A Little Box Of Kindness
When you walk into Little Sprout Café in Abbotsford, you might notice a little box on the counter. Find out what’s in the box and who fills it regularly!
Stories
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Sunshine and Smiles: Inside our annual Summer Celebration
Every summer, Communitas hosts two summer BBQs, one in the Fraser Valley and one on Vancouver Island. It’s an opportunity for the people we serve, our staff, families, and friends to get together to enjoy good food, good fun, and good company. Check it out!
Communitas Launches Counselling Services
With the help of generous donors, a new counselling service has begun at Communitas.
Lessons From The Garden
Our Community Living Program participants have been gardening all summer. In this story, you’ll discover how the garden project began, how it is being maintained, and what participants are discovering!
Ryan Achieves His Goal!
Three years ago, Ryan set a goal to get his driver’s license. With patience and perseverence, Ryan achieved that goal and more!
Communitas a Source of Strength
Although Darlene’s life has been marked with tragedy, she chooses to focus on what gives her strength. She counts her connections at Communitas as one of those sources and is always looking for ways to give back.
Partnership with Communitas is Great for Business
Communitas and Urban Impact have partnered for years to offer secure shredding to the community. Find out why partnerships like this benefit everyone!
Award-Winning IT Assistant Brings Life Experience To The Job
We are so proud of Ryan, our IT Assistant, who recently graduated from UFV and was awarded the Governor General’s Bronze Medal!
A Day To Horse Around
Some workplaces are known to implement a “bring your pet to work” day but when your pets are horses, that’s a little difficult to do. So Alex simply decided instead to bring her work to her pets. It turned out to be an excellent day – both for the horses and those who visited!
Injury A Hidden Blessing
Nearly eleven years ago, Natasha was jaywalking across a street and struck by a car. The accident cost her a lot but Natasha doesn’t count the costs, she counts her blessings.
“Unmasking Brain Injury”Reveals Life with ABI
Unmasking Brain Injury is a unique art project that reflects the personal stories of people living with an acquired brain injury.
Collaborative Art Project at Little Sprout Café
“Her Common Commentary” is a new, collaborative art project currently hanging in Little Sprout Café. It’s a bold collection of word-art that focuses on mental health and is sure to inspire you.
Community Responds With Kindness
On a hot, sunny Saturday in June, staff, trainees, and volunteers from Communitas and Unitex held a Sidewalk Sale and Car Wash at Communitas. The event was an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for Communitas’ services and social enterprises. We expected to wash cars and sell clothing. What was unexpected was the kindness with which customers reacted as they learned more about what Communitas is all about. Check this out!
Recording Project An Act of Kindness
Writing and recording an original song for our Kindness Connects annual theme became an act of kindness in and of itself. Check it out!
Communitas Springs Into Action
Spring Into Action is an annual Communitas initiative that encourages people to get active. This year, people collectively walked more than 26,000 kms!
Taste and Tour Celebrates Communitas’ Work in Community
The annual Taste and Tour in Campbell River was a chance to meet with our community, share some great refreshments, and learn more about Communitas work on Vancouver Island.
Nursing Care Puts People First
Two Vancouver Island nurses believe that by building relationships and focusing on person-centred care, they are making a difference in their community. Erika Loomis is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Dawn McQuinn is a Registered Nurse (RN). They both work for Communitas Supportive Care Society in Campbell River and Courtenay.
Job Options Create Satisfying Career
Whether she’s behind a camera taking someone’s photo, in a kitchen teaching someone how to bake cookies, posting a reel to Instagram, or accompanying someone on a walk around the neighbourhood, Krista Petrie knows how to make someone smile – something she’s been doing in a variety of roles at Communitas since 2002. Check it out!
Grateful For A New Career
Bhinderpal lost her job when the contract for the recycling depot she was working for changed hands. She was devastated at losing both her job and her community. Today, she’s working for Communitas and is grateful for a new career – and we are grateful to have her!
Community Is Key To Mental Health
For 15 years, Centennial Place has been a place of welcome and community for people who live with mental health challenges. Today, Jeanecile tell us why this community has made a difference to her.
When Passion Meets Vocation
Ashley serves as a mental health worker with Communitas. She loves her job because she loves serving others and watching people discover their own strength and resilience. Read Ashley’s story and be inspired!
Stormtrooper Serves Community – and Communitas!
Happy Star Wars Day! (as in May The Fourth Be With You!) This is a special day for most Star Wars fans but for Andrew, being a fan is a lot more than simply enjoying the films. Andrew is a bona fide Stormtrooper and he uses his role as a force for good. Check it out!
Women of Wisdom Make Wednesdays Worthwhile
Wednesdays are for WOW: an opportunity for women to get together for mutual learning, encouragement, and creativity.
Kindness Corner Makes Connections
Chelsi took our annual theme of Kindness Connects to heart and created a Kindness Corner in the home where she serves. It has become a wonderful sources of encouragement for everyone! Check it out!
