Island Crisis Care Society

11/02/2026

Oceanside Point-In-Time Count: November 4th

On November 4th, ICCS is organizing a Point-In-Time Count for the Oceanside region.

A Point-In-Time Count is a snapshot of homelessness in our community on a single day. It gives local organizations and governments real numbers to point to when advocating for funding and support. We know the need is out there, and this count helps us show it.

Thank you to Oceanside Outreach Society Oceanside Community Action Team Oceanside Outreach Society for being a part of the count.

Want to help on the day? We’d love to have you! Please reach out to [email protected] to volunteer.



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11/01/2026

🍬 Wondering what to do with your Halloween candy?

Donate it to the Mobile Hub! 🎃

We include a sweet treat in the 100 packed lunches we hand out every day, and a little candy goes a long way toward brightening someone’s day. If you have extra Halloween candy and aren’t sure what to do with it, we’d love to take it off your hands.

📍 Drop off at our head office: 2025 Bowen Road
🕘 Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📞 Questions? Call 250-585-5505 ext. 102

Thank you for helping us make lunch a little sweeter!

10/30/2026

Happy BC Nonprofit Day!

Across BC, nonprofits are feeding neighbours, housing families, supporting seniors, running youth programs, and showing up for their communities every day. They often work with limited resources, and always with big hearts.

To every nonprofit in this province: thank you. BC is stronger because of you.

Here at ICCS, our team of over 150 people shows up day after day for the people we serve, with patience, compassion, and a whole lot of heart. They are improving lives and making our communities better, one person at a time. We value every one of them, and we’re so grateful for the work they do. 💛

10/22/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come out and experience the music of A Ca****la Plus at Brechin United. And thank you to Acappella Plus for choosing ICCS as your charity of choice for your weekend events.

Looking forward to sharing a beautiful medley🎶newly created by Nico Rhodes for upcoming ACP concerts-The Heart ❤️of Home. The medley is a masterful combination of Consider Yourself, Home from Beauty and the Beast, Bring Him Home and Home from The Wiz! Thank you Nico!
Second concert at Knox United in Parksville
Oct 25 2:30pm! See Knox website.

10/21/2026

PLEASE SHARE: A Drug Poisoning/Overdose Advisory has been issued for the Nanaimo area.

Check out Island Health’s Harm Reduction Services page at https://ow.ly/FgyS50PLkLF to find information on overdose prevention and supervised consumption sites, drug-checking services and more.

For harm reduction services and information, including naloxone programs, visit Toward the Heart at https://ow.ly/Nlzv50PLkLO

If you’re using alone, try the Lifeguard App at https://ow.ly/183a50PLkLN or the Brave App at https://ow.ly/rbxN50PLkLG, or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888-688-6677

For Indigenous-specific information, visit the First Nations Health Authority’s Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction pages at https://ow.ly/ktA450PLkNW

10/14/2026

🍳 Veterans, come cook with us!

Two FREE cooking workshops are coming up, made just for Veterans:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/island-crisis-care-society-76097589263

Comfort Food Made Better
October 20 | Coombs
With EcoChef Academy

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
October 29
With Nanaimo Community Kitchens Society

Learn something new, pick up some budget-friendly tips, enjoy a good meal, and connect with fellow Veterans.

Sign up for one or both, and check out our other upcoming Veterans workshops

10/14/2026

Advance Voting is open today at Beban from 8am - 8pm

Advance voting for your next Mayor and Council is on today!

Cast your ballot for the 2026 General Local Election today from 8 am to 8 pm at the Beban Park Social Centre, located at 2300 Bowen Road. Can't make it today? General Voting Day is Saturday, October 17, where you can cast your ballot at any of the 10 voting locations across Nanaimo and one on Protection Island.

For voting information, candidate details and voting locations, visit www.nanaimo.ca/elections

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for so much.

We are thankful for the kindness of our community, the generosity of our donors, and the many people who stand beside us to support our clients. Every donation, every act of kindness, and every helping hand makes a difference.

Most of all, we are thankful for the journeys we get to be a part of. We are honoured to walk alongside people as they work towards stability, rebuild their confidence, find a place to call home, and discover hope for the future. Every small step forward is worth celebrating, and we are grateful to be part of those moments.

This work is only possible because of people like you.

This Thanksgiving, will you help us continue to be thankful for the lives we get to touch? Your donation helps provide the care, connection, and support our clients need to move forward.

Give today and help us make more moments of hope possible.

Donate at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E346890QE&id=4

From all of us at Island Crisis Care Society, thank you for being part of our community. Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving!

10/10/2026

Thank you to the Nanaimo Foundation for putting together a list of thoughtful questions regarding the non profit sector and being a collective voice. It’s another great tool for the community leading up to October 17th

Here are the responses from Nanaimo’s municipal candidates to questions submitted by local non-profit organizations.

The questions focused on issues affecting Nanaimo’s non-profit sector, including funding, community spaces, collaboration, arts and culture, and growing community needs.

👉 Read the full responses here: https://nanaimofoundation.com/2026-municipal-election-candidate-responses/

The Nanaimo Foundation does not endorse or support any candidate or political party.

10/09/2026

The St. Peters Winter Shelter (operated by Nanaimo Family Life Association is now open for the season.