Pier Street Market-Campbell River

Community

ASSET BUILDING PROGRAM

Opportunities is pleased to introduce a new program for Campbell River and Courtenay.

  • The asset-building project is designed to help individuals to build savings.
  • The project increases the financial capabilities and provides saving incentives.
  • The project is based on the belief that in order for people to improve their lives they need tools and knowledge to assess their options and determine the best course of action for their individual circumstances.

The project is forward thinking, effectively giving people a jump-start (a hand up not a hand out).

Managing finances is a skill, coaching to understand the choices available can make a difference and change a person's life. (read more...)

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) began on October 1st, 2006, following a three year pilot program in this region. Sponsored by the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance, CAP is designed to help participants move forward, reconnect in the community, and therefore enhance the quality of their lives.

Agencies that provide this service in our region work with CAP participants to assist them with their living situations and their coping skills; new skills are taught to help participants deal with the challenges they face. Participants are assisted to connect to other community resources in order to have specialized needs met. Education, training and volunteering opportunities are identified, with an eventual goal to be independent and/or access local employment programs.

Participants can be involved with the CAP program for approximately 6 months. Through one to one counselling, workshops and individual supports, participants can-with the help of CAP Facilitators-achieve their goals for success.

CAP delivery sites are: