Non- Profit Sector

Non- Profit Sector

Looking for the ‘canary in the coal mine’

Looking for the ‘canary in the coal mine’

Looking for the ‘canary in the coal mine’ - Comox Valley RecordBeaufort Watershed Stewards study insects to better understand the stream’s healthThe Beaufort Watershed Stewards (BWS) are on the lookout for a “canary in the coal mine”— only, in this case, the canary is...

Drawing the circle wider

Drawing the circle wider

Drawing the circle wider - Comox Valley RecordWeird Church tackles barriers to food security, arts, and accessibilityRev. Ingrid Brown outside Weird Church’s 24-Hour Food Shed, which started during 2020 to ensure those who needed food in Cumberland could find it. The...

Supporting Healing After Trauma — With Operation Freedom Paws

Supporting Healing After Trauma — With Operation Freedom Paws

Supporting healing after trauma - Comox Valley RecordRescue dogs bring new life to people living with complex trauma At Operation Freedom Paws (OFP) Canada, life-changing healing begins one paw at a time. The Comox Valley–based non-profit pairs dogs with people living...

Happiness is a day at the lake

Happiness is a day at the lake

Happiness is a day at the lake - Comox Valley RecordCamp Sunshine creates access to outdoor adventures for adults with diverse abilitiesEach summer for the past three years, young adults with diverse abilities gather for a unique experience that blends outdoor...

Comox Valley Food Bank expands cold storage

Comox Valley Food Bank expands cold storage

Comox Valley Food Bank expands cold storage - Comox Valley RecordNew shipping container combats hunger with improved ability to save fresh foodAs food insecurity continues to rise in the Comox Valley, the Comox Valley Food Bank Society is taking steps to meet the...

Hornby Island Housing Society improves senior housing

Hornby Island Housing Society improves senior housing

Hornby Island Housing Society improves senior housing - Comox Valley RecordHigh-efficiency heat pumps add comfort and affordability to Elder VillageThe Hornby Island Housing Society is ensuring local seniors have affordable homes by replacing outdated propane heating...

After-school programs strengthen community

After-school programs strengthen community

After-school programs strengthen community - Comox Valley RecordLake Trail Community Education Society builds neighbourhood connectionsIn a quiet corner of West Courtenay, something exceptional is happening after the final school bell rings. At Lake Trail Community...

Comox Valley Community Foundation moves to first permanent location

Comox Valley Community Foundation moves to first permanent location

The Comox Valley Community Foundation is marking a major milestone this spring – moving into a new central location to better serve the Comox Valley for generations to come.The purchase of the new office space - at 917C Fitzgerald Ave. in Courtenay - is a first for...

Apply Now for Neighbourhood Small Grants

Apply Now for Neighbourhood Small Grants

Do you have a great idea to bring your community together? Grants of up to $500 are now available through Comox Valley’s Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program. Applications are open from March 3 to April 4 at cvcfoundation.org/nsg.The NSG program—co-funded locally...

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