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!
The people have spoken and they have said: Little Sprout Café is the best place to eat! Find out more!
When Vicky reflects on her career with Communitas, she always says “I grew up here.” Find out how that happened and where her growth has led her!
Joseph has found that working at Little Sprout Cafe is different than other restaurants he’s worked at. He’s discovered that the environment at the cafe suits his skills.
Becoming a Barista is a goal that Mariel has set for herself and she’s grateful for the safe, nurturing environment she’s found at Little Sprout Cafe.
Linda and Jeevan are out in the community, excited to be on a new adventure. Their ride? A brand-new accessible van, made possible by the generosity of donors. For months, Jeevan has been hoping to meet up with her friends. But broken-down vans and a lack of reliable transportation made it impossible. Thanks to generous … Continued
One of the long-standing traditions at Communitas is the annual BBQ events are hold both in Campbell River and in Abbotsford. These outings bring together the people we serve, our staff, families, board members, and others to simply celebrate summer together
Find out how Anitra’s love for creativity, a good knock-knock joke, and music have all become avenues for Anitra to bless others!
Sean is living life to the fullest and is grateful for the help he has had along the way. Find out what he has overcome and what the future holds!
Living generously is simply a way of life for John and Ruth Haak. It is something that was modelled for them by their parents and they continue to model that lifestyle for their children and grandchildren. Find out what a generous lifestyle looks like and see why they’ve chosen to give to Communitas!
“We have used just about every superlative in the dictionary.” This was how one of our peer reviewers responded at our final accreditation meeting in June. For the third time, Communitas has achieved “exemplary” status from the Council on Accreditation. We are both proud and grateful! Read our story to see what else was said and how our new CEO, Matt Dirks, responded!
Peter grew up with a holistic understanding of the word “philanthropy” and strives to bring that into his life in terms of both serving and giving. Find out why he chose to donate to our recent Drive to Thrive campaign!
“God often tells me the end but not the beginning, so I walk by faith,” says Karyn Santiago. Karyn came to Communitas in much the same way that she is now leaving it: in response to God’s call to an ending. She finishes her time with Communitas this week. Check out her inspiring story!
The offices at Communitas in Campbell River were abuzz with activity as people from the community gathered to share good food and drink and learn more about our work in their community!
From April 1st to May 31st, the Communitas family was on a virtual journey around the world, moving along the 49th parallel. We walked, ran, hiked, snow-shoed, cycled, gardened, paddled-boarded, mowed lawns, did yoga, worked out at the gym, and more! We did it alone and together, with family and friends, in all kinds of weather. And we got prizes along the way! Check out all the details in our story!
Linda and Svitlana both began their careers with Communitas at a specific home living option in Abbotsford. Over time, they moved on to other homes but recently found themselves back on the same property where they began – but in different homes! Confused? This story will make everything clear!
Arnad might be what one would call a “gym rat” – a title he wears with pride. Arnad has been going to the gym for 25 years and with each visit, he’s becoming stronger!
“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.
