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Bid for Adventure: Power To Be’s 2024 Silent Auction is LIVE!

Our 2024 Silent Auction is LIVE! From November 13th until November 21st, at 7pm PST, you have a chance to place the winning bid on more than 90 incredible packages! From extraordinary experiences to unique items, we hope our auction will inspire adventure, connection, and joy.
• Practice

Power To Be’s Quarterly Impact Report – Q3 2024

Hello! My name is Mike Kucherawy and I’ve been involved with Power To Be for over 15 years. It’s amazing to think back and admire how far Power To Be has come, and how many families have been enriched by this great team over the years. I love how the vision continues to grow over time, to include bigger goals and have a farther reach in terms of connection and support. I became a monthly donor because I know what an important part of our community Power To Be is, and I hope they are still thriving for generations to come.
• Programs

Adaptive Foundations Program: Shaking up Old Narratives

The outdoor sector has always attracted incredible people. Folks who love and care about nature, those who seek adventure and are driven to push their comfort zones, and others who thrive on teaching and witnessing people’s skill and confidence grow. However, there are significant representation gaps in who shows up to work in the outdoor sector. How do people with different abilities, needs, and backgrounds see themselves in this incredible sector?
• Pathway To Possibility

What Comes Next: 10 Years with Power To Be

As I look back at my 10 years with Power To Be – as a participant, then volunteer, and now practicum student – I never would have known how inspirational Power To Be would become in my life journey. After graduating from Wilderness School at Power To Be in 2016, I pursued paramedic school and firefighter training, and am now entering my final year of my Bachelor of Social Work program. None of this would have been possible without the leadership practice and skill development I learned at Power To Be.
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Power To Be’s Quarterly Impact Report – Q2 2024

Hi there! My name is Josée, and I’ve been volunteering with Power To Be for 21 years. What has kept me here is that through all the growth, transition, and change, Power To Be has been able to stay true to its mission and vision - making the outdoors accessible to everyone, and building community. I’m pleased to see that over the last few months Power To Be has continued to thrive, with Power To Summit being so successful. I had a team in this community-building event, and it was a lot of fun nurturing my love for hiking, the outdoors, and for sharing both with others. I look forward to Power To Be’s next endeavours and adventures, and want to thank you so much for your support - you’re making a difference!
• Practice

Power To Be’s Quarterly Impact Report – Q1 2024

As we begin our 26th year here at Power To Be, we are so happy to report some big progress with our program development and our brand-new certification as a Living Wage Employer. In the past few months, we have witnessed the lasting impact of hosting 23 environmental programs with many community partners as we look into the future together. We can’t wait for the adventures ahead - thank you for supporting our journey!
• Programs The People of Power To Be Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Elyse

This past summer, Power To Be welcomed Elyse Rutledge, a practicum student from Vancouver Island University’s Educational Assistant and Community Support Program. Inspired by high school experiences that demonstrated how leaders and nature can work together to nurture social connection and personal wellness, Elyse pursued a practicum at Power To Be to learn how she can make these kinds of outdoor experiences more accessible for everyone.
• The People of Power To Be

Co-CEO Spotlight: Jason Cole

Throughout 2023 Power To Be marked its 25th year of empowering individuals through nature. With 15 years of dedicated service, Jason Cole led as Director of Programs and has since taken the helm as Co-CEO, becoming on of the leaders steering this incredible journey to the next 25 years.
• Programs

Fostering Restoration of Land and Self

After an incredible 12 weeks, it is bittersweet to see our Landscaping and Restoration Employment Program at Power To Be nearing graduation. This pilot project has empowered eight young adults who face various barriers to gain landscaping and restoration knowledge, job skills, and a sense of community.
• The People of Power To Be

Volunteer Spotlight: Nicole

Volunteers help us create a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment for participants to build positive relationships, learn about self-care, and push out their comfort zones through dynamic nature-based programming. Today, we’d like to express our deep appreciation for Nicole Gaul, a program volunteer who continues to make a tremendous difference in the lives of Wilderness School participants.