Missions near Maple Bay BC (244 Result(s))

The Garth Homer Society (GHS) is a non-profit society that provides daytime services for more than 130 adults with developmental disabilities. Working with families and friends, GHS creates a plan of activities that meets the individual needs of the client. The dozens of activities available can include supported employment, volunteering in the community, taking a yoga class or cooking and baking in the seniors' program at the Garth Homer Centre.GHS puts a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for the clients to use their skills and abilities in the community. That may mean working at Starbucks, cleaning stalls at Mary's Farm & Sanctuary, recycling bottles to raise money for a village in Africa, or volunteering at a radio station. Clients are also engaged in a number of activities that benefit the community such as collecting donations for Christmas Hampers for less fortunate families.

We support full and enriching lives, at home and in the community Our Residential Services – at home in your neighbourhood Woman mixing cookie batterCentaine Support Services Homes are located in local neighborhoods and are licensed under the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Residential Care Regulations (when 3 or more unrelated people live in the same home) and are CARF accredited. Centaine homes provide safe, healthy, and community-oriented environments for the people we support. We support up to 21 adults living in the Saanich, Sooke, Sidney, View Royal and Victoria communities.

Welcome to West Heights Community School!West Heights Community School is located on the west side of Mission with a population of approximately 245. Our staff is committed to supporting our students. Differentiation of instruction, Buddy Reading program and collaboration between classes are only a few curriculum examples. Extracurricular activities that are offered include Running Club, Chess Club, Me to We, Floor Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball. Students also volunteer, with staff support, on the compost and recycling crews, as office monitors, and equipment sign out. All of this support contibutes to reaching our goals in the School Growth Plan.At West Heights, we are a welcoming community that is a central hub in the neighbourhood. The Ministry of Education program, Strong Start, is offered in our school for parents/caregivers with children aged 0 to 6 and we also offer after school care with the W.H.A.R.P. (West Heights After School Recreation Program). Our students are also able to participate in community programs offered after school such as community floor hockey, choir and music lessons (SPARKS) and Homework Club.

Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families, communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their children's children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems.

Nurturing Families. Connecting Communities.Welcome to SNP!We believe that everyone deserves a safe, respectful, and supportive atmosphere in which to develop and grow.We believe that everyone has the right to access services, programs, and resources within their own community and we respect the skills, reserves, and knowledge that each individual brings to their community.

Shekinah Homes Society purpose is to support adults with developmental disabilities as respected and valued members of society by ensuring they have opportunities for personal growth and self determination.

The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The Salvation Army gives hope and support to vulnerable people today and everyday in 400 communities across Canada and 117 countries around the world. The Salvation Army offers practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life, provides shelter for homeless people and rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives to an addiction. When you give to The Salvation Army, you are investing in the future of marginalized and overlooked people in your community.