Cumberland Community Schools Society

06/18/2026

Thanks to MosaicForests for stopping by yesterday with a donation!

After once again supporting the world-class BC Bike Race last month, Mosaic gave back to the community through a $3,000 donation to CCSS.

We’re grateful to Mosaic for investing in CCSS programs that foster connection, resilience, and well-being throughout our village.

Pictured from left to right: Alexandra Vallee (Mosaic Forests), Sue Loveless (CCSS) and Colin Koszman (Mosaic Forests).

06/15/2026

Join us tomorrow for the last Familycentric of the spring season!

Connect with other families, enjoy a yummy dinner of veggie chili and chicken nuggets, and engage in some gym time.

Monday June 15th. 4:30- 6:30 PM
Stratchona Gym at Cumberland Community School

FMI email [email protected]

06/11/2026

Today's happenings at CCSS!

CCSS is a registered charity that works to improve access to nutritious food, inclusive recreation, lifelong learning and networks of support in the Village of Cumberland.

Although we work closely with the public school, we are a separate entity responsible for our own fundraising & operations. We currently provide a school meal program, after-school activities, drop-in youth centre, food share, and community programs for all ages.

To learn more visit www.ccssociety.org

06/10/2026

The CCSS Youth Centre is open today from 2:45- 5:30 PM!
Temporarily located in the Beaufort Building, the space is open 3 days a week for youth in grades 6-9.

Annual Youth Centre memberships are $20/student and include unlimited drop-in visits.

For more information on the Youth Centre please contact our Program Coordinator, at [email protected]

Thanks to the Province of British Columbia, Comox Valley Schools, the Village of Cumberland and Cumberland Community School for their ongoing support of this program.

06/10/2026

Wednesday = CCSS Bingo Nights at the Cumberland Legion!
Grab your crew and join us for some old fashioned fun.

Proceeds support our Healthy Food Program, After-School Activities, Youth Centre & Food Share.

Where: 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland BC
When: Doors open at 6 PM, games start at 6:30 PM.
Note: Cash only please.

Know your limit, play within it. 19+ players only.
For help: 1-888-795-6111 or bcresponsiblegambling.ca
Gaming License #153098

06/10/2026

Join us today for Mamacentric - a drop-in program for moms & gender-diverse caregivers of children aged 0-5.

On today's schedule- A Nutrition Talk with Brenna, a Public Health Nutritionist.

3:30- 5 PM in the Cumberland StrongStart Centre Room at Cumberland Community School.

FMI email [email protected]

06/09/2026

This spring we hosted our first Youth Barista Training Programs for youth!

Facilitated by CCSS staff in collaboration with Wanderlust Coffee, youth learned foundational barista skills, food safety procedures, and customer service techniques. To complete the session, youth will be hosting a Pop-Up Café on Thursday June 18th, giving them an opportunity to practice their new skills.

Our long-term goal is to offer Youth Barista Training multiple times per year, with regular Pop-Up Cafés that allow youth to continue practicing and refining their skills. This free program will provide participants with valuable job-readiness experience while building confidence and transferable skills relevant to the service industry.

A special thanks to the Village of Cumberland for providing funding to get this program started, and to our friend Liz at Wanderlust Coffee, for sharing her skills with our youth.

06/03/2026

A sincere thank you to GFL Environmental for supporting CCSS through their Full Circle Project.

In addition to a generous $5,000 donation, the GFL team hosted a food drive to collect non-perishable items for the Food Share.

Thank you, GFL Environmental, for your substantial contribution and for actively investing in the well-being of our community.

Pictured in photo is both GFL and CCSS staff.

06/01/2026

THANK YOU to the Comox Valley Community Foundation for supporting the Cumberland Food Share!

📣 Cumberland Community Schools Society is helping neighbours access healthy food and community support.

What began as an emergency pandemic response has grown into a vital community program. Today, Cumberland Food Share delivers nutritious food hampers every two weeks to 75–80 households in Cumberland — supporting children, seniors, adults, and families throughout the community.

💜 Cumberland Community Schools Society was one of 45 local organizations supported through Comox Valley Community Foundation grants this year — made possible by the many individuals, families, and businesses who give through the Community Foundation.

Their story is one of many featured in this year’s Impact Report, now online at: https://buff.ly/ZgyysLO

📘 Browse the Impact Report: https://buff.ly/xZIAUBz

🙏 With thanks to our generous sponsors, led by Coastwood Private Wealth, the Comox Valley Record and Coastal Community Credit Union.

05/22/2026

TEAM THUNDERBALLS!

Sending our gratitude to all the kind folks who came out early Monday morning to volunteer their time to help set up for Thunderballs! Your time, energy & community spirit make all the difference.

Thunderballs is a true team effort — from building the ramp and setting up the track, to selling tickets and securing sponsors. Whether you’re working behind the scenes or on the front lines, we see you and we appreciate you all! ❤

CCSS events wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. THANK YOU for making Thunderballs a success!

Photo credit Sara Kempner Photography