inclusion powell river
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4675 Marine Avenue
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Creating a community where everyone belongs.
02/09/2024
We are moving to a new FB page!
For reasons beyond our control (looking at you, Meta!), we need to start fresh on FB.
We'd love it if you came with us. Give our new page a like by clicking here > https://www.facebook.com/inclusionqathet
01/18/2024
Everyone over the age of 65 is invited to Gerry Gray Place!
During the cold weather, we invite ALL seniors over 65 to join us at Gerry Gray Place for warm food and drinks and some fun social time.
Our Keep Warm Program will run from January 22nd until February 2nd from 9 am to 3 pm.
You do not need to be registered in one of our programs to come and spend time in our cozy and relaxing seniors center.
🍵We look forward to sharing a warm drink with you!
Find us at 106-7075 Alberni St.
01/17/2024
☃️SNOW DAY!
In the comments, give us a ☃️ (snowperson) emoji if you love the snow and a ☀️(sun) emoji if you can't wait for it to melt!
01/12/2024
FREE infant massage sessions with inclusion powell river's Infant Development Program.
We welcome you to join these free learning sessions with Yumi, a certified infant development consultant and infant massage instructor.
This is a four-week learning opportunity for parents with infants aged 0-9 months old (before they are crawling).
To join in on the fun, please email Yumi.
[email protected]
Include your baby's name, date of birth, and your phone number in the email.
01/05/2024
✨Thank you to everyone who donated this holiday season. And especially to those who helped bring big smiles to 123 seniors in our community! They enjoyed opening their goodie bags and celebrating the holidays together.
Special thanks go out to:
🎁Our amazing community that generously donated 50 gift cards
🎁The EDAS program (Everyone Deserves a Smile),
🎁All the awesome students of Edgehill School
🎁qathet Living
🎁Our incredible volunteers at Gerry Gray Place and Better at Home
01/03/2024
Have you considered opening your home to someone who needs extra support to live semi-independently?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Our HomeShare Program is a chance for you to maintain your regular schedule while supporting a community member who cannot live alone.
Please follow the link to learn more about this contract role.
https://inclusionpr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/HomeShare-Provider.pdf
12/05/2023
🎄While the holiday season can be a fun time of year filled with festivities for some, it can be an isolating experience for others in our community. Especially older adults.
To help everyone feel included this season, we are collecting $10 gift cards for local restaurants and grocery stores.
If you'd like to contribute, please drop off your gift card at Gerry Gray Place.
106-7075 Alberni St.
Monday to Friday between 1pm and 3pm.
✨Your generosity is appreciated!✨
11/29/2023
Are you interested in a unique living situation where you can have your own private living space while being of service a member of our community?
If so, you might be exactly who we're looking for!
We currently have a long-term HomeShare position available. You will live on the top floor of the client's home and provide some basic home care.
For more information or to apply, head to our website:https://inclusionpr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HomeShare-Provider-Posting-C.L.pdf
Good luck!
PS. Please share with anyone you think might be a good fit (if it's not you!).
11/27/2023
🎄We'd love it if you joined us for our annual Holiday Open House at the ARC Community Event Centre!
Here are all the deets:
✨December, 6th
✨3pm - 6pm
✨Refreshments served
✨Everyone is invited
The ARC is our beautiful community events center at 7055 Alberni St. It is a fully accessible building and everyone is welcome.
Excited to see you there! Feel free to share this post in your social groups and tag your friends below!
Have you bought your coffee yet to support our Wish Fund?
What's better than yummy coffee by local roasters River City Coffee Roasters, Bakery and Urban Eatery AND supporting a good cause?!
Tomorrow is your last day to get your order in. Click this link >>https://inclusionpr.ca/wish-fund-coffee-fundraiser/ to purchase online.
Or stop by our new office at 4448 Marine Ave to order and pay with cash or cheque.
All coffee orders will be ready for pickup in early December.
11/14/2023
Coffee lovers! Purchase a one-pound bag of River City Coffee & Roasters coffee or gift certificate and a portion of your purchase will help support our Wish Fund.
🌟Our Wish Fund helps us help the individuals we serve with things they need that fall outside of government-funded programming.
☕Purchasing coffee from us also helps to support a local business.
Get your coffee today by clicking on this link >> https://inclusionpr.ca/wish-fund-coffee-fundraiser/
You can also purchase your coffee at our head office with cash or cheque or with any of our employees.
Fundraiser ends on November 21 and coffee will be ready for pickup in early December.
11/10/2023
Calling all men 65 and older!
The Strong Men Fitness and Coffee Club is at Gerry Gray Place every Thursday at 9 am.
Come and join us for a fun social hour of exercise and coffee.
There are two places to sign up:
In person at the Rec Complex or by phone at 604-485-2891.
In person at Gerry Gray Place or by phone at 604-485-4008.
You must be registered with SOAR to join this FREE weekly event!
See you on Thursdays!
10/31/2023
🦇Happy Halloween from the inclusion powell river team.
Here's a few tips to ensure a safe trick-or-treat evening for all.
Trick-or-treaters:
🕸️Add reflective tape to the front and back of costumes
🕸️Avoid masks, if possible, for better vision
🕸️Make sure young children know their phone # and home address
Home-owners:
🎃Clear away loose debris that could be a tripping hazard
🎃Replace broken lightbulbs
🎃Put a teal-coloured pumpkin or notice in your window if you have allergen-specific (non-food) treats available
Have a boo-tastic evening and stay safe out there! 👻
10/26/2023
🎄It's time to get in the holiday spirit with our wreath making workshop!
Join us at the The ARC Community Event Centre for this fundraising event hosted by Advocates In Motion and supported by inclusion Powell River.
Tickets are $50 per person and the event is limited to 30 wreath-makers. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
To secure your spot, call Jenn at 604-483-8468 or purchase a ticket directly from an Advocate.
Everything you need to build a beautiful Christmas wreath will be supplied. This event sells out quickly, so hurry and get your ticket now!
November 23, 2023 at 6pm.
10/19/2023
SMALL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT for
Did you know Powell River has a rebuild center?
Kindred ReBuild is a social enterprise operated by inclusion Powell River. It was created to help fund other social enterprises that keep people with disabilities gainfully employed and divert waste from the landfill.
They accept donations ranging from used building materials to furniture, appliances and electronics. Visit the website to learn more like what you can donate or how to volunteer. https://kindredrebuild.ca/
Visit them at:
#6-7030 Alberni Street
Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00PM – 4:00PM
⚒️Need help getting your large items dropped off? Good news! Kindred Rebuild offers pickup and delivery services for a small fee.
🏺Head on over to this small business and drop off your used supplies or find your next treasure!
10/17/2023
It's and we'd like to recognize and celebrate a few of our social enterprise’s, starting with OneLight fire starter: the life-changing all in one fire starter 🔥
OneLight started in 2020 with a vision for inclusive employment. It is committed to employing one-third of its workforce with individuals with developmental disabilities.
All the materials for building these magic little fire starters are recycled materials diverted from the landfill. They are assembled at our facility in the Townsite Public Market.
Head to the website and discover where you can find these handy fire starters around town or buy one online at www.onelight.ca (free local pick-up).
🙏And a special thanks to everyone involved in helping to get this business off the ground and developing such a cool product!
📸: Colin Scott
10/13/2023
Join us in congratulating Better At Home for winning the Senior Services 2023 People's Choice Award. Well done, team!
10/03/2023
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month. See our promising directions narrated infographics from our Think Tank on employing people with disabilities.
New Inclusive Economy - Promising Directions AV A narrated infographic of promising directions from our think tank. Narrated by Jessica Hum of Talking Circle.
10/03/2023
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month. See our narrated infographics from our Think Tank on employing people with disabilities.
New Inclusive Economy - Thank Tank AV A narrated graphic from out think tank held in May 2023. Narrated by Jessica Hum of Talking Circle.
09/25/2023
3 more days until our AGM. We hope to see you there.
08/09/2023
08/08/2023
inclusion Powell River's Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for September 28, 2023. Registration information will be coming soon!
07/12/2023
EDIT: This promotion ended on November 12, 2023.
07/07/2023
We are hiring! You can see our current open positions at www.inclusionpr.ca/jobs/
🎉 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made The New Inclusive Economy Roadshow a resounding success! 🎉
Our gratitude goes out to our insightful speakers who shared their inclusive employment stories, sparking powerful discussions with event attendees.
To our amazing co-hosts, thank you for all of your efforts and support to ensure the right people were in the room.
And to each and every venue that hosted our group, thank you for helping us achieve our commitment to deliver a fully accessible event series.
If you attended the New Inclusive Economy Roadshow, keep an eye on your email for more insights from our inclusive employment research.
As always, we’d love to hear your feedback, so be sure to complete the post-event survey!
06/27/2023
Thank you to all of our amazing donors who made Employee Appreciation Month a success!
Anytime Fitness A&W Powell River FreshCo. Kajal Kromm Eyebrow Threading and Shaping Modern Just Soul Food Odd View Crafts OneLight fire starter: the life-changing all in one fire starter Pacific Coastal Airlines Panago Pizza Paperworks Gift Gallery Patricia Theatre - Powell River Putters Mini Golf River City Coffee Roasters, Bakery and Urban Eatery Shinglemill Pub and Bistro Southview Donuts Staci Lee Photography Sunshine Disposal & Recycling Terracentric Coastal Adventures Three Chicken Farm Turadh Fine Art
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Our Story
inclusion POWELL RIVER is about everyone, the people we serve, the people that are employed, our volunteers and the people in the community of Powell River. It is about everyone being engaged and committed to the success of the clients and the organization. inclusion POWELL RIVER uses family centered practices and services are determined by the users. Children, youth, adults and their families have choices, are empowered to make decisions. They have friends and are well supported through rich personal support networks. inclusion POWELL RIVER continues to be a leader and a resource in supporting everyone to have self-respect, dignity and be able to take part in the life of the community. Employment is accessible to everyone who chooses it. There are cooperative efforts in the community to reduce barriers to access for all. inclusion POWELL RIVER is accredited and accountable to the people it serves and the members. Our employees are well trained and professional. We are recognized for our high standards, both locally and nationally. Through entrepreneurial activity and diversifying its sources of revenue, inclusion POWELL RIVER has increased its sustainability and resilience.
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201-4675 Marine Avenue
Powell River, BC
V8A2L2
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
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