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Whistler Community Services Society We provide inclusive support to build a resilient community, together. Social services and social enterprise in Whistler, BC. [email protected]
604-932-0113

Visit us at 8000 Nesters Road, the Re-Use-It Centre or the Re-Build-It Centre!

WCSS offers year-round support you can rely on, and our programs deliver impact you can see. Community members who recei...
10/29/2026

WCSS offers year-round support you can rely on, and our programs deliver impact you can see. Community members who receive support through our services may never know our donors names but they will remember your gift for years to come and that is IMPACT. 🤩

Scroll to read some testimonials from our clients. THANK YOU for supporting them. 💖

Want to make a difference? Your donation of any amount is always appreciated! Get involved here: mywcss.org/fundraiser/ or email [email protected] for a confidential conversation!

As we close out October and Circular Economy Month we are beyond honoured to see some information that HI Hostel Whistle...
10/28/2026

As we close out October and Circular Economy Month we are beyond honoured to see some information that HI Hostel Whistler recently implemented at the hostel to highlight and share how WCSS helps with their guests and staff!

The team at HI Whistler recently introduced "onboarding staff bingo" for new staff which includes activities to help them get to know Whistler and the local community! One of the "challenges" is to buy or donate something at the Re-Use-It or Re-Build-It Centres! Challenge accepted! ✅

HI Canada Social Impact Manager, Irene, also made this amazing drawing to share the mission of HI Canada, and highlighted WCSS and our social enterprise thrift stores! 🥰

WOW! We are so excited to share our work with and support new arrivals to Whistler!

THANK YOU!

HI Whistler

10/27/2026

Life is expensive these days and that can affect your mental, emotional, and physical wellness! Our Outreach team meets you where you’re at! Our team can provide resources, connect you with more support and we are always here to listen and help, no matter what’s going on.

Appointments are FREE, confidential, and non-judgemental! We have over 30 programs to support you, including a food bank, access to recreation for kids and adults, mental health resources, subsidized counselling and physiotherapy access, and MORE!

Our team is here Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm at 8000 Nesters Road whenever you’re ready to come and say hi! 👋 We can meet with you virtually, in person, over the phone, or at a location of your choice in town! Have a great winter season, we hope to see you soon!

Locals will recognize these locations 👀 and we want to say THANK YOU 💖 to our community partners (our local gas stations and grocery stores support us with recovered food for our food bank!) and community spaces (Meadow Park, the RMOW, and the Whistler Public Library help support our programming!) we can’t do this work without you! Thank you for helping us help others!

Not sure what to cook this week? Kerry and Tanya used ingredients found in our food bank to make two delicious lentil re...
10/26/2026

Not sure what to cook this week? Kerry and Tanya used ingredients found in our food bank to make two delicious lentil recipes to feed our community! Thank you to Michael Annejohn at True Dirt Farm for sending us surplus tomatoes!

Kerry and Tanya come in to WCSS every week or so to cook with surplus food so we can stock our food bank and not waste any recovered food as some of it needs to be prepared ASAP! We hope you try these recipes out and let us know if you love them as much as we do!

😮🍅"Can’t believe it’s not Butter Chicken" Butter Lentils

1 TBSP olive oil
1 chopped white onion
2 cloves of garlic chopped or ¼ garlic powder

Saute the above and then add:

2 Tsp of salt
1 Tsp of Cayenne or Chili flakes
1 Tsp Garam Masala
1 Tsp Curry Powder

Stir and then add:

2 cans coconut milk
1 - 28 oz can diced tomatoes - or 6 chopped fresh tomatoes
2 cups red or green lentils

Cook on low to medium heat for 30 - 60 minutes. Serve with rice, naan or potato.

🤫🍫"They'll never know its lentils" Chocolate Lentil Muffins

1 cups cooked red or green lentils

Place in food processor once cooked and pulse until smooth or mash with a fork

5 Tbsp Canola or coconut oil
1 – cup white sugar
2/3 – cup water
7 – tbsp cocoa powder

Place all above in bowl including blended lentils. Stir well. Add:

1 1/3 cups flour
2 Tsp Baking powder
1/3 Tsp salt

Combine all above and then add liquid to flour mixture. Add in 1 cups Chocolate Chips and stir.

Spoon into prepared mini muffin tin. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 -10min.

ENJOY!

Legacy donors make a lasting difference! The care we show one another today can help shape a stronger, more supported co...
10/23/2026

Legacy donors make a lasting difference!

The care we show one another today can help shape a stronger, more supported community for generations. A legacy gift to WCSS is one way to extend that care into the future, helping ensure people can continue to access the support and connection they need for years to come.

There are many ways to make a legacy gift, and the right approach is personal to you. If you’re curious about your options or would like to explore what a legacy gift could look like, we’d love to chat.

Let’s talk about the difference you’d like to make in the years to come. Contact Imogen at [email protected] for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.

It's Leave a Review Day and we're pretty sure this counts as a RAVE! One of our favorite programs is our School Food Pro...
10/22/2026

It's Leave a Review Day and we're pretty sure this counts as a RAVE! One of our favorite programs is our School Food Program! It goes by many names in the schools but part of it is our Breakfast Club where kids can access nutritious meals to fill their tummies in the morning and support their learning!

Our youngest clients are our most vulnerable and we are so thrilled we are able to reach them with this important program. Scroll to see what students from Ecole La Passerelle and Spring Creek have to say about this program! Shared with permission!

We would also be remiss not to mention the on-site heroes that make this program possible, our teachers, EAs, and clerical workers who get this food into the hands of our students, especially our youngest ones who need more support and sometimes feel shy to access this food, thank you for your incredible work! 🥰💖

Learn how to provide effective su***de intervention support! Essential training for businesses, employers, or individual...
10/21/2026

Learn how to provide effective su***de intervention support! Essential training for businesses, employers, or individuals, especially those supporting new arrivals to Whistler!

SafeTALK (Su***de Alertness For Everyone) teaches participants how to identify persons with thoughts of su***de and connect them to support to help keep them safe. Developed by LivingWorks, safeTALK features dynamic presentations, audiovisuals, and hands-on practice, making it suitable for both newcomers to the topic and those seeking a refresher.

These sessions run approximately 3.5 - 4 hours, in-person, and include a certification of completion. Learn more here: https://livingworks.net/training/livingworks-safetalk/

WHEN and WHERE: Tuesday, November 17, 12 - 4pm, at WCSS (8000 Nesters Rd, Whistler)

COST: $75/person. Registration is required, email [email protected]

🥶We're BACK this winter! The overnight Extreme Weather Shelter at WCSS is open for the winter season when conditions all...
10/20/2026

🥶We're BACK this winter! The overnight Extreme Weather Shelter at WCSS is open for the winter season when conditions allow until April 15, 2027.

‼️🚙IMPORTANT: Vehicle heaters can fail in temperatures of -20 and below!‼️If you are living in a vehicle, outdoors, or in an otherwise precarious housing situation (like an unheated space or couch surfing) our shelter is here if you need emergency accommodation in cold temperatures, we suggest signing up for the TEXT ALERT this is the easiest way to know when the shelter is open!

🚨Sign up for TEXT ALERTS: Text EWR to 604-902-0476

⏲️WHEN: Our shelter will be open from 6pm - 8am NIGHTLY if the following conditions are met:

- Temperatures are -10 degrees Celsius or below, OR
- Temperatures are 0 degrees Celsius WITH an adverse weather alert

WCSS uses data from Environment Canada to determine open hours. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on open hours and sign up for your text alerts!

🗺️WHERE: 8000 Nesters Rd, Whistler, BC at WCSS

🛏️WHAT: free parking, sleeping materials provided, warm beverages and snacks, on-site all-night support staff.

❓QUESTIONS? We know that you may have specific questions that pertain to your unique situation. Please feel free to email our Director of Social Services, [email protected]

📞You are welcome to call our front desk at anytime for further info! 604-932-0113.

Have a safe winter season!

Our next session of the Concussion Support Group begins Thursday, October 22. This is a closed, 8 week group for individ...
10/17/2026

Our next session of the Concussion Support Group begins Thursday, October 22. This is a closed, 8 week group for individuals who have experienced a concussion or are managing the long-term effects of one. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment to connect participants with community specialists, share crucial recovery information, and foster a sense of community among participants.

WHEN: Thursday, October 22 - December 10, 2 - 3:30pm
WHERE: WCSS 3rd Floor, 8000 Nesters Rd, Whistler

Facilitators: Makenzie McLeod (local Kinesiologist specializing in concussion recovery) and Tom Scrimshaw (Outreach Worker, WCSS).

Guest Speakers: Throughout the 8 weeks, we will host various guest speakers specializing in different areas of concussion recovery.

Sign up via the form on our website: https://mywcss.org/mental-and-emotional-health/concussion-support/

Address

8000 Nesters Road
Whistler, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+16049320113

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