We are the Penticton & Area Access Society (The Access Centre), a registered non-profit organization whose mission is to use action, awareness, advocacy, and equitable practice to help people navigate social systems. Our goal is to help create a community that values all people equally, offers them support, and encourages them to live to their full potential. To achieve this, we offer a number 4 main services: Legal Advocacy, Disability Advocacy, FREE Tax Centre, and Resource and Referral. We are a resource centre for those seeking information about services in their community. The information we offer ranges from tenancy concerns, legal aid, disability and more. Many people who come to us seeking information are in difficult situations. For those in crisis, Access offers a place to be welcomed and heard, and we ensure that such people receive information on where to turn for solutions. The Access Centre takes a leadership role in our community by identifying gaps in services and offering solutions to meet those shortcomings. A number of new programs in Penticton have been initiated by The Access Centre to meet specific needs as they arise.
