Understanding CRA’s New Automatic Tax Filing And Why Access Centre’s Tax Clinic Still Matters
This year, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is expanding its automatic tax-filing services to make it easier for some Canadians to file their income tax returns. If you’ve heard about “automatic filing” and are wondering what it means and whether you still need support from our tax clinic here’s what you need to know What […]
Nutrition on a Tight Budget: How to Eat Well for under $200 per Month
By Guest Contributor: Darielle Holland, Access Centre Posted March 19, 2026 Healthy food can be expensive, time-consuming and tricky to prepare. This is especially true for people living with disabilities who are receiving PWD, when access to food is difficult and income is low. At the Access Centre, many of our clients are both on […]
Our Neighbours Need Us: What’s Happening with the Penticton Encampment
By Alexandria Johnstone, Lead Legal Advocate, Access Centre Posted March 12, 2026 It is cold outside tonight. It was cold last night too. And unless something changes, it will be cold again tomorrow night, for the people in our community who have nowhere else to go. I am writing this because people I care about, […]
Behind the Doors: How the Penticton Access Centre Supports Our Community
At The Access Centre, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to live with dignity, stability, and hope. Every day, we work alongside individuals and families navigating financial challenges, housing uncertainty, health concerns, and the complex systems that can feel overwhelming. Our vision is simple: To see all people in our communities have equal and […]
The Link Between Housing and Mental Health
At The Access Centre, we see every day how stable housing changes lives. A safe place to call home isn’t just about having a roof over your head. It’s about having a foundation for hope, healing, and well-being. Albert (name changed for privacy) came to the Access Centre with no connections to friends, family, or […]