As the weather turns cooler and the leaves change colour, we naturally reminisce. Thanksgiving urges us to to think about all we are thankful for. At Sources, we are thankful every day for our hardworking staff, our dedicated volunteers, and the generous support from our community for the work we do.

One heartwarming example is the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Last month, thousands of volunteers visited neighbourhoods across B.C. to collect donations for local food banks. More than 19,000 lbs. of food was collected for Sources Langley Food Bank - that is more than triple the amount collected the previous year. The Langley Times wrote a great editorial about it: read it here. Sources South Surrey/White Rock Food Bank received close to 7,000 lbs. of food. The Peace Arch News wrote about it: read it here. These generous donations will go a long way to feed over 1,200 low-income families who come to us for help each week. Because of your giving, we can put nutritious food on their tables this Thanksgiving. Thank you!

October is Community Inclusion Month

Throughout October, communities across B.C. are promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and bringing awareness to the strengths and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities. Below, we share some good news at Sources Life Skills Centre:

The Look At Me Project, a partnership between Samsung Canada and Autism Speaks Canada, donated 500 tablets to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and organizations supporting those living with autism.

Sources Community Living Services was fortunate to receive two tablets that are being used at our Life Skills Centre!  Our clients are benefiting from the installed Look At Me app, which is designed to enhance skills such as eye contact and facial recognition. Learn more about our Community Inclusion programs.