News & Events

Catch up on our latest events and endeavours

Support our Work with a Monthly Gift!

Monthly donations help us continue to offer services to children, youth, adults, and families who are facing challenges because we know we can count on that regular support. If you’ve been thinking about setting up a monthly donation to our charity, now is a good...

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Help Support Youth Facing Homelessness 

Now more than ever, youth in our community need our help. We’ve partnered with The Home Depot Canada Foundation to help raise funds for Barnett House, our youth housing program in Campbell River!DID YOU KNOW? The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to preventing...

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

DATE: Monday, September 11, 2023 TIME: 2:00 pm start PLACE: Maritime Heritage Centre Rotary Hall, 621 Island Hwy, Campbell River RSVP: Tuesday, September 5th KEYNOTE: David Johnson (@blindhipsterdave) - Legally blind Team Canada Track athlete and gold medal winner...

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Great Canadian Giving Challenge

Join us in the #GivingChallengeCA and make your donation count! Every dollar you give to The John Howard Society of North Island in June enters us for a chance to win $20,000*. Donations make it possible for us to provide programs and support that help children,...

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Foundry Campbell River named Readers’ Choice Winner

Last month over 2,000 readers voted for their favorite Campbell River businesses in the annual Campbell River Mirror’s Readers’ Choice promotion and we are happy to announce Foundry Campbell River was the Readers' Choice Winner in the Youth Activist category. Thank...

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Award of Excellence

Our renovation of 575 10th Street, Courtenay (the new home of John Howard and Foundry Comox Valley) won a Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) Award of Excellence! Pictured at the awards night L-R: Cale Lacasse of Lacasse Construction, Daniel Martinez of...

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John Howard/Foundry Comox Valley nominated for award!

We are excited that our renovation of 575 10th Street into the new home of John Howard and Foundry Comox Valley has garnered a VIREB award nomination! This transformation was the culmination of grassroots efforts to bring a Foundry centre to the Comox Valley, which...

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NEW Dads Connect Parenting Group in Comox Valley

An attachment based and trauma informed program for parents and caregivers to help foster and build relationship with your youth. The Connect Parent Group is a structured therapy which ensures that a safe learning environment is available for distressed parents. This...

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Help us with a Monthly Gift!

Monthly donations help us continue to offer vital services to children, youth, adults, and families who are struggling because we know we can count on that regular support. If you have been thinking about setting up a monthly donation to our charity, now is a good...

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Eat Pizza and Support John Howard KidStart!

BOSTON PIZZA restaurants in Campbell River and Courtenay are currently raising funds for John Howard KidStart! From now until February 14, 2023 they are selling paper hearts by donation. On February 14, $1 from every small and medium pizza goes to KidStart (dine in,...

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Available Now – Our History Book!

The John Howard Society of North Island recently launched our history book Building Safer and Healthier Communities: The Story of The John Howard Society of North Island. Copies are available for just $20 each. We accept payment by cash, cheque, e-transfer to...

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Help Support Youth Facing Homelessness  

Now more than ever, youth in our community need our help. We’ve partnered with The Home Depot Canada Foundation to help raise funds for Barnett House, our youth housing program in Campbell River! DID YOU KNOW? The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to...

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KidStart mentoring program needs volunteers

is a preventative mentoring program that connects children and youth ages 6-12 with carefully screened and trained adult volunteer mentors. Through role modeling and encouraging kids to participate in activities that build their confidence, mentors help children...

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NOTICE OF AGM: September 29, 2022

The John Howard Society of North Island is excited to be planning for an in-person AGM this year, and we hope you will join us!  Space is limited, so RSVP is required. AGENDA: • Short business session (including board elections, financials) • Reflections on the Year...

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Foundry Comox Valley is now open!

We are so excited to see Foundry Comox Valley open its doors! The centre welcomes youth 12 – 24 to come in for free and confidential mental health and wellness supports, including primary and sexual health care, peer support and social services – in one convenient...

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