Transforming Lives and Giving Purpose
Spectrum Farms in Creston allows people with disabilities to thrive, where they enjoy a safe home and meaningful employment.
Our Trust Issue: Our Trust 2020
At the Heart of Communities
For small communities like Silverton and Harrop, gathering places like the Silverton Memorial Hall and Harrop Schoolhouse play vital roles—roles that sometimes remain the same for decades. Whatever their histories, these buildings remain at the centre…
Feeding Fernie
Collaborating with community to serve residents during the pandemic Kirk and Linda Green, both majors with the Salvation Army and managers of its food bank in Fernie, are passionate about their community. With many years of…
Bringing Local Ideas to Life
EduFunder Technologies helps kids stay busy and post-secondary students afford their education.
Hospice Services Temporarily Shift Online
A vital Columbia Valley organization continues to aid the community “The hospice is an oasis where no one dies or grieves alone.” This is how Michèle Neider describes the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. And…
Win-win: Kids Stay Safe and Get Outdoors
Child care centres continue to benefit families As the proverb says, it takes a village to raise a child. But when COVID-19 shut down most services in BC in March 2020, all villages were challenged to…
Arts and Culture Bring Hope and Connection During COVID-19
Golden adapts its offerings, including a rolling curbside concert series Performer Ricky Diamonds commands centre stage in a smoking jacket and greased-back hair, dressed to impress a Las Vegas crowd. But he’s not entertaining in Sin…
Blending the Traditional and Modern
The ʔaq̓am Health and Wellness Centre provides holistic care for community members.
Growing Support
A farming family in Rossland scales up to feed as many as possible “Farming is at the heart of us,” says Miche Warwick. “Being involved in community food security is some of the most rewarding work…
