Core Beliefs and Values

Vision: To be known for excellence in meeting community needs.

Mission: To enrich the lives of people through programs and partnerships.

Values

Integrity

We are honest and transparent in what we do and say, and accept responsibility for our collective and individual actions.

Excellence

We are committed to always seeking to do better and be better.

Making a Difference

We aim to leave a legacy that benefits current and future generations.

Diversity

We respect and include all people. Our programs serve through all stages of life. We strive for equitable access to resources.

Courage

To effect meaningful change, we are willing to address obstacles and challenges.

Core Beliefs

Access

All people, at all times, have the right of access to the resources, capabilities, choices, security, and power necessary for an adequate standard of living.

Shelter

All people, at all times, have a fundamental right to safe shelter and secure and affordable housing.

Food Security

All people, at all times, have a fundamental right to physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs for an active and healthy life.

Connection and Community

All people thrive best when they are connected. Connection creates a sense of belonging and builds strong community.

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.

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).