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Garden Education Program Impact There’s something special about learning with your hands in the soil, sharing a meal together, and seeing where food comes from. This spring, Gabriola Elementary School students had the chance to do all of that through our annual Farm Field Trips—and what a memorable season it was. From kindergarten through Grade 6, students ventured beyond the classroom to explore three local farms, where curiosity, connection, and discovery were in full bloom

Garden Education Program Impact 2026 As the school year comes to a close, so does another incredible season of garden classes with Rachel, Morgan, and our amazing Garden Education team at Gabriola Elementary School. Our young gardeners headed into summer with a little piece of the garden to care for at home. Each student who wanted one received a Grow Kit complete with a sunflower, two vegetable/flower or herb plants, a jar of sunflower seeds, and a package of fava beans—bean

Thanks to the generosity of CBC listeners and donors , we raised $21,489.37 for local food programs! That means more fresh, perishable food, expanded hours, and consistent, sustainable support for people in Gabriola Island —a neighbour, a family member, a coworker, or a child facing food insecurity— all year long . It’s not too late to help.Donate today at https://www.phcgabriola.org/ (click Donate ) and support People for a Healthy Community . Your gift goes further than

As the Remembrance Tree at the Gabriola Library becomes a cherished December tradition on the Island, it is an honour to reflect on the first years of this People for a Healthy Community (PHC) – Community Care and Home Hospice project. Our first PHC Hospice Program staff lead in 2019 had a vision — a tender and heartfelt one. She recognized that the holiday season can be difficult for many, a time when we feel the absence of those we’ve lost even more deeply. She wanted to c

Thanks to the generosity of our community and the support of local donors, a total of $10,968 was raised for Gabriola Island charities.

Celebrating BC Non-Profit Recognition Day this week, we are shining a light on the impact that non-profits, like United Way BC, have in supporting community. In this Impact Story, you’ll learn more about Mel, just one of many frontline champions who work for charities and non-profits in communities across our province—someone who’s making a real difference with their time, talent, imagination, and skills.