Our Purpose
Creating Community Wellness Society, The Wellness Charity, leads in the development and coordination of community-based health and wellness initiatives and supports the charitable work of community organizations that provide wellness education, and wellness, health and medical care services to the public.
We support programs and services that enhance wellness education and promote health through all stages of life. With a focus on improving wellbeing, programs aim to support individual self-management of their own health, community-based health, the integrative approach to wellness and health care, and outreach to vulnerable individuals and groups.
As a small, volunteer-run organization, we frequently partner with the Victoria Community Health Co-operative and other community organizations that provide wellness education, and wellness, health and medical care services to the public. Learn more about our work with the Co-op here.
Wellness Programs
Research Projects
Creating HEART
Completed in 2020
Seniors’ health advocacy initiatives in development
WELLNESS EDUCATION
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Indigenous Pollinator Garden Project at CSVAC – Community garden funding provided by Vital Youth Program, Victoria Foundation
Healthy Connections Guide (For Individuals Living Alone – Tips on Nutrition, Exercise & Safe Socializing) – Shareable PDF
Art, Creativity & Wellness programs that engage diverse abilities – in development post-Covid-19
how to contribute
The Creating Community Wellness Society (CCWS) supports the charitable work of the Victoria Community Health Co-op (VCHC) and similar wellness-focused organizations. With your help, the VCHC and CCWS will continue to expand its programming in new areas of community wellness. We appreciate all contributions and will celebrate each with a mention on our active social media channels and issue charitable donation tax receipts for eligible donations.
become a member-at-large
Join the CCWS as a Member to provide support, guidance and boost our impact in the community.
Apply for membership by completing and emailing the form (linked below) to our board.
make a donation
An official donation tax receipt will be issued for donations addressed to Creating Community Wellness Society.
Donations can be made online (click the ‘Donate’ button below) or mail to/leave c/o Suite 200 – 1075 Pendergast Street, Victoria, BC V8V 0V1
JOIN THE BOARD
Build links with like-minded organizations and share your time, energy, and voice!
Fundraising, marketing or accounting experience is always helpful, but most roles will teach you new skills as you go.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES: BOARD & VOLUNTEER ROLES
We are currently recruiting new directors to help support our growing organization. Board members are active advocates of health and wellness services and education and are also tasked with securing financial resources (through fundraising and proposal writing). If you are passionate about community health, we encourage you to get in touch to share your ideas.
Please email ccwschair@gmail.com to introduce yourself!
If you have time and energy to share, consider becoming a volunteer! Explore programming initiatives on the CCWS or VCHC website or reach out to a Board Member for more information about how you can get involved. Contributions in the form of funds, space, time and energy are all welcome.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Service Canada, The Victoria Foundation, Volunteer Victoria, VCHC Members, Heirloom Linens and more….
The Wellness Charity, working for community health and wellness in and beyond Victoria, BC.
Registered Charity CRA 83383 5457 RR0001
c/o Suite 200 – 1075 Pendergast Street, Victoria, BC V8V 0V1
Donations can be made online (click the ‘Donate’ button) or mail to/leave c/o Suite 200 – 1075 Pendergast Street, Victoria, BC V8V 0V1