In this heart-felt letter, Kelly shares her story, a story of a mother and daughter and their sometimes difficult journey. But it is also a story of hope and how they came to receive services from Communitas. She hopes you’ll support other families like hers, this Christmas!
If there’s weather happening, Chris wants to be in the middle of it! His fascination with weather has led him to learn more and he loves to share his knowledge with others.
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.
Ruthann says that she is impacted every day by the people she serves. It’s what has made her career so meaningul.
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!
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!
The annual Communitas BBQs are possibly the most anticipated events held each year – and even the rain couldn’t stop these parties from happening!
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!
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
Our Taste and Tours were a great success – find out what people are saying!
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!
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
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!
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!
Communitas has been supporting people living with an acquired brain injury since the turn of the millenium. This needed resource is thriving today!
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!
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.
Josh recently returned from Calgary where he competed in the Winter Games with Special Olympics.
Infant King Records was a unique project that supported the work of Communitas over two decades.
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.
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!
CAC was an opportunity to help people become active in their communities and was our longest running service. Find out how it all began!
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.
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!
