The Cascadia Society for Social Working

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About the Community

  • Established
  • Urban

What we do

Cascadia is a life-sharing community. Its home is the urban setting of Vancouver’s North Shore, with several residences and a day centre. Cascadia is more than just a job or a safe place to spend a few hours each day. It is a way of life where each participant can make a meaningful contribution to the community, and where challenges are provided for everyone to grow in dignity and freedom to the fullest potential. Cultural, artistic and therapeutic experiences are provided through residential home care and day activities within the urban setting of Vancouver’s North Shore. By emphasizing the practical elements of life, skills are developed and matured. Beauty and order help to create a healthy soul atmosphere.

The coworkers responsible to the Cascadia Society have a background, ongoing education, or experience in curative education, youth guidance, or social therapy. They follow the principles of Anthroposophy developed by Rudolf Steiner, Ph.D., and the principles of the Camphill Movement, founded by Karl König, M.D. Their work is carried out as a freely given effort to care for the well-being of that inviolable human spirit within all of us, regardless of ability level.

Through meaningful activities, a healing environment, and truly human companionship, the Cascadia Society encourages each person to master their own life. This mastery occurs in the context of family, community and society. By emphasizing both independence and interdependence, Cascadia promotes individuals to become dignified and effective citizens in the community.

The Cascadia Society is a Camphill community and a member of the Camphill Association of North America.

Our Vision

VISION
The Cascadia Society for Social Working – a Camphill community – will nurture social environments with people of diverse abilities that enhance spiritual expression and quality of life.
The Cascadia Society for Social Working seeks to work with others to create mutually enriching community experiences for the benefit of all.
MISSION
The Cascadia Society for Social Working contributes to society by creating opportunities for people of all abilities to fulfill their potential through living, learning and working in a life sharing community.

Our Mission

VISION
The Cascadia Society for Social Working – a Camphill community – will nurture social environments with people of diverse abilities that enhance spiritual expression and quality of life.
The Cascadia Society for Social Working seeks to work with others to create mutually enriching community experiences for the benefit of all.
MISSION
The Cascadia Society for Social Working contributes to society by creating opportunities for people of all abilities to fulfill their potential through living, learning and working in a life sharing community.

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • 56 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
56

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Garden(s)

Frequency of communal meals

  • Rarely
  • Religions
  • Christian

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By a Land Trust, Home Owners Association, or corporation

Setting

  • Urban

Within city limits with access to urban amenities and infrastructure.

Self-produced energy

  • Up to 33%

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

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Location

  • British Columbia, Canada

The Cascadia Society for Social Working

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