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 […]
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 director of Disability Alliance BC, a provincial non-profit that supports people with all types of disabilities to […]
Navigating Life with Access & Advocacy
Navigating Life with Access & Advocacy “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller In a world that seems divided by disparities, it’s so important that we find ways to bridge the gap and empower those facing the most challenging circumstances. The Access Centre is not just a […]
Breaking the Chains of Poverty: Embracing Compassion and Equality
Breaking the Chains of Poverty: Embracing Compassion and Equality In a world where poverty and inequality persist, it is essential to highlight the detrimental effects that stigma and discrimination can have on the lives of the marginalized people in our community. The recently published report, “What We Heard: Engagement Summary Report Updating TogetherBC: B.C.’s Poverty […]
Inclusive Survival Strategies That Make a Difference
Inclusive Survival Strategies That Make a Difference In our ongoing journey to create positive change, we dive deeper into the heart of our work with a focus on inclusive survival strategies. Recognizing the diverse challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities, seniors on small pensions, those battling substance misuse, and people and families in poverty, […]
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, it’s important to take care of yourself and manage your stress during this busy time […]
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 to their pandemic recovery through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund. The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen was responsible for delivering […]
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.