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,...
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...
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...
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...
Annual Report 2021-2022 Release
We are pleased to announce the release of the Annual Report for our 2021-2022 fiscal year. Click to get the digital version (PDF) immediately.
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...
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...
The Great Canadian Living Challenge is back!
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge is back! Every $1 you donate online in June enters us to win $20,000 from @CanadaHelps. With your support, we’ll be able to help more children, youth, adults, and families lead safer, healthier lives. Thank you! #GivingChallengeCA...
The Orange Door Project campaign is here!
Let's prevent and help end youth homelessness together! Donate $2, $5, or $10 in-store at the Campbell River Home Depot between May 31 - June 26 to support The John Howard Society of North Island. You can also donate online (please specify "Campbell River"):...
CARF awards Three-Year Accreditation to John Howard
The John Howard Society of North Island has been awarded CARF's high level Three-Year Accreditation! The following programs passed an in-depth on-site review by CARF surveyors and demonstrated substantial conformance to internationally recognized standards for...
Help close the gap! Foundry Comox Valley donations will be matched
We have exciting news! An anonymous donor has agreed to match up to $100,000 in donations to our Foundry Comox Valley renovations project! We’ve now raised more than $75,000 and we need your help to close the gap. Please help us realize this dream of providing a safe...
Help John Howard with a Monthly Gift!
Many of you already make monthly donations to The John Howard Society of North Island, and we are very grateful. 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...
AGM 2021: Remarks from Hon. David Eby
Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, Hon. David Eby, QC, shared details of what the government is doing for housing and homelessness. Click here to watch online!
AGM 2021 presentation: Reflections on the Year
Our activities and achievements over the past fiscal year were highlighted in this slideshow presentation by Wendy Richardson, Executive Director. Click here to watch online!
AGM 2021 presentation: The Spirit of John Howard Award
At our second virtual AGM, the 2021 Spirit of John Howard Award was presented to the Havelaar family of Campbell River, at the request of our late President Terry Moist. For nearly 40 years, members of this family have provided support as board members, staff,...
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Annual Report available now!
We are pleased to announce the release of the Annual Report for our 2020-2021 fiscal year. Click this text to get the digital version (PDF) immediately.
Help us win $20,000 for Foundry Comox Valley
The Great Canadian Giving Challenge can make the dream a reality! From June 1 - 30, every online donation made via our Canada Helps page enters our agency in a draw for $20,000! This year we're focusing on creating a safe and youth friendly space at Foundry Comox...
Community Advocacy and Integrity Award accepted by Foundry Campbell River
The John Howard Society of North Island and Foundry Campbell River was delighted to be nominated and then selected for a Community Advocacy and Integrity Award, one of the first Campbell River Spirit Awards honouring excellence in health care, distributed by the...
The Home Depot is raising funds for Campbell River youth, with your help!
We’ve partnered with The Home Depot Canada Foundation to help raise funds for our community. And you can help too! DID YOU KNOW? The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to preventing and helping to end youth homelessness, pledging to invest $50 million by...