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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Wednesdays are for WOW: an opportunity for women to get together for mutual learning, encouragement, and creativity.
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!
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!
Daljit and Kelly say that being Home Share providers has been a blessing for their whole family.
Winni and Dora have become the best of friends and in many ways, it is because kindness has been at the centre of their friendship. Check it out!
Kyle loves being outdoors, which is why working with CommCrew is the perfect fit for him. He’s grateful for the opportunities he has to learn new skills and his work coach, Aaron, says Kyle is a joy to work with. Check out this great story!
The clubhouse members at Centennial Place in Mission are looking to the wisdom of Blue Zones to help them get through Blue Monday and beyond.
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!
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!
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.
Zach de Boer tries to go through life “walking with open hands” – a way of seeing how God will lead him. It is this openness that led Zach to serve on the board at Communitas.
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.
From Vancovuer Island to the Fraser Valley, folks at communitas truly got into the Halloween spirit this year!
For Shaun, going to work every day isn’t just going to a job; it’s an opportunity to do something he loves, while giving back.
More than 200 peole gathered to celebrate the 7th annual Inclusive Employers Excellence Awards.
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.
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!
