The Extreme Weather Response (EWR) program is designed to provide time-limited, weather-responsive, temporary shelter spaces during periods of extreme weather. EWR is a program funded by BC Housing and based on approved community plans. The community plan for Salt Spring provides the structure for the EWR program operated by Island Community Services, providing ten extra […]
Christmas with Anne of Green Gables
November 26, 2024 by
Join us for an all ages family-friendly fundraising concert for the Salt Spring Food Bank, featuring heartwarming Christmas stories by Lucy Maud Montgomery, music from the choir, and a sing-a-long to Christmas favourites.
It’s Giving Tuesday
November 26, 2024 by
GivingTuesday is the world’s largest generosity movement with active movements in more than 80 countries. It’s based on a basic idea that created a special day encouraging people to do good and to give what they could. Giving can be by doing with volunteer commitments as valuable as cash and easier for some to give. […]
From Unprepared to Peace of Mind
November 18, 2024 by
For Families and Caregivers of People with Support Needs Uncovering what you know and what more you might do to face the future with confidence. NOVEMBER 27th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM SALT SPRING LIBRARY PROGRAM ROOM, 129 McPHILLIPS AVE. Join us for an interactive session designed to address some of the big questions that families […]
2023-24 Annual Report
November 12, 2024 by
Island Community Services is pleased to share our 2023-24 Annual Report documenting our program activities and impacts. Please view the report for information on the more than 40 services across 10 program areas and 9 sites by clicking on the image to the left to download the PDF file, or by viewing the Flipbook below […]
Child Safety Talks
October 21, 2024 by
With the Salt Spring Fire Department Family Place 120 Park Drive Basic First Aid, Infant CPR, Safety in the Home Stay and Play Drop-in, Tues. Nov 26 at 1:00
Infant Development Consultant
October 21, 2024 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. Island Infants -Mon, Oct. 28 10:00 -12:00 Stay and Play – Thurs, Nov. 14 12:00 -2:00
Island Infant Circle
October 21, 2024 by
Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm For Parents and Babies in the First Year Come create a circle of support with other parents! Oct. 28 – Ages and Stages of Development- Cindy Irwin, Infant Development Consultant, Queen Alexandria Centre for Children’s Development Nov. 4- Oral Care for Baby- Pam Poon, Public Health Dental Hygienist, Victoria Nov. 11- Closed Nov. […]
Supportive DND Group
October 21, 2024 by
Who is it for? High School aged participants (Gr.8-12) who attend school periodically, are interested in playing DND and would wish to work on connecting with others in a very supportive environment. Who is it not for? Participants who have many extra curricular activities and are looking for another activity to bolster what they already […]
Mothers’ Wellness Group
September 27, 2024 by
This program is focused on fostering mothers’ wellness within the first 18 months after childbirth by creating resiliency and expanding community connections. Join us Tuesdays for the opportunity to gather with other mothers, create connections and share experiences to promote wellness. Our group runs for 8 weeks starting on Tuesday October 15th to December […]
