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.
Events
Communitas and Unitex Hold Sidewalk Sale and Car Wash
Communitas, together with Unitex, is holding a Sidewalk Sale and Car Wash on Saturday, June 13th from 10 am – 2 pm in the Communitas parking lot. Samantha Palmer manages philanthropy and donor relations for Communitas. She is grateful for the ongoing support that Communitas has received from Unitex, a company that has been operating … Continued
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.
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!
Happy Halloween!
From Vancovuer Island to the Fraser Valley, folks at communitas truly got into the Halloween spirit this year!
Seventh Annual IEEA Celebrates Five Local Businesses
More than 200 peole gathered to celebrate the 7th annual Inclusive Employers Excellence Awards.
Little Sprout Cafe Wins People’s Choice Award
The people have spoken and they have said: Little Sprout Café is the best place to eat! Find out more!
Annual BBQs Bring People Together
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
Communitas Achieves “Exemplary” Accreditation Standard
“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!
Spring Into Action A Success
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!
Who Are You Becoming?
Our theme for 2025 is “Becoming”. Find out how we’re going to explore this theme this year!
Harvest Party Celebrates Community
A Harvest Party held earlier this fall in Abbotsford was the result of several of our homes coming together to create a fun event for community.
Fifty Years of Hope
More than a hundred people attended a gala event at The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford as Communitas held its final celebratory event in honour of its 50th anniversary.
Communitas Art Show Celebrates 50 Years!
We are excited to announce our latest art show, celebrating 50 years at Communitas. The exhibit features art created by people we serve as well as our staff.
Rain Cannot Stop The Party!
The annual Communitas BBQs are possibly the most anticipated events held each year – and even the rain couldn’t stop these parties from happening!
Our Story. Our Community. Our Future. Communitas Celebrates 50 Years!
What began as a small, grassroots initiative in 1974 has grown into an organization that serves people of all abilities across BC.
