Resource Center & Drop-In
Call or Drop-In to the Cherryville Resource Center Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm! An outreach worker is available to offer various information and supports including:
- Recreation and socializing activities
- Food security
- Support with pension applications and other forms such as Fair Pharmacare
- Application Support including disability, benefits, child tax credits, home-owners grant, and more
- Subsidized housing and SAFER (Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters) applications
- Navigating health care systems, advanced care planning, end-of-life
- Resources to health, dental, legal and other
- Free Income Tax Clinic
- And more!
If you would like to book an appointment please call Amanda at 250-547-0089 or email cherryvilleoutreach@hotmail.com
Senior Services & Compassionate Communities
We have a range of programs and services for older adults living in the Cherryville area including a drive thru meal program, transportation, case management, recreation services, sit down dinners, and more. For further details, check out the “Older Adults” tab on our website, follow us on Facebook to stay in formed, and/or subscribe to our monthly newsletter.
Compassionate Communities – if you or someone you know is living with life-limited illness and/or facing end-of-life, we want to support you throughout your health journey.
Persons with Disabilities
Are you looking to apply for disability and not sure where to start or struggling to get things going? Cherryville Resource Center would love to support you with your application. There is a Registered Social Worker available to review and complete the Assessors Report if eligible for PWD supports. Book an appointment with Amanda to get started at 250-547-0089.
Youth & Family Programs
The Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society offers a range of local programs and services for Cherryville Families. Check out the “Youth and Family” tab for more details on our website. To contact our Youth and Family Coordinator, Maya Arcand, please call 250-550-8902 or email cherryvilleyouth@hotmail.com. We are always looking at ways to grow and support Cherryville youth and would love to hear from you if you are interested in supporting our programs. Getting involved includes volunteering, donating, or collaborating on projects that promote positive health and well-being for rural-living families. We are happy to work together, so please reach out to Maya Arcand to discuss your ideas further.
Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
We often have summer job opportunities for local youth to work at either our Community Garden, Food Bank, or Resource Center. We are also committed to providing job opportunities for Cherryville residents as we believe in the value of local work. We post job opportunities on our social medial platforms including this website, Facebook, and in our monthly newsletters. If you are interested in volunteering, we have a range of volunteer opportunities within our organization. Our Volunteer Program is designed to work with volunteers to identify areas of interest, skills and abilities, and to offer volunteer assignments that are personalized and meaningful. Make an appointment with Amanda, our Volunteer Manager, to book a one-on-one intake appointment today at 250-547-0089!
We are always looking at expanding our reach and meeting needs as identified by our community residents. We value your input and suggestions, please reach out or fill out the Community Needs Survey above so we can hear your voice and ideas!