Men’s Mental Health Checklist

Great article from GroupHEALTH on Men's Mental Health   There can often be obstacles for men to address their mental well-being; To navigate this, here's a checklist crafted to support men in prioritizing their mental well-being: …

Why the Disability Earnings Cap Is Holding People Back

Article from Why the Disability Earnings Cap Is Holding People Back | The Tyee One in four people in B.C. lives with a disability. Most people accessing social assistance in B.C. also receive disability assistance. I’m the executive…

5 Free or Low-Cost Ways to Improve Your Mental Health

The state of mental health in the country is alarming. According to the CDC, around 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness, while 1 in 25 adults is diagnosed with a serious condition like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Unfortunately, while…

Lean Caregiving: Achieving More With Less in the Caregiving Journey

Guest blog post done by: Hal Salazar, Elders Today For caregivers operating within the constraints of limited financial resources, the challenge of providing care can often feel doubly burdensome. This reality, however, does not diminish…
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Reduce stress and boost your well-being this holiday season

From GroupHealth Benefits Solutions   As the holiday season approaches, you may be feeling excited or you may be starting to feel some stress. With so many things to do and people to see, it's easy to get overwhelmed. However,…

Press Release: Community Foundations – Featuring Penticton Access Centre

Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund supports pandemic recovery of South Okanagan Similkameen organizations.   Penticton BC: Community service organizations in the South Okanagan Similkameen have received a boost…

Annual General Meeting Report

We held our Annual General Meeting on Thursday September 14th. Here is our Annual Report for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year.