ABOUT US
Established in 1988, NexusBC Community Resource Centre is a community-based, non-profit and charitable organization. We offer programs, projects and services that serve and support seniors, vulnerable adults, job seekers, newcomers to Canada, and volunteers.
Our mission is to connect people with resources that support a healthy community, and we strive to be the premiere resource organization for those we serve.
OUR PURPOSE
- To relieve conditions associated with aging by providing personal care and assistance to seniors.
- To relieve conditions associated with poverty, lack of education, and disability by providing resources to access community services such as food banks, affordable clothing, affordable housing, and government benefits to individuals who experience socioeconomic, educational and/or mental health barriers.
- To advance education by developing and implementing training programs that provide employment-related skills to those unemployed and underemployed.
- To advance education by providing training to volunteers and connecting them to charitable organizations.
- To provide a public amenity by establishing and maintaining access to community gardens in the City of Vernon for members of the public.
- To advance education and relieve conditions of poverty by providing a series of in-person sessions and videos to help members of the public learn how to grow their own food.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NexusBC Community Resource Centre is governed by a community-based, volunteer Board of Directors.
A big thank you goes to this amazing Board of Directors:
Lynn Belsher
Chair
Greg Poirier
Vice-Chair
Rob Vandersanden
Secretary
Cinda Carlston
Treasurer
Bob Carscadden
Director
Paul Rayburn
Director
Andrew Maas
Director
Doreen Christie
Director
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. "
– Margaret Mead
We are always looking for new Board members who understand our community and can harness their skills to help support our community resource centre. If you are interested in being involved with shaping our organization, we invite you to contact our Executive Director, Pam Myers.
If you are interested in joining our Board Of Directors, please submit this form: Board Of Directors Application
OUR MEMBERSHIP
Your interest in becoming a member of NexusBC Community Resource Centre signals a commitment and concern for those trying to improve their lives in our community, and becoming a member helps us secure funding and grow our organization to help more and more people who need it. There is no cost to become a member and you would only be asked to attend one meeting a year.
Please submit this form: Individual Membership Form
OUR STAFF
NexusBC currently has 22 staff members all of whom are passionate about what we do, driven to succeed and are connected to our community. We are always growing and recruiting new staff by adding employees who believe in our purpose and bring new capacity to our team.
Meet The Management Team
Pam Myers, Executive Director
Abby MacNeish, Employment Program Manager
Sarah Yerhoff, Community Programs Manager
Lee Brinkman, Manager of Events and Marketing
Marie Van Andel, Financial Manager
I love working at NexusBC because of the people; a fantastic group of creative, caring and passionate individuals who are making our community a better place to live by supporting those in need. Thanks to all of you for giving me the best job in the world.
I feel respected and valued for what I bring to the team. The flexibility to attend to family matters if necessary and the encouragement to come up with my own ideas and to provide input to the organization are very important to me.
NexusBC is a supportive and flexible employer. They invested in my future and allowed me to learn while on the job.
We have a great team (staff & volunteers) who truly care about the clients we serve and often, without hesitation, go above and beyond to provide the support needed.
Helping people is what draws me to this profession. Thankfully, I have found a wonderful employer with a fleet of amazing programs where I get to do exactly this, and I get to do it alongside a diverse and supportive work family. This is a direct result of the amazing workplace NexusBC has created and what it will continue to be as we grow and evolve.
NexusBC is such a rewarding place to work; being a part of a team that really cares about our community makes me excited to work for such an amazing organization. I love our mandate: to promote a healthy and sustainable community.
I love my work NexusBC family! Here I am able to apply my skills and experience in full by helping professionals realize their full potential and find dream jobs.
I’ve seen so many changes to our organization’s programs, funding and clientele, but one thing that remains constant is the commitment and dedication of the staff to provide their best to those we are privileged and blessed to serve, including clients, suppliers and colleagues. It really is the BEST place to work!
It’s so rewarding to come in to the NexusBC office each day to help seniors live their best life, and the staff and volunteers are all amazing; an inspirational team of individuals to work along-side.
OUR FUNDERS
Each year, NexusBC receives financial donations from individuals, families, groups, companies and organizations. Each and every one of them are our vital partners and members of the greater NexusBC family.
While the gifts that are donated range in dollar amounts from small to big, every single dollar counts! These funds directly support the implementation and delivery of our programs and services, in support of our community.Thank you to our generous donors for investing in our community. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of many.
Beside is a list of our generous funders and grantors.
