Blog - Page 10 of 20 - Power To Be

December 6, 2017 • Insights

Community conservation leaves a positive impact

Wheelbarrow tracks, the thwack of an axe and hands in the dirt marked a good day for Power To Be. Find out how the staff team helped the Galiano Conservancy Association with a variety of projects.

November 13, 2017 • Volunteers

Volunteer spotlight: Naomi

Naomi has made an impact at Power To Be supporting the organization through office admin support, program support and fundraising events in both cities. Learn more about why we are grateful to have her in our community.

November 7, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Impacting the community with more than words

Sarah Kendall's story is diverse, with a common thread holding it together. She is not afraid of a challenge, and she approaches them with what she calls loving determination. Find out how that attitude helped her write her first book, and why she is donating partial proceeds to Power To Be.

October 17, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Lessons in surfing and life

Standing alone on a surfboard, Anna Joy connected to something much larger than herself. Find out a trip to Tofino helped youth from BC Children’s Hospital find common ground.

October 10, 2017 • Insights

Exploring the prospects with Vikram Vij

Vikram Vij knows the power of connection to place and he forged his own connections to Power To Be's Prospect Lake site recently. Find out why.

September 28, 2017 • Insights Programs

Global exploration inspires cultural perspectives and personal growth

Two Wilderness School alumni were among the 120 students who took part in the 2017 Students On Ice Expedition. Find out how the adventure connected them to culture and climate change.

September 11, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Work experience for community growth

Empowering youth to get their hands dirty, Power To Be and Evergreen BC inspire participants to give back to their community by educating them on the importance of environmental restoration. Find out how.

August 8, 2017 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Planting community roots

Tree saplings helped participants connect to our Prospect Lake program site thanks to a donation from TimberWest. Learn more about the landscapes they contributed to.

August 1, 2017 • Programs

Desolation Sound adventure creates connection

Find out how a trip to B.C.'s remote Desolation Sound brought Power To Be families closer to nature and each other thanks to the generous support of Pacific Yellowfin Charters.

July 28, 2017 • Insights Programs

Highlights from Victoria Volunteer Spring Training

Program volunteers are an integral support to the participants during all the activities that we do. To support them, Power To Be provides an annual Volunteer Spring Training weekend where active program volunteers can deepen their adaptive skill sets. Find out what they learned.