Partners.
We are lucky to partner and collaborate with some amazing local groups, including ones listed below that we have official partnerships with.
Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness
The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness works as a collective to plan, coordinate, recommend and implement community responses to homelessness.
Comox Valley EARLY YEARS COLLABORATIVE
The Comox Valley Early Years Collaborative was formed in the spring of 2015. It is a network of individuals and organizations that are committed to improving the lives of children of the Comox Valley.
Children and Youth Matter Comox Valley
Children and Youth Matter - Comox Valley are a local group of caring community members who work to increase awareness and access to services supporting physical, mental, cultural and social health for children and youth in the Comox Valley. We know all children and youth benefit from timely, effective, coordinated and culturally appropriate supports and services in our community, so that they can lead healthy, happy lives.
Comox Valley food policy council
Food Policy Council Vision: The Comox Valley has a thriving local food system where food is celebrated and farmers, food growers and harvesters are supported. Through local food systems the region strives towards reconciliation, ecological sustainability and climate change mitigation. Community food security ensures access to healthy and culturally appropriate food for all, and food systems education is a priority.
IMMIGRANT WELCOME CENTRE
The Immigrant Welcome Centre, offers settlement support services, nationally-recognized Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), and social groups and programs to help newcomers make connections in their new communities.
They also forge partnerships with organizations and people in the region who share our dream of a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community where everyone thrives.
PRIDE SOCIETY OF THE COMOX VALLEY
The mission of the Pride Society of the Comox Valley is to unite the Comox Valley pride community, be visible and celebrate diversity.
The society communicates with government, community and corporations to discuss LGBTQ+ related issues in the community and workplace and serving as a resource for youth focused programs and service groups – advocating on behalf of LGBTQ+ youth in areas where they are not being fairly acknowledged or represented
The society also hosts annual events such as Pride In The Park and Pride Dance fundraisers.
Comox Valley SOCIAL PLANNING SOCIETY
Founded in 1996, the Comox Valley Social Planning Society (CVSPS) is a collaborative group formed to address social issues, and to support community initiatives that improve quality of life in the Comox Valley.
Social planning involves a number of activities and services that help analyze the cultural, economic, physical, and social well being of a community that often relates to social development issues such as housing, food security, cultural heritage, sense of community, community services, and accessibility and mobility. Social planning organizations facilitate workshops with key stakeholder groups; conduct surveys of local residents, businesses, community groups, or councils; analyze demographic data to develop community profiles and identify service needs; and map services and facilities to assist with social or business planning.