More beds, extra cleaning, working with community partners, maintaining social distance – the Shelter is working hard to keep our residents and the community safe. Recently, John Douglas, the Community Engagement & Special Project Coordinator at the Port Alberni Shelter Society, filmed a video segment with our friends at Shaw to explain what we are…
The Port Alberni Shelter is a busy place. We have 30 self-contained units upstairs, 18 short-term shelter beds, a family unit that can house six people and an additional 18 “wet weather” spots. There is a full commercial kitchen and some common areas including a dining room and bathroom facilities. Like any other household, sometimes…
Hope is at the foundation of what we do: the belief that through hard work, dedication and compassion, tomorrow will be a better day. The Port Alberni Shelter Society is built on hope. The Port Alberni Shelter Society was established in 1972. We provide emergency shelter, transitional housing and long-term affordable housing and other programs…
Thank you everyone for your continued support and questions related to COVID and our work to serve those most vulnerable in our Community. We would like to share with you an update about what we are doing at the shelter to protect our clients and our community. “Our Home on 8th”, the Overdose Prevention Site,…
Just recently, John Douglas and Wes Hewitt from the Port Alberni Shelter Society visited the recovery community of San Patrignano. Their goal was to learn what makes this recovery model so successful, and how could they bring this inspiration back to Port Alberni. The residents at San Patrignano Community stay an average of 3-4 years…
Is addiction a criminal issue or a health issue? What should local business owners know about opioids and crime? Join us for a dinner & discussion featuring former Port Alberni Mayor and Special Projects Coordinator for the Port Alberni Shelter Society, John Douglas. Your Business & Crime: The Opioid Dialogue Wednesday, November 27 5:30pm Best…
Fresh and local produce is better for you and your community! Did you know Shelter Farm has an online market? You can join this Facebook Group and place your orders by messaging them through Facebook. They have two pickup locations: Wednesday 6:00pm- 9:00pm at the Arrowsmith View Market (the booth is located in front of…
Port Alberni Shelter Society Project Coordinator, John Douglas, was recently featured in the Vancouver Sun! The article highlighted John’s recent trip to Portugal, and more specifically his report, “Working Towards a Solution, Resolving the Case Between Crime & Addiction”. The paper was based on his personal thoughts and experience working within the fields of social…
This past spring, John Douglas our Community Engagement & Special Projects Coordinator, attended the international harm reduction conference in Porto, Portugal. His report is now available online for your interest: Addictions Portugal Report 1.5
If you’re enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, you may have the Port Alberni Shelter Society to thank for the fresh produce. Summer is finally here and Shelter Farms’ gardens are bursting with kale, lettuce, microgreens and root vegetables. They’re all being served up by participating restaurants in Port Alberni. Shelter Farm is a…