Grab your popcorn and a comfy chair, CVS is excited to invite you to another movie night on Thursday, May 15th – meet at 5:15 pm! For your $5, you will get entry to see A Minecraft Movie as well as a small pop and popcorn! Running time for the movie is 1 hour and 41 mins and is rated PG.
Through the generosity of the City of Port Moody Community Grants Program, CVS is able to fund evening events like this one for the people we support. We now have the opportunity to host this event and we would love for you to join us. Thank you to the City of Port Moody for your continued support.
If you would like to attend, please complete the form below by Monday, May 12th, 2025 – tickets will go quickly and are limited, so don’t miss out!
Advanced payment of the $5 is required to secure your tickets. Please send the payment of $5/ticket by e-transfer to [email protected] (please add reference: MOVIE).
Reserve your tickets ASAP in the form below.
Enter your contact information in the form below to secure your tickets. Alternatively, you can contact Miriam Hoolahan directly at [email protected].
When: Thursday, May 15th, 2024 – meet at 5:15 pm (come early to get your ticket & popcorn!)
Where: Cineplex Odeon, Coquitlam
Cost: $5/ticket
Reserve Your Tickets Now!
Enter your contact details below.
Posted: October 24, 2025 by Christina Stewart
Register by Nov 10th for Christmas Party 2025 Tickets
Our 2025 CVS Christmas Party will be happening on Friday, November 21st at Executive Suites in Burnaby (4201 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6 – by Brentwood). It will be a great night of delicious food, fun and dancing for all. Check-in will start at 6pm with dinner starting around 6:30pm.
Register for tickets by end of day November 10th, 2025. Tickets are $10/person (max 2 additional guests).
Reserve your tickets ASAP using the form through this LINK
When: Friday, November 21st, 2025 – arrive at 6pm, dinner starts at 630pm
Where: Executive Suites in Burnaby (4201 Lougheed Hwy., Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6 – by Brentwood)
Cost: $10/ticket (up to 2 additional guests) – Please send $10/ticket to [email protected] via etransfer only (use reference “CVS Party”) to secure your tickets.
Emails will be sent out 1 week before the event with electronic tickets to show at the door.
Reserve Your Tickets Now!
Posted: October 1, 2025 by Christina Stewart
Community Inclusion Month – Social Media Toolkit 2025
October is Community Inclusion Month in B.C.!
Do your part in sharing your support for people with diverse abilities across all aspects of our world – work, rest & play. During Community Inclusion Month, we take time to reflect and celebrate diversity in the people we support and across our community. Throughout this month, we will highlight how inclusive workplaces, inclusive education, inclusive housing and inclusive communities create happier, healthier societies.
We invite everyone in our community to show your support of Community Inclusion Month by downloading one or all of the photos below to your personal, business or institutional social media channels. This will help raise awareness of what Community Inclusion Month is and help us encourage conversation about the power of inclusive communities!
Also, feel free to use these hashtags in your post & tag CVS at the following handles:
Hashtags – #inclusionmonth2025 #OctisCommunityInclusionMonth #celebratediverseabilities #inclusionBC #celebrateinclusion2025
CVS social media handles:
Instagram – @communityventuresbc or @dis.da.bomb (CVS social enterprise)
Facebook – @communityventuressociety
TikTok – @communityventures
Cover Photo
Facebook Frame
Frame Template
Frame Example
Click Here to Access the Community Inclusion Month Facebook Frame Template
Instructions for creating your Facebook frame – 1) When you click on the link, you will be guided to Canva. 2) Simply upload a headshot/profile picture of yourself. 3) Drag and drop that photo into the “image placeholder”. In Canva, click on “Share” and “Download”. 4) Upload the downloaded image as your profile picture on Facebook.
Profile Pictures
Profile Picture 1
Profile Picture 2
Instagram Photos / Slide Deck (for Reel)
If you have any questions or run into any technical issues with downloading the files above, please reach out to Christina Stewart directly by email – [email protected].
Posted: October 1, 2025 by cvsadmin
Make a Difference in the Life of a Child this Christmas – 2025 Campaign
Every year, the Family Support Services department at CVS works hard to create a memorable Christmas for the children & families we support in our Children’s Respite program.
Christmas is a special time but it can also be a very hard time for many families. This holiday season, we hope you might consider donating to this important campaign to make this time of year a memorable one for the families in our program.
One of the easiest ways to send your donation to us is through our online donation form which can be easily accessed through our website. Simply click here or send your donation in through the form directly below and you will be able to make your donation to the 2025 Christmas Campaign.
If you would like to donate to the 2025 Christmas Campaign in person, you can drop off your donation at our administrative office at #307-2502 St Johns Street in Port Moody to the attention of Joanne Weidinger.
We want to thank you in advance for supporting this important campaign. In past years, your support has made such a difference in the life of the children in our program and their families.
You’ve put smiles on their faces and happiness in their hearts in the past – we are excited to do the same this year.
Posted: June 25, 2025 by cvsadmin
Welcome to Rosie Pinto, the newest member of our Finance Team
We want to take this opportunity to welcome Rosie Pinto, who joined the CVS Finance team as the Payroll & Accounting Administrator on June 16th, 2025.
Rosie joined CVS in December 2024 and worked in programs such as Fusion. Prior to joining CVS, she worked in private companies in Operations & Account service and one of the BC school districts.
We are excited to have Rosie on board in the Finance team and congratulate her on this move within CVS.
Posted: June 25, 2025 by cvsadmin
Annual Report 2024/2025
2023/2024 was another fun & exciting year for CVS. We continued getting out and about in the community as well as working towards our 4 strategic commitments – 1) Foster connection & belonging for people at CVS; 2) Create responsive & diverse opportunities for the people CVS supports; 3) Support & value the CVS staff team; and 4) Build strong & diverse community partnerships.
Please take the time to check out our annual report below.
Download the 2024/2025 CVS Annual Report
Posted: June 6, 2025 by cvsadmin
Welcome to Jeevan Rai, the newest member of our HR Team
We want to take this opportunity to welcome Jeevan Rai, who joined Community Ventures Society as the Manager of Human Resources on June 2nd, 2025.
Jeevan has over 8 years of experience in both the legal field and human resources, with a background that spans government and non-profit work. She previously worked as a Deputy District Registrar at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and later supported HR operations in community-focused organizations, including the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.
Jeevan holds a Human Resource Management Certificate from BCIT and is currently working toward her CPHR designation. At CVS, she supports a wide range of HR functions—from recruitment and employee onboarding to wellness initiatives and policy updates.
Jeevan brings a team-first approach to everything she does. With over 15 years of experience playing competitive sports, she values collaboration, strong communication, and creating an environment where people feel supported and empowered. She believes in being approachable, honest, and always willing to help guide others through challenges.
She’s also passionate about giving back and looks for opportunities to support her community through fundraising and local initiatives.
Please join me in welcoming Jeevan to the CVS team!
Posted: May 23, 2025 by cvsadmin
CVS 2024/2025 Outcomes Report
Community Ventures Society (CVS) has completed its 2024/2025 Outcomes Management Report. Thank you to everyone who participated in gathering this insight to help us learn more about how we can improve in each areas of service.
In the surveys, in each of the areas of service, we gauge satisfaction including what we do well and what we can improve. Click on the link to access the complete CVS Outcomes Management Report 2024/2025.
Posted: May 2, 2025 by cvsadmin
Join Us for Another CVS Movie Night!
Grab your popcorn and a comfy chair, CVS is excited to invite you to another movie night on Thursday, May 15th – meet at 5:15 pm! For your $5, you will get entry to see A Minecraft Movie as well as a small pop and popcorn! Running time for the movie is 1 hour and 41 mins and is rated PG.
Through the generosity of the City of Port Moody Community Grants Program, CVS is able to fund evening events like this one for the people we support. We now have the opportunity to host this event and we would love for you to join us. Thank you to the City of Port Moody for your continued support.
If you would like to attend, please complete the form below by Monday, May 12th, 2025 – tickets will go quickly and are limited, so don’t miss out!
Advanced payment of the $5 is required to secure your tickets. Please send the payment of $5/ticket by e-transfer to [email protected] (please add reference: MOVIE).
Reserve your tickets ASAP in the form below.
Enter your contact information in the form below to secure your tickets. Alternatively, you can contact Miriam Hoolahan directly at [email protected].
When: Thursday, May 15th, 2024 – meet at 5:15 pm (come early to get your ticket & popcorn!)
Where: Cineplex Odeon, Coquitlam
Cost: $5/ticket
Reserve Your Tickets Now!
Enter your contact details below.
Sign Up – Movie Night – May 2025
Posted: April 4, 2025 by cvsadmin
Welcome to Mike Anderson, the newest member of our Finance Team
We want to take this opportunity to welcome Mike Anderson, who joined Community Ventures Society as the Assistant Manager of Finance on April 4th, 2025.
Mike brings with him 20 years of accounting experience, having worked in the private, for-profit construction and engineering industries, where he has developed a strong expertise in financial management.
Mike is excited to be part of the CVS team. As Mike shares:
“My passion for helping individuals with developmental disabilities stems from my personal experience growing up with two brothers who have developmental disabilities. This inspired me to work as a community support worker, where I gained valuable experience in supporting vulnerable individuals. I’m excited to contribute my expertise to CVS and support its mission of opening doors to opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families so that they live the life they choose.”
We are excited to welcome Mike to the team and look forward to working with him in the coming weeks and months.
Posted: February 10, 2025 by cvsadmin
Welcome Brianna Sutton, our new Assistant Manager of Shared Living
Please join us in welcoming Brianna Sutton, our new Assistant Manager of Shared Living. Brianna will be joining Kylie Isaacson, Manager of Shared Living, in the important they work they do in our home share department.
Brianna is returning to CVS after having worked at CVS as a Community Support Worker. Brianna also has experience working as a Program Coordinator, working with adults with developmental disabilities.
Brianna has a Bachelor of Psychology and we are excited for her to join the Shared Living team. Brianna’s first day at CVS is February 7th, 2025. Welcome Brianna!
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