Entries by Shuswap ACL

SACL Moving to New Downtown Location

Recently the SACL property on 10th Avenue SW was sold. We will be moving ALL our Services from BOTH of our locations (the main location at 4590 10th Avenue SW, and the Employment Services location at 191 Shuswap Street) to one new central downtown location. Although the majority of the move will be done between Friday February […]

SASCU Donates to SACL towards Technology Upgrades

      On December 13th 2012, the Shuswap Association for Community Living received a generous grant from the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union in the amount of $1,448.75. This grant award, combined with a grant from the Shuswap Community Foundation earlier in the year will allow SACL to move into the future and […]

Newspaper Article – Community Living Revamps Services

Salmon Arm Observer – December 12, 2012 The times they are a-changin’ – again. The Shuswap Association for Community Living has found a buyer for their property at 4590 10th Avenue SW. The new owner will take possession March 1 so SACL will be looking for new digs downtown The move means the ass0caiation will […]

CLBC – START WITH HI 2 Initiative

Community Living BC (CLBC), a provincial crown agency, engages people and organizations to create safe and welcoming communities for adults with develpmental disabilities. CLBC is pleased to provide you with information and materials about or “Start with HI 2” Initiative. START WITH HI 2 Start with HI 2 initiative builds on the successful ‘Start with […]

Community Engagement Workshops

The Ministry of Social Development is hosting community engagement workshops from October 30th to November 27th in 14 Communities throughout the province to get feedback on the proposed integrated service delivery model. See attached flyer for information, times and locations. CommunityEngagementWorkshops  

SACL – 2012 Shuswap Community Foundation Grant Recipient

On August 20th 2012, the Shuswap Association for Community Living received a generous $2,500 grant from the Shuswap Community Foundation. There were many applications for the available grant money, and difficult decisions had to be made, but Deborah Chapman, Chair of the Grant Selection Committee noted “the important role SACL plays in the mental health […]

Rotary Club of Salmon Arm Daybreak donates to SACL

Shuswap Association for Community Living has received a $1,000.00 donation from the Daybreak Club which will be used for the purchase of a new computer.  The Association appreciates the ongoing support of the Daybreak Club who really does exemplify “Service Above Self.”

Shuswap Association for Community Living receives commendation and grant award from City of Salmon Arm

Shuswap Association for Community Living (SACL) was informed in early March that the City of Salmon Arm Grants-in-Aid Adjudication Committee awarded the association with a cheque for $1,850.00.  There were many worthy submissions for consideration.  While requests for funding totaled $100,222 the committee had only $45,250 to disburse. The members of the committee commended our […]

3 year accreditation speaks to quality of services

 By Barb Brouwer – Salmon Arm Observer Published: February 18, 2012 6:00 AM They’re the tops and it shows. Shuswap Association For Community Living (SACL) has just received a three-year accreditation that allows them to continue to provide top-notch opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Accreditation came from CARF International, an independent, non-profit accrediting body […]