The Board, Committees and Membership of the co-op are accountable to ensure that open communication, good policies, sound management, and good governance are in place. We are accountable to each other to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of the community.
The Scleroderma Association of BC was founded in 1984 by five patients diagnosed with scleroderma in varied forms. Today we provide support to about 450 patients and their families throughout BC. We exist to promote patient outreach, support and education; to create public awareness and understanding of scleroderma, and to encourage and support research.
Earthwise Society has been a leader in sustainability initiatives for over 30 years. Our programs contribute to the quality of life for BC residents by helping individuals and groups make choices that lead to sustainable stewardship of our natural resources and the environment. Our programs target climate change, sustainable horticulture, and the protection of urban habitat through education and stewardship. Our approach is based on the belief that individual choices do matter and by working together with others in our community, we can create a sustainable future.
The roots of Fraserside Community Services extend back to 1972 when a small group of people formed a support group to help one another cope with, and overcome, personal challenges. Calling themselves ''Self Aid Never Ends'' (SANE), members believed that the most effective way to overcome personal difficulties was through self-help. With a government grant, the group developed its first community initiative - The Sapperton Thrift Store
The roots of Fraserside Community Services extend back to 1972 when a small group of people formed a support group to help one another cope with, and overcome, personal challenges. Calling themselves Self Aid Never Ends (SANE), members believed that the most effective way to overcome personal difficulties was through self-help. With a government grant, the group developed its first community initiative - The Sapperton Thrift Store. Soon after, the group formed a non-profit society and opened an Achievement Center for people with developmental disabilities.