Port Alberni Shelter Society

06/27/2026

Have you heard of Foundry Port Alberni?

Foundry is a province-wide network of free integrated health and wellness services for young people ages 12–24 and their caregivers.
There are currently 20 Foundry's open in BC, with 15 more in development.

Currently under development, Foundry Port Alberni will bring together youth-focused organizations already serving our community to create a coordinated hub, where we work in collaboration to make accessing care and support easier for youth and their families.

ADAPS Youth and Family Services is the host agency for Foundry Port Alberni www.adaps.org

06/26/2026

Located on Shelter Farm, the Franklin River Therapeutic Recovery Community emphasizes empowerment, self-sufficiency and recovery through farming and social enterprise. Learn more: https://portalbernishelter.com/therapeutic-recovery-community/therapeutic-recovery-beds/ 🌱🌻

06/22/2026

It's going to be very hot today and tomorrow! Please monitor your elders, kids, pets and livestock and those most vulnerable to heat stress. Our OPS (corner of Bute/3rd) is open from 8am-8pm for anyone needing some extra support to cool off, enjoy the A/C and get some water. Some good tips for how to stay cool are below:

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Ellen A. from Port Alberni! Ellen won the door prize draw at the recent Port Alberni Co-Op Day.

Photo: Board member Ian S. presents Ellen with a set of patio lights, donated by our friends at Costco. Congrats Ellen!

06/15/2026

What is this engagement about? The Ministry of Health is engaging the public to identify what information, supports and opportunities for involvement patients need after experiencing harm and to address Indigenous-specific racism in the health care system.  Engagement timelines: May 14 to June 26, ...

06/14/2026

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06/12/2026

👉TGIF!! Please visit Shelter Farm tomorrow at Spirit Square Farmers' Market - every Saturday from 9am-12pm at the Harbour Quay. Despite the construction, the market is still open. Come and support local food. 👈

06/10/2026

As you may have heard, Harbour Quay is getting a makeover. Rest assured Spirit Square Farmers' Market will continue throughout the construction. All the folks from Shelter Farm are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday, 9am-12pm. Thank you for supporting local food! 🍓

📣📣📣Yes, we will be running the market through the summer! We will be in the same place, as always, in the Spirit Square.

The only downside to the renovations happening at the quay, is the loss of parking. The quay parking lot will blocked off at the water fountain until the end of summer.

Here’s a reminder of the other parking lots close by where you can park to attend the market - by the train station, behind the Porto taco building and further down Harbour road by the maritime discovery centre.

06/08/2026

Come on out to our Community Dance Practice this Monday, June 8th at 6:00 PM at the House of Gathering!

Everyone is welcome — all ages and experience levels. Whether you want to dance, sing, learn, or simply come watch, visit, and spend time with community, we'd love to see you there.

We would especially love to see our neighbours from Tseshaht First Nation, Huu-ay-aht First Nations, and all other Nations join us as we come together as one family to celebrate, learn, and share our cultures through song and dance.

These practices are a great opportunity for us to learn, prepare, and come together as one community as we get ready for the upcoming FIFA Live Watch Parties.

Please feel free to share it with other Nations