The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is for parents, caregivers and children, birth to 6 years old, to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories together. Join us in the backyard at Family Place for a time of fun together. Fridays 10:00 – 11:00 AM July 7 – August 25, 2023 For […]
It’s a Strawberry Moon – Mural Reveal
June 14, 2023 by
The courtyard behind The Core Building of Island Community Services on McPhillips Avenue has been transformed into a representation of the Strawberry Moon by artist Charlene Johnny. With the aid of a generous grant from the Salt Spring Island Foundation Indigenous Priorities Fund, Island Community Services was able to engage the artist to design and […]
Summer Harvest Programs in Action to Alleviate Hunger
June 14, 2023 by
The 2023 Farmers’ Market Nutritional Coupon Program kicked off this month helping to alleviate some of the effects of rising food costs for low income earners on Salt Spring. The Coupon Program is provided by Island Community Services in partnership with the Tuesday Farmers’ Market. That, in tandem with the Harvest Farm in the Burgoyne […]
Homeless / Hunger Counts Tell a Salt Spring Story
June 14, 2023 by
The 2023 Point-in-Time Homeless count was conducted in March of this year on Salt Spring Island with 165 homeless individuals counted, an increase from 143 in the last count of 2021. 56 were identified as ‘sheltered’ living in emergency or transitional situations while 106 were identified as ‘unsheltered’, living in tents, vehicles, derelict boats and […]
11 Acres of Potential
April 12, 2023 by
Island Community Services has completed the purchase of a centrally located, 11 acre property on Salt Spring. Situated within walking distance of Ganges amenities and with lengthy frontage on Lower Ganges and Brinkworthy Roads, the property offers potential for both agriculture and housing. Designated as Agricultural Land Reserve, the property at 131 Brinkworthy Road has […]
Spotlight: Community Counselling for Adults
April 11, 2023 by
As a complement to private practices and adult mental health services on Salt Spring Island offered through Island Health, community-based counselling for adults has been offered at at Island Community Services since 2019. Funded through the Community Action Initiative (CAI), in partnership with the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, Community Counselling offers free-of-charge, short-term, […]
TRIPLE P – POSITIVE PARENTING WORKSHOP
March 25, 2023 by
For Parents with Children Aged 2-10 This course provides education in Triple P basics. It helps parents deal with almost any situation that might come up, in ways that are best suited to their own families. (There are further Triple P sessions that are offered after the basic group to look further into parenting challenges) […]
Infant Development Consultant Visits to Family Place
March 22, 2023 by
Do you have questions about your Child’s Growth and Development? Cindy Irwin, Infant Development Consultant from Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, will be visiting Family Place. Stay and Play- Thursday, April 13 Island Infants -Monday, April 17 Stay and Play- Thursday, June 1 Island Infants -Monday, June 5 All Community Services are Free of […]
Parent – Child Mother Goose Program
March 22, 2023 by
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is an interactive program for parents and children, birth to 5 years to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Come join us for Songs, Rhymes and Stories! Thurs.10:30 am – 12:00 p.m. April 6 – June 22, 2023 Salt Spring Public Library For more info: […]
