Twenty Years of Service In Ukraine
For 20 years, the Florence Centre has supported people of all abilities in Ukraine. The current conflict there has had an enormous impact on this work but the staff continue to do their work as best they can.
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A Life-changing Career
Ruthann says that she is impacted every day by the people she serves. It’s what has made her career so meaningul.
Celebrating a 30-Year Career
As Shelley looks back on her 30-year career with Communitas, she recognizes that she’s seen a lot of change but what has remained the same is her heart for the people she serves. Check it out!
The Road To Recovery
Haley is a proud mental health worker with Communitas. Her personal journey with mental health has sometimes been challenging but it has also given her unique insight, allowing her to relate to the people she serves. Check out her story today!
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!
A Man of Gentle Faith
Nick is a creative soul who loves writing – old-school, on a typewriter! He is also a person of deep faith. Find out how these two passions have come together for Nick!
A Very Special Cat
Boots became the house cat of a Communitas home when her own living arrangements suddenly changed. She’s been a valued member of her home for ten years. Find out what maker her so special
Communitas Springs Into Action
This spring, Communitas staff and the people we serve did something extraordinary: we travelled nearly 27,000 kms in 9 weeks! Find out how we managed this incredible feat!
Community Garden Grows Food and Friendships
The sign at the gate to Mountain View Community Garden in Campbell River tells the beginning of a story: Our garden is now a vibrant, green community of gardeners who are planting and harvesting fresh produce and developing new relationships. It is in the gardens, that the story unfolds. Laureen and Chris are tending the … Continued
Care For The Whole Family
Communitas began when parents asked this question: “Who will look after my children?” Nearly every service Communitas provides is, in some way, a response. That holds true for our Contracted Caregiving Services, offering Home Share and respite. Find out how these services have grown and changed over the years!
Employment a STEP on the Journey to Mental Wellness
Jenn is a shift leader in our Janitorial Services and it’s a job she loves. It’s also a testament to her growth in confidence and skills, which she attributes to her to connection to STEP: Support Towards Employment Program. Check out her story!
Decades Of Support For Brain Injury
Communitas has been supporting people living with an acquired brain injury since the turn of the millenium. This needed resource is thriving today!
Empowered To Serve
When it comes to being a Peer Support Worker, the very thing that other employers might consider a detriment is actually an asset. In fact, it’s a requirement. For Helen, this was a gamechanger!
Stepping Into Employment With Confidence
Given that most of us spend a majority of our waking hours at our jobs, it’s important to have work that we enjoy with an employer who understands us.
Special Olympian Competes At National Event
Josh recently returned from Calgary where he competed in the Winter Games with Special Olympics.
Voices in Sharing
Infant King Records was a unique project that supported the work of Communitas over two decades.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Inspire Inclusion” and at Communitas, Inclusion is one of our highest values. We celebrate all the people in our organization who create inclusive communities, bringing abundant life to all.
Job Club Creates Safe Place to Learn and Explore
Our Job Clubs give people an opportunity to do more than just pick up job search skills. Find out what else happens at each meeting!
A Legacy of Person-Centred Care
CAC was an opportunity to help people become active in their communities and was our longest running service. Find out how it all began!
A Love Story For The Ages
Bob and Annie had to wait a very, very long time to realize their dream of marriage. It is truly a love story for the ages.
Centennial Place Goes Zen for Blue Monday
Blue Monday is said to be the saddest day of the year but the members of Centennial Place are turning that whole week into something positive!
“I am more than my struggles”
Jason has grown a lot in the past year. His art has become one way to express himself – and teach others to do the same.
“I Love Tap Dancing!”
When Kelly visited Matthew’s House recently, Alexander was happy to hear her – read more to find out why!
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.
