Meet Us At the Market! It’s on! Members from our TRC community have stepped up to help manage our booth at the Spirit Square Farmers Market – every Saturday! Join us at Harbour Quay between 9am-12noon and choose from a vast selection of seasonal produce and other goodies. Cash and credit cards accepted. Reserve Your Summer…
In preparation for the growing season, Shelter Farm is asking the public for support. Below is a list of our most needed items. Should you have any extra gardening supplies and/or tools laying around in your garage, please label items “Shelter Farm” and drop off at our OPS, 3699 3rd Ave (Off Bute St). Open…
Located on a 172 acre ALR zoned property within the Alberni Valley, Shelter Farm grows 70 varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs. Our produce helps support our clients and also generates revenue to support our housing and recovery programs. In fact, Shelter Farm is home to the Alberni Valleys first Therapeutic Recovery Centre which immerses…
You’re invited to attend the Port Alberni Shelter Society’s Annual General Meeting! Wednesday. October 25th, 5:30pm Barclay Hotel, 4277 Stamp Ave. Our AGM is a great opportunity to learn about the progress we’ve made, the challenges we’ve faced, and our plans for the future. You’ll also meet our staff and board of directors! All welcome.…
Hello, my name is Lady! You may have seen me before hanging out in my custom built dog house that’s in front of the Our Home on Eighth shelter (corner of 8th/Maitland). My dad is Don, he works tirelessly for PASS to help care for people in need. In fact, he drives to Costco on…
Summer is almost over and it’s time to clean out the clutter. If you have accumulated bottles and cans over these past few months, we can help – easy peasy! Call 250-723-6511 ext. 113 and we’ll schedule a pick-up for your bottles and cans. A value of $20 or more also gets you a tax-receipt…
Our first fall harvest boxes were distributed this week through our CSA program! Community Supported Agriculture – or CSA – is a model of farming and food distribution that connects consumers directly with local farms like Shelter Farm. In a CSA, individuals or households become members by purchasing shares or subscriptions at the beginning of…
Many pet owners who are experiencing homelessness encounter challenges when trying to access pet-friendly services or housing – but not at PASS! We’re pet-friendly! Approximately 1 in 10 people experiencing homelessness have pets. Research has shown that pets provide unconditional love, companionship, a sense of responsibility, and in some cases, a reason to live. Pets…
On December 30, 2022 the Port Alberni Shelter Society (PASS) received notice from BC Housing of their intention to terminate the existing PASS contracts to operate and provide essential services at Our Home (supportive housing and shelter) located at 3939 8th Avenue in Port Alberni, B.C. with effect from March 31, 2023. This notice comes…
PASS would like to extend a BIG thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Casanave of Port Alberni for their recent donation of 25 warm winter coats for our shelter clients. One of the lucky recipients of the winter camp jackets included Gilbert. Gilbert is 56, born of Cree and Dene parents in northern Saskatchewan and…