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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.

Gabriola Elementary students celebrated the 6th Annual Apple Day on October 10th, 2025, with hands-on activities focused on local apples and harvest time. Organized by Morgan Klassen and Rachel Dubois of People for a Healthy Community (PHC), students rotated through stations to juice apples with Betty Kehler for their hot lunch next week, make apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies with Island Health’s Laura Correia Dias and Sakura Rashidi, and prepare apples for dehydration and ap

Gabriola Island, BC — September 24, 2025 — People for a Healthy Community (PHC) is pleased to announce the success of the Gabriola Artists for Peace Charity Auction Fundraiser, held September 19–20, 2025. The event brought the community together to celebrate peace, creativity, and compassion.

Sunflower Quilt Winner Jenny Newton

Seniors Program Assistant: Part-time Position: 20-25 hours per week (Thursday-Monday)

A FREE Six-Session workshop for adults to learn about how to manage Chronic Pain in a Self-Management program. April 6, 2023 to May 11