Top 3 Reasons Your Gift to Neighbours United Is Worth It This Holiday Season
This time of year is all about giving. Whether it’s getting presents for your loved ones or donating to causes close to your heart, generosity is in the air. Neighbours United is a registered Canadian charity (that means you get a tax receipt!) that is making a big impact with our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers. Here’s the top three reasons you should consider giving this holiday…
From Farm to Table: Thanksgiving on a Small Family Farm
Food security is at the heart of a strong community. When we share the bounty, we nurture not just individuals, but also our connection to one another. For families struggling to make ends meet, a healthy meal can be a powerful gift of hope, security, and dignity. This is the true spirit of Thanksgiving—coming together to ensure that everyone in our community has a place at the table. This…
BC Election 2024: 6 Key Questions to Ask Your Candidates
With the BC election just two weeks away, now is the perfect time to engage with your local candidates and ensure they’re prioritizing the things that matter most—clean air, safe water, and a healthy future for all of us. Whether you’re planning to attend a debate, drop by a campaign office, or have a conversation with candidates on your doorstep or over the phone, it’s essential to make…
Students plant native pollinator oasis in downtown Castlegar
We’d like to extend a big thank you to the Environmental Club of SHSS (Stanley Humphries Secondary School). In particular we want to thank students Elizabeth Hallborg, Parker Hartel, and Colton Zemp for donating their time, energy and capstone project to be displayed outside of our head office in Castlegar. We’d also like to thank Jarra Ford of the Kootenay Native Plant Society for helping…
Confessions of an Accidental Gardener
Can I let you in on a little secret? I am terrible when it comes to growing and nurturing plants. It’s something I always wished I was good at but it seems in the past that any time I’ve tried I have failed. But this year, things have been different.. Unlike previous years where I’d try growing various veggies such as lettuce, beans, and squash, which inevitably would end up in plant heaven,…
Starting the school year off right!
As the new school year approaches, we want to offer you a special opportunity to support children and families in our region. Our Farms to Friends back-to-school fundraiser will help provide fresh, healthy food to kids who need it most, ensuring they start the year with the nutrition they need to succeed. Farms to Friends not only delivers nutritious food directly to households but also supports…