We envision “A community where everybody belongs!”

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Who We Are

For over 68 years, Port Alberni Association for Community Living (PAACL) has been a source of support for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. We offer a wide range of services including person-centered planning, employment supports, housing support and community-based activities. We are proud to support over 400 children, youth, adults and families across the age continuum in multiple locations in the Alberni Valley and surrounding areas.

400+

Lives Supported

65+

Years Strong

10+

Community Programs

1,000s

Moments of Care

What We Do

Programs & Services

Kids hanging out

Providing support for families who have children and youth with support needs.

We offer a number of programs that support adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Man working at coffee shop

We provide employment based services for persons served.

People Grocery Shopping

Supported Living Programs provide services to promote independent living.

Donation

Help Build a Community Where Everybody Belongs

Your donation helps people find jobs, support, and a place to belong.
 Every gift makes a real difference in our community.

Board of Directors

The Board Directors provide governance to PAACL and contribute their knowledge, skills, and strength in the collective pursuit of our mission.

The Board members of PAACL are individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds that provide a meaningful contribution to our community as a member of our Board of Directors. Board Directors provide governance to the agency and utilize their collective knowledge, skills and personal characteristics to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with PAACL’s constitution, bylaws, governance policies and respective board member roles.

Board members are self-advocates, family members, friends and concerned citizens that have a special interest in supporting an organization that has provided support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families for over sixty-five years!

If you would be interested in joining the Board of Directors, please contact either the Board President or the Executive Director for more information.

Tamara Jeffery

President

Melanie Stevenson

Secretary / Treasurer

Desiree Sanderson

Director

Heather Zenner

Director

Colin Teichman

Director

Rajeev Jha

Director

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