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!
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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!
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
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.
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.
“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.
All Are Welcome At The Manger
There were donkeys, wisefolks and shepherds, angels and a little drummer boy. And the Holy Family too, of course. And when you see this image and read this story, we hope you’ll feel a joyous welcome.
CommCrew Ready To Help
Whether it is preparing your garden for winter or doing some basic maintenance, CommCrew is ready to help! This social enterprise from Communitas is helping people with diverse abilities find meaningful work while helping people in the community with property maintenance.
Matthew’s Story
Matthew’s House is a home away from home for children and youth with complex support needs. The home is the legacy of Matthew Froese.
There Is Hope
When Gerard looks back on his life so far, he’s reminded that there is hope and by sharing his story, he wants others to know there is hope too.
Home Share Is A Place To Express Yourself
Paul is a creative person who loves to literally show is colours. Good thing he lives in a Home Share with Kim and her family because it is a home where creativity thrives.
Monthly Giving an Act of Trust
When Susan considers where to make her monthly donations, she thinks about how the organization uses her hard-earned money. Find out why she chose Communitas!
