Social & Community Programs - Cowichan Valley
Financial, Food, Immigrant and Refugee Services, and Social / Recreational
Provided by Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association (CNHA)
Various social and recreational programs for families.
The following programs are offered:
- Courses for Volunteers and Community Living: Offered according to community need and demand: Food Safe, First Aid, Narcan.
- Advocacy: Assistance with filling out government forms, and obtaining services. Call or drop in during regular hours to book a time.
- Zero Waste Food: Lunch, coffee, pantry, and community connection. Drop in Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
- Library Resource: Drop by to check out the collection of books during open hours from Monday to Friday from 1-5 pm.
- Community Dinners: Community dinners on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Dinners are potluck, but attendees are not required to bring anything.
Other services includes:
- Free store: The Free Store provides clothing (e.g., children, or clothing for job interviews); household tools & kitchen utensils; furniture; food on an emergency basis; and many other goods.
- Free book club, free knitting circle, affordable drumming circle and chair yoga
- Foosball table, air hockey game, board games and puzzles.
Programs are free for members. Membership costs $10 yearly per family.
250-246-3299
Public email: cnhaoffice@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cnha.ca/
9806 Willow St., Chemainus, British Columbia, V0R 1K0
Service is available in English.
Cost: Fees may apply
Availability
Service area: Chemainus, Duncan, Ladysmith, Penelakut Island + show cities
Service Types Provided
Financial
Food
Immigrant and Refugee Services
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
- Provided in a group in-person
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