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Keeping People Housed to Launch in August
Published August 3, 2018In response to recommendations from community members at the BC Poverty Reduction Meeting hosted by Sunshine Coast Community Services (SCCSS) in March, SCCSS, Sunshine Coast Credit Union and The Co-operators have come together to create a new service that will play a role in addressing the key issue brought up across the province: housing. Learn More

Children's Festival & Duck Pluck Returns June 15
Published April 24, 2019The Children's Festival and Duck Pluck returns on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Dougall Park from 10am - 2pm. This year's event will feature the musical talents of JUNO-nominated Will Stroet of Will's Jams, Graham Walker and Mr. Doug. In additional, there will be face painting, a dress up box & photo booth, storytime with local author Sarah Joseph and a teddy bear hospital! Learn More

Community Outlines Coast Poverty Strategy for BC Government
Published March 13, 2018What are the issues facing you and your neighbours in poverty right now? What would work to help you and other community members get out of poverty? These were the two questions asked of Sunshine Coast residents at the Sunshine Coast Poverty Reduction Strategy meeting at Roberts Creek Community Hall on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Learn More

Community Dialogue Generates Housing Questions
Published August 21, 2018On Thursday, September 20, over 70 Sunshine Coast residents generated tough questions for upcoming All Candidates meetings in a Community Dialogue on Housing at Roberts Creek Hall as part of the Local Government and Housing series. Download the questions and election toolkit. Learn More

Food Bank Extends Hours
Published March 21, 2018The Sunshine Coast Food Bank extended its hours to assist those who faced challenges in getting to the food bank during scheduled distribution times.

SEED a Success at Arrowhead Clubhouse
Published August 23, 2018Arrowhead Clubhouse, Sunshine Coast Community Services and Vancouver Foundation partnered to develop and implement SEED (Skills Enhancement for Employment and Development) as part of a pilot project until 2019. Learn More

Children's Festival & Duck Pluck Returns June 23, 2018
Published March 22, 2018The Children's Festival and Duck Pluck returns on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Dougall Park from 10am - 2pm. This year's event, sponsored by Sunshine Coast Credit Union and the Co-Operators, will feature a guest performance by the JUNO winner Norman Foote! Learn More

Sechelt, Gibsons All Candidates Meetings With Focus on Housing
Published September 5, 2018Candidates in the District of Sechelt and Town of Gibsons elections this year will be participating in all candidates meetings the first week of October to share their vision of coastal housing. Learn More

Resource Sharing for Seniors Open House Nov. 6
Published October 30, 2018On November 6, Sunshine Coast Community Services' Volunteer program will host a Resource Sharing for Seniors Open House at 2pm at Community Services at 5638 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt. Learn More