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!
Stories
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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.
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.
Art and Poetry Show Focuses On Hope
This amazing art and poetry exhibit reflected our 2023 annual theme of Choosing Hope. Selections from the exhibit are on display at Little Sprout Cafe.
The Gift Of Hope
Your gift today will bring hope to someone on their journey towards mental wellness – someone like Dave!
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.
Focused On The People He Serves
For Sasha, working at Communitas is an opportunity to put his education into practice every day, focusing on his passion: serving people
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.
Inclusive Employers Excellence Awards Celebrates Inclusive Hiring
Abbotsford businesses were lauded for their inclusinve hiring efforts at this year’s Inclusive Employment Excellence Awards.
Halloween Party A Success!
Good friends, good food, lots of laughter – throw in some fun costumes and you’ve got the making of a great party!
Finding Your Fit
Holly’s experience as a staff person with Communitas has given her opportunities to discover her gifts and find her fit. She says, if you love working with people, then there’s a job here for you.
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.
