Bridging the Gap in Transportation Inequality

Bridging the Gap in Transportation Inequality

Connection to services, opportunities, and employment has changed meaning significantly over the last two years as we found a way to make sufficient virtual options. Now that we are moving forward to a combination of in-person and virtual opportunities, we’re re-faced...
Youth are the Climate Change Heroes

Youth are the Climate Change Heroes

Earth Day is over, but the fight for a future is consistent – and the young generation is leading it. Today, there is approximately 1.8 billion youth from ages 10 to 24. This cohort is the largest number of youth in history. These youth are actively educated on...
Setting Personal Boundaries in Social Services

Setting Personal Boundaries in Social Services

Whether you’ve heard it in team meetings or felt it yourself, burnout is a prominent concern for most of us today. When you work in a frontline role that regularly takes a lot of emotional investment, burnout is a daily risk. Alexis is a Community Support Worker...
Island Road Music Program

Island Road Music Program

Our vision is to see youth flourish into their best selves, and we recognize there is no one-size-fits-all approach to this journey. We built our music program for this exact reason. What is Fernie’s Island Road music program? One of our favourite growth opportunities...
CNOY 2022: what are my options?

CNOY 2022: what are my options?

February 26th is coming quickly, and we have two options to ensure everyone is comfortable participating and has fun.  Most importantly, no matter, how you join us on event day, you will leave a positive impact on at-risk youth. The Coldest Night of the Year is about...
2021: A demanding but crucial year

2021: A demanding but crucial year

Wow… 2021. As we come to a close on another year full of the unexpected, we want to take the time to reflect on its successes and challenges. We must recognize Fernie’s frontline staff and how they went above and beyond to care beyond reason no matter what. With a...