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Mission Statement

 

The Mission of Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society is to support individuals and families in our community by providing and advocating for accessible, responsive social services.

 

Values Statement

In providing our services we value:

•  Diversity
•  Respect
•  Human Dignity
•  Individuality
•  Connection to Community
•  Relationships
•  Skills and Abilities of Individuals & Families

Vision Statement

 

By 2018, Community Connections will be recognized by our community, the region and the province as a leader for the provision of quality and responsive social services

Strategic Plan
  • Organizational Profile
  • Funding and Partnerships
  • CARF Accreditation
  • Annual Reports

Executive Team

Diana Gadbois, Executive Team – Finance & Administration

Patti Larson, Executive Team –Community Outreach & Development

Kelly Bateman, Executive Team – Community Living Services for Adults

Lindsay Legebokoff (Interim), Executive Team – Family Services

 

Board of Directors

Robert Lamont – Chairperson: Business Owner

Carol Palladino – Secretary/Treasurer: President, Revelstoke Arts Council

Jim Cook – Board Member: Consultant

Kendra Powell – Board Member: Owner, Mountain Meals

Michelle Gabriele – Board Member: Owner, Revelstoke Powder Rentals

Aimee Schalles – Board Member: Lawyer, Mackenzie Peak Law Group

Shaun Aquiline – Board Member: Morning Show Host/ Account Executive

Community Connections receives funding and community support from various individuals, businesses and agencies, including but not limited to, the following:

BC Gaming Grants

BC Housing

The Ministry for Children and Family Development

City of Revelstoke

Columbia Basin Trust

Community Living British Columbia

Food Banks BC

Food Banks Canada

Interior Health

Public Safety & Solictor General

Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation

Revelstoke Community Foundation

Revelstoke Credit Union

Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary

School District #19 (Revelstoke)

United Way

Various community and corporate grants

We also sit as members on various steering and community planning committees

Original 3 Year Accreditation – September 2007
Resurvey – 3 Year Accreditation – March 2011
Resurvey – 3 Year Accreditation – November 2014
Resurvey – 3 Year Accreditation – November 2017

Excerpt from a letter from Brian J. Boon, Ph.D. – President/CEO CARF:

“…It is my pleasure to inform you that Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society has been accredited by CARF for a period of three years for the following services and programs:

Community Services: Child and Youth Services

Community Services: Community Housing

Community Services: Community Integration

Community Services: Community Integration (Children and Adolescents)

Outpatient Treatment: Family Services (Adults)

Outpatient Treatment: Family Services (Children and Adolescents)

This achievement is an indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Services, personnel and documentation clearly indicate an established pattern of practice excellence.

Your organization should take pride in achieving this high level of accreditation. CARF will recognize this accomplishment in its listing of organizations with accreditation, and we encourage you to make this accomplishment known throughout your community…”

Community Connections and the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

The Province of British Columbia’s Ministry for Children and Family Development mandated that all non-profit organizations receiving funding from their Ministry for $500,000.00 or more achieve an accreditation from a recognized body in order to maintain their contractual relationship with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The accreditation bodies were identified as COA and CARF. Community Connections chose to employ the CARF accreditation process.

Founded in 1966, CARF is an international non-profit organization that promotes high standards of quality in rehabilitation services. CARF uses specific standards to determine how well an organization is serving its clients.

The mission of CARF is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served.

Through responsiveness to a dynamic and diverse environment, CARF serves as a catalyst for improving the quality of life of the persons served by CARF-accredited organizations and the programs and services they provide.

CARF believes in the following core values:

All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect
All people should have access to needed services that achieve optimal outcomes
All people should be empowered to exercise informed choice

In addition, CARF is committed to:

The continuous improvement of both organizational management and service delivery
Diversity and cultural competence in all CARF activities and associations
Enhancing the involvement of persons served in all of CARF’s activities
Having persons served be active participants in the development and application of standards for accreditation
Enhancing the meaning, value, and relevance of accreditation to the persons served

The CARF standards have evolved and been refined over 40 years with the active support and involvement of providers, consumers, and purchasers of services. The standards are maintained as “international consensus standards” rather than being derived from a research base. CARF recognizes and accepts its responsibility to assess and review the continuing applicability and relevance of its standards. CARF convenes its International Advisory Council; advisory committees; and regional, national, and international focus groups to systematically review and revise CARF’s standards and develop standards for new accreditation opportunities.

Community Connections are committed to continuing their accreditation with CARF and received another 3 years in November 2017 which will extend through to November 2020.

 

2016

2016 Annual Report

2015

2015 Annual Report

2014

2014 Annual Report

2013

2013 Annual Report

2012

2012 Annual Report

2011

2011 Annual Report

 

Contact Us

Phone: (250) 837-2920
Fax: (250) 837-2909
Email: info@community-connections.ca
Address: Box 2880, 314 Second St East,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

Main Office Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am - 12.30pm
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