The Creston Valley Den Society
The Creston Valley Den Society exists to serve, with dignity, the unhoused and marginally housed in our community.
Through access to emergency or transitional housing, programs and education, and fostering a supportive community, we can provide a road to safety and hope.
Safety:
Seek non-judgmental methods of providing local access to shelter, food, and a supportive environment.
Dignity:
Treat all people as equals regardless of circumstances.
Opportunity:
Offer programs for clients to enhance their quality of life wherever possible.
Community:
Actively combat stigma and stereotypes.
Connection:
Building trust through transparency, open communication, and compassion.
Inclusion:
Commitment to working in ways which are respectful of human rights, diversity, and self-determination.
Partnership:
Promoting positive relationships and working in collaboration with community, other agencies, and levels of government.
History
March – June, 2024
TOC proposes downtown shelter location. Refused by BC Housing, Den Society, and downtown businesses. Proposal withdrawn.
TOC press release commits to working with BC Housing & CVDS.
Creston Valley Den Society (CVDS) strikes new board, becomes official non-profit.
Written and Presented by Karen Shannon for Town of Creston Council
The Out of the Cold Program was started by the Trinity United Church as an emergency measure to provide shelter for Creston’s unhoused population.
Creston Valley Den Society
Documents of Incorporation
2024 – 2025
Our Team
Nancy DeVuono
Chair
Karen Shannon
Treasurer
Tracy McKee
Director
Gaylene Keyes
Director
Emily Boekelheide
Director
Join the Creston Valley Den Society
The Creston Valley Den Society has a large group of people who consider themselves part of our Friends of the Den Group. When we have meetings, our invite goes out to this larger group. We send out regular updates on our activities, progress, volunteering needs, and more.
If you would like to become part of our group, please provide us with an email address directly or via the contact form, and we will add you to our email list. We will do our best to protect your privacy by utilizing the BCC function in emails.