Missions near Qualicum BC (48 Result(s))

We visited several farms and community gardens to observe and participate in gathering ingredients and the evaluation of food production. Daily preparation and harvest of healthy in season snacks and lunches each day and prepared for the creation of a full meal for all of their families on Friday. We also prepared sprouting kits for each family with the motivation of providing nutritional boot to any meal. A visit from a local yogurt company was a great education opportunity for the participants to learn about the process of making yogurt while anticipating our yummy creations. Thank you to Amara Farm, Sea View Game, CV Farmers Market, Tree Island Yougurt for supporting the Young Cooks! And a special thank you to United Way for funding our summer camp program!Our after school program will start once schools get back into to session, start date TBA. In the mean time check out our community kitchens and gardens workshops as they are open to youth and families.

Les Colville Welding and Fabricating Ltd. is a locally owned and operated business in the Comox Valley. Since 1994 Les Colville has provided steel fabricating and aluminum welding services to families and businesses in the Comox Valley and northern area of Vancouver Island. The company is a proud supporter of Ducks Unlimited and other local charities. Les Colville has provided opportunities for students to gain work experience through the G.P. Vanier, Mark R. Isfeld and Highland Secondary WorkStudy programs. Les Colville Welding and Fabricating Ltd. specializes in custom made fences, gates, trailers, vehicle racks, tool boxes and garden trellises/arbors. Working in collaboration with local artists, Les has created several metal sculptures on display in Victoria, Vancouver and Lethbridge. CWB Certified since 1996.

The Salvation Army has served the community of Nanaimo since 1888, and The Salvation Army Thrift Stores have helped generate funds to support our wide range of social programs. Keep quality merchandise out of landfills by donating it to us. We also recycle 98% of our unusable goods.

Welcome to the Nanaimo Region John Howard Society! We are a non-profit charitable organization operating in the Nanaimo region. For over 50 years, we have provided community based services that promote responsible and accountable behaviours that lead to a safer community. We offer programs that are innovative and recognized for being best practice. The excellence of our Restorative Justice Program has been recognized both nationally and internationally. Our Forensic Housing and Outreach Program received the BC Mental Health and Addiction Services Award of Excellence. In May 2012, the Guthrie Therapeutic Community program was the recipient of the Premier's Award for Innovation.

Children’s Services Include: Infant Development, Occupational & Physio Therapists, Supported Child Development, Community Preschool, Family Support, Complex Developmental Behavioural Conditions, Just for the Fun of It, Community Inclusion Include: Community Life Day Program, Community Inclusion Program, Employment Services Residential Options Include: Homesharing Supported Apartments Group Homes Better at Home

The mission of The Salvation Army, as an international movement is an evangelical branch of the Christian Church. It's message is based on the Bible; it's ministry is motivated by love for God and a practical concern for the needs of humanity. It's mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, supply basic human needs, provide personal counseling and undertake the spiritual and moral regeneration and physical rehabilitation of all persons in need who come within it's sphere of influence regardless of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or age. In Nanaimo,our Non Profit Thrift Stores are a pivotal part of our fundraising efforts in that the monies raised in our stores help provide the many resources that enable us to offer food, shelter, clothing and much more to the less fortunate of our city. For example our New Hope Kitchen at 19 Nichol Street served over 90,000 hot meals to the hungry in 2016.