Organization Mission Statement
Rivercity Inclusion provides and advocates for local services to support people of all ages with special needs, their families and caregivers.
The organization serves the following population
People with developmental disabilities of all ages.
The funds donated will be used to
Our primary focus right now is on mobility – specifically wheelchair accessible vans.
Rivercity Inclusion runs various programs for people with developmental disabilities within our community. Many of these wonderful people must also deal with physical disabilities.
We have a few programs in particular that are in real need of wheelchair accessible vans:
- Leisure and Recreation Program offers activities to adults with developmental disabilities who have moved from full time to part time employment or to retirement.
- Employment Services offers, but not limited to, employment planning, business planning, resume preparation, interview skills, employment counseling, marketing/job searching, job orientating, job coaching, and follow up for both the employer and employee
- Staffed Living Homes provide personal care, and daily living supports from one to five individuals per home. The homes are personalized and reflect the tastes, interests and wishes of those who live there. These homes are staffed 24/7.
The organizations current sources of funding are
Community Living British Columbia, Ministry of Children and Family Development, BC Housing, and Island Health.
Visit their website for more information: rivercityinclusion.ca
This nomination has been reviewed by the 100 Women Who Care committee and meets all criteria.