It began with a simple but important need: a safe, accepting place where families of children with diverse abilities could come without judgment or the worry that their child might…
Step into a role where your care, compassion, and everyday skills make a real difference in people’s lives.Sometimes the people who make the best support workers are the very ones…
At Bethesda’s fall leadership conference, two speakers from the Lazarus Centre at Trinity Western University, reminded us of the deep theological and historical grounding of Bethesda’s mission. Together, Dr. Krista…
We sat down with Rodney Wiebe, to hear firsthand about a role that has grown alongside Bethesda’s vision for community and belonging. Rodney, Bethesda’s Director of Family Support & Community…
The crowd is buzzing, the score is close, and the tension on the field is thick. Then James finds his moment—two goals in quick succession. The Chilliwack Wolves take control…
Bethesda’s 54th Annual General Meeting was an evening filled with celebration, connection, and inspiration. On September 18, staff, board directors, self-advocates, and supporters came together for an evening that showcased…
At some level, we all believe in miracles. When those unexplainable things in life just happen, they can be so very ordinary, but it makes us pause. We say, ‘it…
The Beginning of Transformation It was a cold day in February 1995 when two adjacent Bethesda homes in Kelowna opened their doors to warmly welcome eight people—Kim, Kathy, John, Donald,…
When people of all abilities are supported to lead, create, and give back, the result is powerful—not just for them, but for everyone around them.At a small but vibrant community…
Friendship has a way of making life fuller in ways little else can.For Matt, friendship and community have transformed his world. These days, when he gets home, he’s brimming with…