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Comox Valley

What Matters in
Comox Valley

420 seniors in Comox Valley are living in poverty.
45.4% of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on housing
117 people in Comox Valley are experiencing homelessness - including seniors, indigenous and youth who had been in foster care.

Together, We're Building Stronger Communities

A thriving community is one where people feel supported and connected; it's a place where everyone has the chance to live with dignity, find joy, and succeed. When we help people support themselves, we lift up our entire community.

Comox Valley Community Health Network

We established the first local health network and helped secure $80,000 per year from Island Health for the next three years to address the social determinants of health (income, child development, transportation, etc.).

Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness

We recently convened 29 local social service agencies to advocate for supportive housing. Comox Valley's first supportive housing project now houses 46 people who were experiencing homelessness or insecure housing.

Tampon Tuesday Event

We joined United Way across Canada to coordinate Tampon Tuesday, where hundreds of boxes of feminine hygiene products were donated. The products were delivered to more than 500 women and girls via local shelters, food banks, and high schools.

Point-in-Time Homeless Count

We helped conduct a Point-in-Time homeless count, interviewing and surveying local people experiencing homelessness. The report will inform United Way grants, other local non-profits, and policymakers.