Tuesday December 2, 2025 is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global movement that is based on the concept of radical generosity, defined by the transformational powers of empathy and solidarity, not a series of transactions or discrete interactions. Radical generosity creates a world in which the collective recognition of humanity fundamentally respects what each […]
Viva Chorale! Food Bank Fundraiser
December 1, 2025 by
Christmas in Cornwall FRI DEC 19 | 7:00pm | Come celebrate the holiday season and support our local foodbank with Viva Chorale’s annual holiday concert fundraiser. This year the choir will sing carols interspersed with a lovely story from the UK: The Mousehole Cat. The tale follows the adventures of Mowzer the cat and her […]
Hunger Count 2025: Food Banks as a Lifeline
December 1, 2025 by
Food Banks Canada released their annual Hunger Count report for 2025 on October 27th, highlighting the fallout from the ever-escalating pace of food cost increases. The Hunger Count is an annual event counting attendance at participating food banks across the country for the month of March. “Every year, food banks across the country are setting […]
Youth Ambassador Program
November 26, 2025 by
We are looking for 3-4 youth aged 14-18 to participate in our Youth Ambassador Program. The idea is simple: we want to hear what you want to see in our youth centre. We want youth creating programs and promoting events for other youth.
Open Mic Night for Youth
November 25, 2025 by
Open Mic Night at the Core Youth Centre Wednesday November 26 and every last Wednesday of the Month For Youth Aged 11-18 and Performers of all Skill Levels BYO Instruments OR Guitar and/or Piano Provided
SMART Recovery – Life Beyond Addiction
November 23, 2025 by
SMART Recovery is an evidence-based program designed to help individuals overcome addiction and manage their recovery through self-empowerment and skill-building. SMART RECOVERY LIFE SKILLS 10-WEEK -PROGRAM will now begin December 4th (note date change) and is still accepting new registrations. Drop-ins welcome for the month of December Thursdays from 10:30 to noon (with the […]
All Staff Oct 29, 2025
November 15, 2025 by
All Staff Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 29, 2025 3rd Floor at The Core Meeting commenced: 9:15 am PROGRAM UPDATES: Jamie/Food Programs Manager Registration for Food Bank Hampers will be online November 1st – 21st. Hampers are available to Food Bank clients only and are not intended for people’s extra guests. Santa’s Workshop gifts will be […]
Stroller Walk
October 31, 2025 by
For Parents, Caregivers, Babies and Toddlers Bundle Up and beat the November blues! Mondays Nov 3 & Nov 24 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PORTLOCK PARK track For more info: 250-537-9176 familyplace@ssics.ca
ISLAND INFANT CIRCLE
October 31, 2025 by
Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm For Parents and Babies in the First Year Come create a circle of support with other parents! Nov. 3- Stroller Walk – Meet up at Portluck Park Nov.10- Infant CPR and Basic First Aid- SSI Firefighters Nov.17- Closed for staff training Nov.24- Stroller Walk- Meet up at Portuck Park More to Come! familyplace@ssics.ca
Province Confirms Funding for Adult Mental Health Supports at Island Community Services
October 14, 2025 by
Following an era of uncertainty surrounding the last provincial election and re-organization of ministries, it was confirmed last month that adults living with mental-health challenges will continue to have access to low- or no-cost counselling services to help them get well. “When someone takes the courageous step of reaching out for mental-health support, services must […]
