Birthday Party!

Family Place is having a BBQ birthday party … a time for re-connecting, reminiscing and fun! Welcoming past or present participants who have attended Family Place Early Childhood programs over the last 3 decades Wednesday, July 30 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Family Place at 120 Park Drive Early Childhood programming at Family Place is one of […]

Nitikman/Chan Educational and Training Fund Recipient 2025

Island Community Services is pleased to award the 2025 bursary of $2,500 to Amber Logan on behalf of the Nitikman/Chan family. Congratulations to Amber, who has worked very hard over the last few years, and best of luck in all future endeavors! The Nitikman/Chan Educational and Training Fund is intended to support residents of the […]

Champions of Inclusive Community Life

Deb Rogers and Rosalie Beaudoin – Leaders of the Programs for Adults with Support Needs At Island Community Services, our team supports adults with diverse abilities through Community Living BC (CLBC) programs that run morning, noon and night. Two of our champions — Rosalie and Deb —lead this work with dedication, compassion and more than […]

Transition to High School

This summer Island Community Services Counsellors will be offering a Transition to High School group. The group will support young people starting grade 8 in the fall, who are struggling with isolation due to lack of peer connections and experiencing anxiety, depression or neurodiversity. Students with educational designations and IEP’S are most welcome to join. […]

Youth Resiliency at the Core Youth Centre Gets a Boost

Salt Spring Island youth are getting more supports for mental health and substance abuse prevention with an expanded program area at Island Community Services. A recent awarding of an Island Health Youth Resiliency Grant will allow the agency to bolster the harm reduction component of the Youth Centre at The Core into a key program […]

Backyard Parent-Child Mother Goose

The Parent – Child Mother Goose Program is for parents, caregivers and children bith to 6 years old to share in the please and power of songs, rhymes and stories together. Join us in the backyard at Family Place 120 Park Drive Fridays July 4 – August 22, 2025 10:00 – 11:00 AM  

Bellies to Babies

A Circle of Support During Pregnancy and Baby’s First year Tuesdays July 8 – August 26, 2025 1:00-3:00 PM Drop in at Family Place 120 Park Drive Meet with other new parents and parents-to-be, access resources and have your questions answered by our childbirth educator and the public health nurse.

School’s Out (for) Summer Party and Concert

Youth Only Event June 26, 2026 4:00 – 7:00 PM @ The Core Youth Centre – 134 McPhillips Avenue Local Band Performance with The Moonshiners Open Aux & DJ Set $1 Pizza Slice /  Free Yerba  

It’s Your Birthday Party

For pregnant and newborn families Please join us for a social gathering to meet your birth cohort and local supports May 14th 5 – 7 PM Family Place at 120 Park Drive 

Farmers Market Coupon Program Fundraising Dinner

Get your tickets here! Farmers Feeding Families – Long-Table Fundraiser Dinner Party Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust in partnership with Harvest Programs of Island Community Services Farmers Feeding Families – Fundraising Dinner for the Farmers Market Coupon Program Luke Wallace  Local Menu from Sweetgrass Food Co. Beaver Point Hall Friday, May 9th 6:00 PM Dress […]