Lift Community Services

10/14/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to come together for a valuable training session with the Crisis Centre of BC on Skillfully Responding to Distress.
Thank you to Jennifer and Anastasia from the Crisis Centre of BC, our dedicated Four Tides Hospice volunteers, those who joined from Lift and Tla'amin Nation.
It was a meaningful day of learning, connection, and growth as we continue building the skills to support those in our community with compassion and care.

10/08/2026

"Housing saves lives." 💛

That's what Rae, a participant in our Homelessness Prevention Program, told us. For Rae, rent support has meant living with dignity and stability.

When people can stay in their homes, our whole community is stronger. Together, we can keep opening doors.

Read the full story, "Opening New Doors to Homelessness Prevention", link in comments.

10/06/2026

Happening tonight!!

Food nearing its "best before" date isn't garbage. It's a resource. 🥕

Join us for a free screening of "The Interceptors." This short documentary follows a Vancouver food rescue program that connects that food with commercial kitchens to help meet growing food security needs.

Then stay for a panel with Dr. Susanna Klassen (Food Systems Researcher) and Grace Chaster (Community House Coordinator). Hear about what's already happening here in qathet, and join in the conversation about what we should do next to turn food waste into more meals on plates.

🗓 Tuesday, October 6 · 6–8 pm
📍 Powell River Public Library
Free. All welcome!

More info in the comment below. 👇

10/01/2026

What does ending homelessness actually look like? 🏡

For 49 qathet residents and their families, it looks like a monthly rent subsidy that covers the gap, so the rent and the essentials both get paid and no one has to leave the place they call home.

To find out more, read the article linked in the comments below. ⤵️

09/30/2026

Every child matters. 🧡

Today we honour residential school Survivors, the children who never came home, and their families and communities.

As guests on the homelands and territories of the Tla'amin People, we're committed to the ongoing work of reconciliation: listening, learning, and taking action every day, not just today.

Support is available 24/7 through the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.

09/29/2026

Food nearing its "best before" date isn't garbage. It's a resource. 🥕

Join us for a free screening of "The Interceptors." This short documentary follows a Vancouver food rescue program that connects that food with commercial kitchens to help meet growing food security needs.

Then stay for a panel with Dr. Susanna Klassen (Food Systems Researcher) and Grace Chaster (Community House Coordinator). Hear about what's already happening here in qathet, and join in the conversation about what we should do next to turn food waste into more meals on plates.

🗓 Tuesday, October 6 · 6–8 pm
📍 Powell River Public Library
Free. All welcome!

More info in the comment below. 👇

09/28/2026

Last week, our community showed up with compassion, empathy, and hope in the form of cold weather clothing and donations to keep everyone warm this winter.

09/24/2026

Are you between the ages of 15 and 30 and looking for work in the qathet region? Or do you know someone who is?

The first cohort of the BladeRunners program kicks off soon, and is filling up fast. ⏰

☎️Get in touch for more info and to apply today.

09/23/2026

Day 2 and we’re ready for you at Warm Clothing Drive! Come find us in the Powell River Library Lobby from 10 am - 2 pm for our final collection day today!

09/21/2026

Tomorrow is the (first) day of our two day Warm Clothing Donation Drive at Powell River Public Library. Come find us there from 10 am - 2 pm.

Can't make it? We are also providing tax receipts to purchase and distribute toiletries and other essentials.