We affirm the right to life and dignity of all persons: male and female, unborn, aged, physically & mentally challenged and any devalued person the least of these in our Society. We offer services to the community of Chilliwack and surrounding area pertaining to these purposes as well as providing counselling and assistance to pregnant women.
The Sto:lo Nation provides services to First Nations communities residing throughout the Lower Mainland. Our focus is to ensure social and economic development within the Sto:lo community through facilities and programs in the areas of education, human resource development, early childhood and youth services, health, elderly care, and social development. Please use our website as a resource for up-to-date information on your community.
As Canada's leading child and youth mentoring charity, Big Brothers Big Sisters facilitates life-changing relationships that inspire and empower children and youth to reach their potential, both as individuals and citizens.
The Creative Centre Society is a non-profit organization. Our focus is on healthy living. We provide a supportive environment where people are able to have a real sense of belonging. Staff and members work side-by-side as a team. This allows our programs to change to meet the ongoing needs of our members and aim towards enhancing independence for community living. The Creative Centre Society has been serving the mental health needs of people in the Fraser Valley since 1979. Purpose To support people with a mental illness as they integrate into society. Vision Living in a community with dignity. Core Values Inclusiveness Respect Empathy Compassion Dignity Our community health workers provide one-to-one support throughout the Mission, Hope, Chilliwack and Abbotsford areas. Our philosophy focuses on wellness. If you are an adult with mental illness, here are some of our programs: One-to-one Planning* psychosocial rehabilitation Therapeutic volunteer Life skill Men's and women's groups Recreation/Socialization
THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C. is the only province-wide non-profit organization dedicated to helping people concerned with or facing dementia have the confidence and skills to maintain quality of life. We're also committed to ensuring public perceptions reflect the real issues, and to securing funding for support and research.Advocacy Analyst Rebecca Morris Represents the Society as a Young Canadian Innovator Alzheimer Society of B.C. Advocacy Analyst Rebecca Morris was among the young Canadian innovators invited by British High Commission in Ottawa to share ideas to support the ongoing work of the World Dementia Council and to create a sustainable global network which will continue to address the challenges presented by dementia.
Stó:l? Community Futures (SCF) is a non-profit organization with core funding provided by Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan). There are 34 active Community Futures offices in BC, and SCF is one of four Indigenous specific offices in BC in the Southwest Region.
The Board is comprised of a volunteer group of local business professionals and community leaders who are both Indigenous and non-Indigenous support for the local business and economic development in S’ólh Téméxw, the Stó:l? Traditional Territory.
Eligible applicants within the service area are individuals of Canadian Indigenous ancestry – First Nation, Métis or Inuit. Indigenous Communities and their economic development corporations, and their community owned businesses are also eligible for support. Businesses and organizations must be majority Indigenous-owned and controlled with a minimum of 51% Indigenous ownership.