Supporting You on Your Journey

At the heart of what we do is simply caring about people.

We Are Here For You

Our mission to enrich the lives of people through programs and partnerships.

We are an inclusive, non-profit, multi-service organization that assists people in all stages of life in the Ladysmith community.

Whether you are here to find a resource to support you or you want to volunteer or donate. From parenting classes and support for seniors to a food bank and shelter services, we offer something for everyone.

Hours

Food Bank

Open for distribution:
Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (by appointment)
Go here to make an appointment

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Rental Information for Heart on the Hill

Community Space Rental

A comfortably modern space to rent for meetings, conferences, celebrations, birthday parties and more!

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Rental Information for Heart on the Hill

Apartment Rental

Inside the HOTH building are studio, one bedroom and two-bedroom suites, many offering fantastic views of the Ladysmith Harbour.

You are amazing

Volunteer

As an organization, we welcome your support and willingness to help and endeavour to fit you wherever your strengths may lie.

Make a difference

Donate

The LRCA relies on your generous donations to continue to offer our programs and services FREE of charge to the community.

We'd love to have you

Join

Becoming a member of our society as a  strong membership allows us to show our funders that we have solid support for our programs and services.

Latest Job Openings

We are hiring

We’re Hiring – Part-Time Police-Based Victim Services Worker

Review and apply for the current job opportunities at the LRCA.
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We are hiring

We’re Hiring – Shelter Support Worker

Review and apply for the current job opportunities at the LRCA.
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We are hiring

We’re Hiring – Restorative Justice Coordinator

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Latest News

Seniors Info Session - Feb 2025

Seniors’ Information Session

Presented by the Cowichan Brain Injury Society.
Shelter

Request for Items at Shelter

Our shelter is in need of many winter items.
Holiday Smile Cookie fundraiser 2024

Holiday Smile Cookie Fundraiser

Our LRCA staff visited our local First Avenue Tim Hortons restaurant storefront in November 2024 during Smile Cookie week to help raise awareness of our programs and services.
Toy Drive 2024 - LPS

Toy Drive 2024

To wrap up Thankful Thursday, a special thanks to all of our Toy Drive Wishlist and Santa's Workshop sponsors!
Market 2 All

Men of Ladysmith Donate to Food Bank

Paul Mycroft donated $820 to Eliina Alle of the Ladysmith Food Bank from his annual Men of Ladysmith gathering.
Reception

LRCA Reception Update

Starting on Monday, January 6th, our reception will be closed from 12:00pm to 12:30pm for lunch. During this time, if you are coming to meet with a specific LRCA team member, please ensure they know you are coming and they will meet you at your designated time.
How does it work?

Seniors Medical Transportation

LRCA van

Medical rides to Duncan and Nanaimo are available to Ladysmith residents only. We need 10 days notice to arrange volunteers.
Call us at 250-245-3079.

About Us

It all began early in 1992 at a meeting of the Ladysmith Inter-Agency Liaison Committee, a group of representatives from the government-mandated agencies formed in the early 1970s to maximize cooperation among the agencies while minimizing the duplication of services.

In 1992, this group pooled some of their own money and decided to form a non-profit association to try to deal with these recurring situations. This became the foundation of the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association.

Read more about our history HERE (PDF).