This fall, Sparrows Apartment celebrated its “10+1” year anniversary. Sparrows Apartment is an intentional community in Smithers, B.C., for up to six people with diverse abilities who...
People have value. They contribute, they grow and they develop. Not surprisingly, Van Belle Nursery in Abbotsford is in the business of growing plants. What is interesting is the emphasis…
I went on a trip to Vancouver! We started the trip by going to the seawall for a walk and picnic lunch. During our walk we came across a souvenir…
Vedder Terrace is my home and I love it. Every morning when I phone my Dad I have to tell him that I love my home at Vedder Terrace! The…
Support workers partake in incredibly rewarding and reciprocal partnerships. They help people learn, grow, thrive, connect and build relationships. And they grow personally as they witness the impacts of their…
Providing home share is a rewarding choice for people. We recently talked to Marnie, who has been a home share provider through Bethesda for 22 years, to find out what…
Every pay period, Diana Myers, one of Bethesda’s payroll administrators, reviews all the payroll data submitted by the managers. With 25 or so managers entering payroll data for over 400…
When John started working at Bethesda’s Surrey home in 2016, he noticed one of the residents, Oliver, was passionate about woodworking. As it happened, John shared that passion and so…
I am excited and humbled to be Bethesda’s new Director of Family Support & Community Development, a role that is very relational. I enjoy building strong, supportive relationships with others,…
At summer day camp, she’s just one of the group, just another teen, exploring herself and discovering life’s goodness. It was Shannon’s first day at Bethesda’s summer day camp in…