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Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Dinner

Published June 22, 2018

SCCSS honoured those who have generously contributed towards an engaged, healthy and thriving Coast at the Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner on July 12. Learn More

Sharing the Findings: Hidden Homelessness

Published November 30, 2017

On November 23, over 40 community members and service providers gathered at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt for Sunshine Coast Community Services’ free event, Sharing the Findings: Hidden Homelessness, to find out what was learned in a recent local needs assessment about women fifty and older. Learn More

2018 Annual General Meeting

Published July 19, 2018

Over sixty people, including Board Members, staff, volunteers, members and friends of Sunshine Coast Community Services attended the 2018 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at our Inlet Avenue offices. Learn More

SCCSS Awarded 3-Year CARF Accreditation

Published February 14, 2018

For the fifth time in a row, the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) has been awarded a three-year accreditation from the independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (known as CARF International). Learn More

March Wellness Workshops for Immigrant Women

Published February 20, 2019

Every Friday in March, SCCSS's Welcoming Communities is hosting a series of interactive workshops to engage, educate and motivate participants to incorporate wellness into their lives. Learn More

Beyond the "Status Quo": Women on the Coast

Published February 27, 2018

The Together Against Violence programs of Sunshine Coast Community Services (SCCSS) hosted an amazing event as part of International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Chatelech Secondary School. Learn More

Nutrition Consultations Now Available at Food Bank

Published May 24, 2018

As of May 2018, Nutritionist Lynn Grossutti offers no-cost nutritional advice at the Sunshine Coast Food Bank twice a month on Wednesdays. Learn More

Community Garden

Published July 18, 2017

Our Community Gardens are in full bloom! For information on garden box rentals, please call 604-885-5881.

Food Capacity Building Sessions

Published August 31, 2017

Food Capacity Building Sessions

The first ‘Blanching Vegetables’ sessions took place in September. Pictured here are some of the volunteers that prepared local beans to be packaged and frozen for distribution at the food bank. This is a small step towards a more sustainable model for our service.