happenings
NACL definitely has some interesting stuff going on! This page will keep you updated on our most current events and projects.
Housing Application Form Now Live!
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We're thrilled to report that we now have a Housing Application Form ready to fill out, so we can track interest and let people know of suitable dwellings that might become available through NACL. You'll find the link under the Outreach Services section of our Programs page - but you can also click here or the on graphic below to take you directly to the form!
Community Connections Outreach Program Partnership!
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NACL is excited to have partnered with Royal Canadian Legion Mt Benson Branch 256 for our Community Connections Outreach Program - a safe space the first Sunday of every month from 12-4 p.m. in the Legion Lounge (1630 E. Wellington Road, Nanaimo) for veterans, seniors, and people with diverse abilities to enjoy an afternoon of social activities. Come on out and let’s have some fun together!
Internal CoR Audit Results are In!
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We did it again! NACL completed its annual internal WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition audit at the end of February, which is a thorough agency-wide review of our commitment to health and safety standards. We do a formal review every three years, which happened last year - so this was the first of our two annual internal interim audits.
We're excited to announce that the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) has now officially certified our score of 98%! ​Thanks so much to all who help ensure health and safety is so effectively and deeply embedded into our organizational culture - we couldn't do it without you!​​
NACL's 2024 AGM...
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A big thank you to everyone who attended NACL's 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) via Zoom on Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. - it was another good turnout, with 33% of our members represented online or by proxy! We discussed the successes and challenges of the past year, reviewed our annual audited financial statements, elected our next year's Board of Directors, shared what we're looking forward to in the coming year, and more!
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We'll keep all materials related to this year's AGM posted for most of the next year - you'll find them all here on our Resources page, or by clicking the graphic below to take you right to them.
We Bought a Farm!
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Yes, you heard right - NACL has bought a farm! We've purchased a 52-acre property in South Wellington, which will help us meet our strategic objectives of housing, employment, and educational/community inclusion opportunities for the people we serve, as well as self-sustainability.
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We took possession on September 1, 2023, undertook extensive renovations on the main house, and Evanmorr Acres was officially move-in ready in July 2024! We've done extensive work in the fields to have our first harvest and also brought in four natural weed-eaters (goats) as our farm's first official livestock!
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Stay tuned for more to come as we continue this exciting journey! Here's a beautiful picture (taken by one of our Integrated Services Managers) from when we first purchased the property...
Uplands Housing Development
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We're so excited about (and proud of!) our housing development at 3425 Uplands Drive. Finished in 2020, it has three buildings and a total of 28 townhouse units - 12 of which are housing persons served by NACL, and the remaining 16 occupied by working people with an appreciation for people with diversabilities, at 90% of market rent.
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In partnership with Community Living BC (CLBC) and utilizing a thoughtful, person-centered approach, we are ensuring that a resource system with a focus on unpaid community supports is in place.
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We are extremely thankful for the support of BC Housing with this project, along with John Jessup and Associates, dys Architecture, and Knappett Projects Inc.
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Check out some of these interior and exterior shots, taken before people moved in - but still showing you the finished product!
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Keep watching NACL's social media for further updates!
Our 35th Anniversary
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Thursday, July 22, 2021 was a big day for us, because it marked NACL's 35th anniversary - something we're VERY proud of! Watch this space (as well as our social media) for information on how we celebrated this awesome milestone!
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Please also make sure to check out NACL's Amazing Stories to get to know more about some of the wonderful people we serve and their fascinating lives! We'll be sharing more cool things about our milestone year, as well - stay tuned!
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In the meantime, make sure to check out the #NACL35 Reflections video posted on our homepage, which we debuted in October 2021 for Community Living Month - a 36-minute panel discussion reflecting on our sector's and organization's evolutions over the past 35 years, favourite moments and memories, and how NACL has impacted our panelists' lives!
