A Love Of Learning
Meet Chris. Chris loves to spend time with his support staff doing interesting activities and learning new things. Check out his great sewing projects!
People
A Lifetime Of Meaningful Support
Audrey is remembered as determined, sweet, and kind. She was part of the Communitas family for 30 years and her story reminds us of the importance of inclusion.
People at the Heart of Communitas
People are at the #HeartofCommunitas – our theme for this year. We’ll be celebrating this theme in various ways throughout the year and we’re inviting you to engage with us!
Recipe A Reminder Of Mom
Finding his mom’s cookie recipe brought back wonderful memories for Martin. Find out what happened when he tried to bake the cookies!
Living Independently Is Key To Growth
Crystal says that since she’s moved out on her own, she’s become more independent and grown in her self-confidence.
Home Is Key To Martin’s Independence
October is Community Inclusion month with a focus on Inclusive Housing. Find out how having a home of his own helps Martin thrive in his community.
Variety of Support Creates Abundant Life
Being in a Home Share and also part of the services offered through Community Inclusion gives Marina a rich life experience every day.
Garry Loses Locks for a Great Cause
After waiting for more than a year, Garry finally got a haircut. The reason he waited so long might surprise you!
“Frances 2.0”: Adapting with Grace
Frances is a brain injury survivor and is learning to live with a new version of herself, one she accepts with grace.
A Home For Tanya
Tanya shares a beautiful home with her roommates. It’s a home that her parents and their friends created, inviting Communitas to be a part of the journey for two decades.
Mobilizing Blessings
Connie is a generous person! So when it came time for her to upgrade her wheelchair, she was determined that her old one would bless someone else.
Happy People Make Happy Food
Darlene is in the kitchen of Little Sprout Café, putting together her favourite menu item. The Burrata BLT begins with crispy bacon, fresh tomato, and is finished with house-made burrata, baby spinach, micro-basil and nasturtium, and served on a sourdough baguette. “Not your average BLT,” Darlene says. “The burrata is amazing.” As a Team Member, … Continued
A Life of Abundance
Earlier this year, we said goodbye to David, who lived the last half of his life with us. His family and the staff who serve in the home where he lived, remember David.
Follow The Leader!
This year, Chris will celebrate 20 years working at the same job with an inclusive employer. These days, he’s also training others to do the work he loves to do.
A Fresh Take on Training
There’s more than microgreens growing at Little Sprout Cafe. Our trainees are growing skills, confidence, and experience as they prepare for a career in the industry!
A Life Filled With Miracles
Howie is celebrating eight decades of life this year and in a life filled with miracles, he recently experienced yet another one. Let this story inspire you today!
Creating Community One Cup At A Time
Sipp Chai Cafe is more than a place to get a coffee or tea, it’s an inclusive employer with a heart for the community.
Penpal Project Proves Popular
A penpal project at Communitas has revealed how meaningful it is to get a hand-written letter in the mail.
A Christmas Poem
Grace Robertson penned this amazing poem that reminds us that nothing, not even a pandemic, can rob us of the true meaning of Christmas!
Knitting Project Creates Joy, Inspires Others
Karen has turned her artistic crafting skills into a wellspring of generosity. Check out this amazing, all-abilities story!
Miles Goes the Extra Mile
Miles’ deep desire to care for the environment was recently recognized with an award from the City of Campbell River. He hopes this recognition will inspire others!
Inclusive Employment a Mutual Learning Experience
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month and we are celebrating Inclusive employer, Magunuson Ford, and Richard whose employment there has been very positive.
Cars and Cleaning a Perfect Match
Communitas’ Vehicle Maintenance Program teaches trainees the ins and outs of vehicle maintenance, providing important skills for future employment.
Swingin’ in the Shade
When the pandemic began to impact the activities that Corey enjoyed, his family and staff found a perfect solution.
