Support + Respect + Inclusion

CREATES EQUALITY

What We Do

Introductory Math

Lifelong Learning

Introductory Math & Reading Skills, Basic French, and Current Events
We feel that everyone deserves the opportunity for employment

Employment

We feel that everyone deserves the opportunity for employment
Our clients are encouraged to keep documented personal journals

Personal Journaling

Our clients are encouraged to keep documented personal journals
We guide each client through a personalized self-enrichment program

Personal Empowerment

We guide each client through a personalized self-enrichment program
We teach all of our clients the basics of banking and financial management

Banking & Checks

We teach all of our clients the basics of banking and financial management
Scrap Booking, Mural Projects, Knitting, and Collaging are essential tools

Arts & Crafts

Scrap Booking, Mural Projects, Knitting, and Collaging are essential tools
Our clients absolutely LOVE our drumming circles, karaoke, and singing!

Music Sessions

Our clients absolutely LOVE our drumming circles, karaoke, and singing!
Our clients all enjoy Sit

Healthy Living

Our clients all enjoy Sit & Fit, Yoga, Skating, and Swimming activities
CARF_CA_Seal

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities(CARF) 

CARF provides accreditation services worldwide at the request of health and human service providers. Whether you are seeking rehabilitation for a disability, treatment for addiction and substance abuse, home and community services, retirement living, or other health and human services, you can have confidence in your choice. Providers that meet our standards have demonstrated their commitment to being among the best available.

We have exceeded high standards regarding fiscal responsibility, risk management, and quality improvement in order to provide optimal services to our members.   

About Us

Cresteramics provides a great opportunity for people with physical and/or mental disabilities.  Our overall mission is to achieve equality by providing support, respect, and inclusion while having fun!  Our initial success strived from our members creating and selling ceramics; however as logistics became more expensive, we had to diversify our products and services.  Today we offer nearly 30 different programs that run in our surrounding area.  These opportunities include supported employment, volunteer activities, high-school to adult transition programs, and various activities involving education, healthy living, and social development.  Cresteramics is funded through CLBC (Community Living British Columbia).

Our History

In 1951 the Endicott Centre was established to help Kootenay residents born with physical and mental disabilities.  Both the young children and adults at this facility created ceramics, products, and gifts for friends and relatives.  The surrounding community was pleased with the artisanship from our members; thus prompting a potential business venture.  In 1977, Cresteramics strived to help our members create and sell commissioned work.  Over time we diversified our products and services in order to cater to both our members and clients more effectively; starting solely with ceramics, today we offer nearly thirty different programs!   

FAQs

  • What service do you offer?

    Our staff and clients offer a variety of local services including but not limited to; mail delivery and pickup, cleaning of both commercial and residential buildings, window washing, and picking weeds!

  • What businesses have you worked with?

    We’ve worked with a variety of business in the Creston Valley including Buffalo Trails, Northtown Rentals, and the Creston Hotel.

  • What volunteer programs do you offer?

    We’ve partnered with several agencies in the Creston Valley to offer services.  Some of those being Creston Public Library, Therapeutic Activiations Program for Seniors, and Adam Robertson Elementary School.

  • What’s in your Strategic Plan?

    Cresteramics is flourishing! Fiscal stability and continued growth trends are well-established. Our workforce is comprised of dedicated, compassionate employees who embrace the values and mission of Cresteramics. Employee turnover is minimal and manageable. Our long-term priorities for the future include a new store of at least 2000 square feet; an improved transportation system for participants, and; flexible programming together with an employment program and employment officer. Goals that support Cresteramics’ current provision of quality services and future priorities include: targeted fundraising activities; supporting our employees; creative use of current facility space; tracking participant demographics, analysing trends and planning for future needs, and; maintaining CARF Accreditation.

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