becoming Connected
After Winni graduated from high school, she felt like she’d lost connections with her friends and teachers. It made her a little bit sad. But rather than wallow in sadness, Winni decided to be pro-active. She set a goal for herself to find a way to reconnect with the people she misses. She chose to … Continued
Becoming A Coder
Owen always enjoyed playing video games – so much so that he decided he’d like to try his hand at creating his own game. Owen is Becoming a Coder!
Who Are You Becoming?
Our theme for 2025 is “Becoming”. Find out how we’re going to explore this theme this year!
Taking A Chance Pays Off
Although people encouraged him to try work in the social services sector, Colin was very hesitant, unsure if he was suited for the work. He decided to take a chance and discovered that he loves the work. We are so glad he did!
Communitas Staff Publishes Compelling Novel
Writing and publishing a novel is a huge achievement and we celebrate with Communitas support worker, Million Abraha, for doing just that!
Communitas Uses Grant to Support Mental Wellness
A grant from Bell Let’s Talk has enabled Communitas to support people living with mental health challengs in a unique way.
Bringing Service and Skills Together
Joyal’s experience, his skill set, and his heart for service all found a home when he came to work for Communitas
Bring Back the Summer!
At Centennial Place, they don’t let Blue Monday get them down, they celebrate for a whole week! This year, they’re bringing back the summer vibes. Check it out!
Harvest Party Celebrates Community
A Harvest Party held earlier this fall in Abbotsford was the result of several of our homes coming together to create a fun event for community.
Fifty Years of Hope
More than a hundred people attended a gala event at The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford as Communitas held its final celebratory event in honour of its 50th anniversary.
Communitas Art Show Celebrates 50 Years!
We are excited to announce our latest art show, celebrating 50 years at Communitas. The exhibit features art created by people we serve as well as our staff.
A Place To Call Home
In this heart-felt letter, Kelly shares her story, a story of a mother and daughter and their sometimes difficult journey. But it is also a story of hope and how they came to receive services from Communitas. She hopes you’ll support other families like hers, this Christmas!
Weather Fills Waugh With Wonder
If there’s weather happening, Chris wants to be in the middle of it! His fascination with weather has led him to learn more and he loves to share his knowledge with others.
