A Community Where Everyone Belongs
What We Do
Gulf Islands Families Together Society (GIFTS) is a charitable non-profit organization that supports people with diverse abilities by recognizing and facilitating their right to employment, social, recreational and educational access, and housing in their community.
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We choose the phrase "diverse abilities" in place of the current term ‘disability’ which is how funding is determined through government programs.
GIFTS is governed by a volunteer board of directors, consisting of family members, self-advocates and community members.
Supporting Community
People have the right to make choices about their lives. Families formed GIFTS to ensure their sons and daughters were supported to participate in activities of their choice in the community.
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GIFTS provides support as a host agency for Community Living British Columbia (CLBC), working with individuals and families to understand their needs and work towards providing one on one support so that individuals can participate in their community how they choose.
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Support workers provide support to individuals based on uniquely tailored plans. Plans may include independent living skills, employment, volunteer, or recreation activities. GIFTS also assists individuals and families with respite, residential support, training and long range planning.
