Connecting to Indigenous Roots Important To Healing Journey
When Adria reflects on her journey towards mental wellness, she recognizes that the journey began with a reconnection to her indigenous roots.
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NEW RADIO SHOW FOCUSED ON CAM’S PASSION
Cam loves two things: sports and talking about sports. So when he had an opportunity to host his own radio show, he took it! Find out more about Cam’s radio show!
Princess For A Day
When Alysha had an opportunity recently to try on some beautiful dresses at Abbotsford’s Champagne and Lace, she was thrilled!
Prepared In Unexpected Ways
As a board member at Communitas, Joyce brings unique life experience and expertise to the role.
Creative Movement For All Abilities
Alisha is a grade 12 student whose passion for dance led her to create a Creative Movement class for people of all abilities.
Best Job I’ve Ever Had
Robin loves his job at Phantom Screens where he’s been working since last year. Check out this great inclusive employment story!
Person-Centred Care at the Heart of Herma’s Career
It’s the people she serves and the people she works with that make Herma’s career so satisfying.
Choosing Hope for Ukraine
Despite bombs falling and blackouts, our colleagues in Ukraine continue to choose hope for the people they serve. You can too.
Looking Back On Three Decades
After 35 years, Jonathan reflects on a long and satisfying vocation.
My Purpose Is To Encourage Others
Everett is a kind, caring person with many talents. He says his experience with brain injury gives him a unique way to encourage others.
Communitas Staff Respond To Food Insecurity
Rising food prices are a challenge for people who live in a fixed in come. Communitas staff are finding ways to respond.
Young People Create Messages of Inclusion
Some of the people we serve are using Pink Shirt Day as an opportunity to talk positively about how we can all do something to prevent bullying.
A Step Towards Greater Independence
Ryan is pretty skilled at using public transit in Abbotsford. He knows his bus schedules and times his activities so that he won’t miss a bus. If taking the bus isn’t convenient, he accesses Uber or taxi cabs and is grateful that those options are available to him, especially when the weather is bad. But … Continued
Rockin’ The Blues Away
At Centennial Place, they’re not letting the January blues get them down – they’re rockin’ the blues away!
Turning Points of Grace
Reflecting on her life’s journey so far, Ashleigh can see God’s grace in the many turning points that have brought her to where she is today. It makes her smile and fills her with hope.
Choosing Hope
Our theme for 2023 is Choosing Hope. Find out what that means for us and then tell us, what does choosing hope mean to you?
Frugality Can Be Fun!
A brand new board game, invented by Communitas staff, teaches participants how to save money. Turns out, frugality can be fun!
One House, Two Floors, Many Stories
If the walls of your house could talk, what stories would they tell you? For one house owned by Communitas they would be stories of welcome, transition, and above all, person-centred care.
Communitas Staff Take Flight
When you read this fascinating story, you’ll find out what working at Communitas and being a trained pilot have in common!
Peer Support Workers Join VPU
Our Peer Support Workers are excited to be part of a new Fraser Health initiative: the Virtual Psychiatric Unit. Find out how our PSWs are making an impact!
Christmas Day Lunch Returns To Communitas
We are excited to see the Communitas Christmas Day Lunch return as an in-person event this year! Find out how you can support this important event.
New Vehicle Supports People And The Environment
This new hybrid van is just one example of how our resources help create abundant life for all abilities!
Inclusive Employers Excellence Awards Returns!
The Inclusive Employers Excellence Event returned this fall with an in-person event celebrating inclusive hiring in Abbotsford
Found My Place To Stay
Abigail has journeyed with Communitas as a person we once served to an employee with Communitas today. Her story is one of resilience and is sure to inspire you.
