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CSCL recently received two awards at the 2016 NAOSH BC Awards ceremony taking home the Most Innovative Award and the top award for the Health Care category. The photo shows the CSCL “delegation” just after receiving the awards. CSCL was also featured in the Jan/Feb 2017 WorkSafe

Larry Smith has been an active and eager member of the Art Club at CSCL since its inception over 4 years ago. Larry has a visual impairment but of course this does not stop his participation or enthusiasm. Larry loves bright colours, especially orange and black! Larry’s

CSCL was proud to sponsor and present the 2016 Inclusive Employer Award to Convergys, at the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. CSCL’s Associate Director for Child & Youth Services, Natalie, Karam, was also nominated for “Chilliwack Employee of the Year” at the same event.

CSCL certainly knows how to show off its Christmas spirit! Once again CSCL was involved in the designing and building of a Christmas Float for the annual Rotary Parade. “It’s become a holiday tradition,” explains CSCL Associate Director of Child & Youth Services (CYS), Natalie Karam, “CYS

As part of the Strategic Planning process in 2016, CSCL’s Board of Directors and Leadership Team reviewed our Vision and Mission Statement, making some changes to reflect the continued evolution of the Society’s services.  Our revised Mission and Vision states: “CSCL, in partnership with community, builds capacity

The winner of the 2016 CSCL Photo Contest goes to: “Knitting” submitted by Amanda M. This is the knitting club Amanda started at the local library. It has brought together a diverse group of women, including a small group of Syrian refugees (not pictured). Despite different abilities,

Chilliwack People First along with the Mt Cheams Lions Club are hosting a fundraising Dinner and Dance on November 5th at the Mt Cheam Lions Club Hall on Spadina. Tickets are available for purchase @ $20.00 per/person from Chilliwack Society for Community Living 9353 Mary St  or

CSCL is very honoured and excited to welcome Norman Kunc and Emma Van der Klift as our keynote speakers for this year’s staff conference – iConnect2. Norm and Emma are internationally recognized speakers, trainers and authors of disability rights issues. Check out our latest newsletter for more

CSCL is proud to host a “Boot, Scootin, Boogie” community and family event celebrating the lives of people with developmental disabilities, and their contribution to our community! Saturday, October 1, 2016 4 pm—8 pm Tzeachten Hall, 45855 Promontory Rd, Chilliwack, BC Dress-Up as your favourite Western outfit.

CSCL’s Art Club is hosting an Evening Reception at the O’Connor Art Gallery (Chilliwack Cultural Centre) on Thursday, June 16 from 6-8 pm that is open to the public. Artists will have their art work on display and refreshments will be served. The art will be on

CSCL recently won the Chilliwack Child & Youth Committee’s (CYC) first “Every Door is the Right Door – Partnership Award”. This award signifies CSCL’s collaboration with other child and youth serving agencies in Chilliwack and our funder, MCFD, to advance initiatives that benefit kids and families in

CSCL was recently honoured for winning the 2015 Business Excellence “Not-for-Profit Service Award” presented by the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce. The Society also sponsored and presented the “Inclusive Employer” award this year recognizing employers who hire people with disabilities. In addition to sponsoring the award, CSCL’s Supported

CSCL was recently featured in an article by the BC division of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Titled “Supporting Diversabilties” it featured CSCL’s Bridge program and Bridge Vocational Counsellor, Kelli Paddon. Kelly is a past alumni with The Award program and wanted to offer it to

Looking to get Mom something special this Mother’s Day? Or how about just welcoming in Spring? Please support the CSCL Growing Smiles fundraiser by purchasing beautiful planters, hanging baskets and much more this spring and Mother’s Day! You can order online or at 9353 Mary Street. Please

Go Take a Hike…literally! CSCL’s Wellness Committee would like to invite all those interested to join fellow CSCL employees to take part in the (insert catchy club name here) CSCL hiking club. The club will meet on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am at Teapot Hill. The first meeting

To help celebrate Community Living/Inclusion Month in October #CLMonth2015, CSCL is sponsoring a photo contest. “What does Social Capital look like to you?” Photo of the Day: “Public Puzzle Team” submitted by Jill W. Jill has been meeting new people while at the library and they, as

To help celebrate Community Living/Inclusion Month in October #CLMonth2015, CSCL is sponsoring a photo contest. “What does Social Capital look like to you?” Photo of the Day: “Salvation” submitted by Doug B. Chris, a Salvation Army Volunteer Coordinator, has known Doug for many years. Chris offered Doug

To help celebrate Community Living/Inclusion Month in October #CLMonth2015, CSCL is sponsoring a photo contest. “What does Social Capital look like to you?” Photo of the Day: “Buddy Building” submitted by Eddie C. Eddie had built a bond at his horse therapy class with both the horse

Who wouldn’t love to work in a beautiful, exquisitely maintained outdoor paradise? That’s exactly what Scott Graham’s work mornings look like now that he is working at Chilliwack Golf Club. Two mornings a week, Scott arrives at work to prepare his motorized golf cart and spends the

Congratulations to Eddy S. and the team at CSCL’s Supported Employment Services for winning the 2015 CSCL Photo Contest – “What does Social Capital look like to you?” The photo features Eddy (right) and Garth who both work at Home Depot. The two men became golf partners

Businesses in the eastern Fraser Valley were recognised recently for their leadership in diversity at the Rotary at Work event held on October 29, 2015. The event was aimed at addressing the employment rate for Canadians with disabilities, and to celebrate local businesses adopting inclusive hiring practices,