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IEEA Seeks Nominations

IEEA Seeks Nominations

The Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards (IEEA) is now accepting nominations to recognize employers in Abbotsford and Mission who are committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities.

Nursing Care Puts People First

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

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

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!

When Passion Meets Vocation

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!

Following Her Passion

Following Her Passion

Melanie has been making music for most of her life., singing, writing songs, and playing piano. She is grateful for her life and for the support she receives that helps her follow her passion!

Kindness Connects

Kindness Connects

At Communitas, we get to connect with some of the most amazing people in the world. The people we serve teach us every day that goodness exists in abundance, and all it takes is one small act of kindness to prove it. This is something we’ll explore in 2026 with our new annual theme: Kindness Connects. We know you’ll be inspired!

Becoming a Candlemaker

Becoming a Candlemaker

Leslie likes to keep busy. He works part time, volunteers, and pursues creative projects like poetry writing and more recently, candle making. Find out why this particular craft interests him!

Becoming a Horse Whisperer

Becoming a Horse Whisperer

Since she began working with horses, Emma has learned how to manage her own anxiety and emotions. This skill has a direct impact on the horses she cares for. Find out how Emma is becoming a horse whisperer.

Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget

For Judy, Remembrance Day is an important one, a day to honour those who fought in and were impact by war. Judy is also an artist and crafter and so she led her friends in the Communitas Acquired Brain Injury Drop-In in a simple but elegant craft.

Putting People First

Putting People First

Samantha is a people-person, putting relationships at the forefront of all that she does. It’s one of the things that drew her to Communitas, where she now works as our Philanthropy and Donor Engagement manager.

Becoming a Leader

Becoming a Leader

Adam has found his passion working here at Communitas. It’s been a place where he’s been able to grow and now he’s supporting others in their growth. Check it out!

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