Revelstoke Community Social Development Committee

This is a committee of the City Council of Revelstoke. It is comprised of community social sector professionals, business representatives, community members and City councilors.

The committee will contribute to achieving the Community Vision by supporting all citizens through a responsible and caring social system. An annual Work Plan is developed to guide the committee on priority actions.

The committee has contracted with Jill Zacharias for a one year term July 15, 2008 – 2009 to assist the Committee in achieving its objectives.

The Community Economic Development department of the City of Revelstoke provides administrative support for the committee’s work.

NEW! Completed Projects

COORDINATOR'S YEAR END REPORT FOR 2008-09 
The first year for the Community Social Development Committee and Social Development Coordinator has been rewarding and productive. Click here for the Social Development Coordinator's Year End Final Report.

AN AGE FRIENDLY PLAN FOR REVELSTOKE AND AREA
A comprehensive plan for seniors was completed with support from the Union of BC Municipalities Seniors' Housing and Support Initiative Age-Friendly Planning Grant. The plan provides a broad spectrum of recommended actions that will help meet the needs seniors for years to come. Click here to view the final report.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN UPDATE - JUNE 2009
The "Integrating" and "Primarily Social" Goals of the 2007 Community Development Action Plan for Revelstoke and Area were updated and compiled. This project was completed with the assistance of a seed grant from BC Healthy Communities. Click here to view the final report.

Celebration of Achievements

For many years, Revelstoke's social sector has worked hard with many community partners to maintain and expand services for all ages. Quality service and support enables citizens to participate more fully as members of our active and vibrant community.

Recently, the Revelstoke Child Care Society celebrated "20 Years of Quality Child Care Choices". On June 17th, over a 100 children, parents and child care providers enjoyed the family activities, BBQ, child care provider appreciation and the interactive story "The Wide Mouth Frog" by Tracy Spannier, Family Literacy Coordinator. 

Photo (left to right): Revelstoke Child Care Society's Chairperson, Carolyn Duncan joins Jenny Dierick, Manager of Care for Stepping Stones Child Care Centers, Linda Chell Child Care Resource and Referral Coordinator and Executive Director and Linda Richardson, a 20-year employee of the Child Care Society, cut the cake.   

 

Elizabeth (Betty) Switzer was awarded the BC Council of Families "Distinguished Service Award for an individual". Betty retired this spring after 32 years of working tirelessly for children and families in the community as an early childhood educator. It was her vision and drive that helped Revelstoke to establish the province's first Strong Start Centre. Betty had a vision of a centre that would be welcoming to all families and worked tirelessly to achieve this vision. (Photo: BC Council for Families President Barbara Graham (left) presents Betty Switzer with her award)

 

As well, Early Childhood Educator Rosetta Bernava was awarded one of twelve "2009 Child Care Awards of Excellence" for her work at Community Connections' Jumping Jacks Preschool. Each year, the Ministry of Children and Family Development recognizes the valuable contribution early childhood educators and individuals who operate licensed family child care facilities make in support of early learning and child care in British Columbia. Congratulations Rosetta!