[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The current cohort of Project Rise, now back at out Bowen Road location, is well into their pre-employment training part of the program when I connect with some of the participants. It is always inspiring to talk to them and find out how they heard...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A few weeks ago, I met with Emily, our Project Rise coordinator, and two program participants, to chat with them about their experience as well as their hopes for the future. My first interviewee, Fanny, tells me she heard about Project Rise at Samaritan Place, one...
Our current Project Rise cohort participants are well into their work placement part of the program after having finished their in-class training portion. Training looked a bit different this cohort as it had to be relocated to a room at the Aquatic Center due to...
Fall is here and the weather has turned cold. Our Project Rise participants are enjoying their last week of workshops and trainings before they are moving on to the next step in the program, their work placements. I sit down with three of the participants...
By Debbie Crosby ICCS Storytelling volunteer It’s not every day that one has the privilege of meeting a hero. I’m grateful that I did recently, in the Island Crisis Care Society Offices above the Nanaimo Bakery. Reese, a soft spoken, well dressed young man had...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ICCS’ new employability program, Project Rise, is currently running with its first cohort of six client participants. I sat down with each of the participants to ask them how they are doing, what drew them to Project Rise and what their hopes are for the...
We are excited to announce that Project Rise has launched on Monday, April 4th, with its first cohort of 6 client participants! Project Rise will offer training and work placements for people who have experienced homelessness – breaking down barriers to employment and community connection, and...