Fort St. John Summer Activities Program

In the spring of 2002, I was offered an oppurtunity to be a major sponsor of this program for the kids.  One of the biggest reasons I was one of the first to take on this, is for the kids.  When this program originally started here in Fort St. John, I as a youngster was in one of the first week sessions.  I will never forget the fun we had, a group of kids from all different parts of town, given a one week oppurtunity to see all the city had to offer us.  After several benefit barbeques, visits to the participating school, I was elected president by the board.  I knew being a sponsor would offer a small amount, being president would truly be the way to ensure our local kids have the time they deserve.  The program is flourishing, we as the board are constantly coming up with new ideas.

Association For Community Living

 The Fort St. John Association for Community Living was incorporated on January 23, 1960, opening the first school for the handicapped in this area.  This school was called Northside School and it was taken into the local school district in September 1977.  In 1996, three individuals moved to Fort St. John from Victoria as a result of the closure of the Glendale Institute.  Their families live in this district and to-date these clients are residing in the old Skills residence, renamed 10th Avenue House which is now home to four adult individuals.

In July of 1987, the Association received funding for a self-help Life Skills program.  This was to assist people with a developmental disability to further develop their abilities and independence in day-to-day living.  This program is now titled Community Connections, which provides community access, supported independent living and life skills training, such as budgeting, cooking, laundry and housekeeping.