Cowichan Lake Community Services Society (CLCSS) was founded in 1972 and formally registered as a society in 1974 with the mandate to provide social and economic development programs. In 1997 we embarked on a large fundraising project to erect our current building. We were successful in raising over $600,000 and had many community partners, HRDC being one. 

CLCSS is over-seen by a locally elected Board of Directors of up to 10 members; our mandate is to enhance and support the quality of life for all Cowichan Lake area residents. We strive to do this through education, prevention, recreation, counselling, and support groups. It is also our aim to work together with other service agencies in an integrated approach. Our offerings have increased over the years to include a multitude of programs, such as counselling and support programs, WorkBC employment services, homelessness prevention and support, medical equipment loan program, administrative services and access to technology, food security initiatives, and in-school/after-school programs for children and youth.​

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Our services are funded by a variety of federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as on-going fundraising, fees for service, facility rentals, entrepreneurship, local donors and memberships.

Cowichan Lake Community Services operates well within their budgetary restraints.

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