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Vancity supporting Delta Community Living Society pilot project

Vancity recently presented a cheque for $12,000 to Delta Community Living Society in support of an innovative pilot project.

Vancity recently presented a cheque for $12,000 to Delta Community Living Society in support of an innovative pilot project.

The Leading Employment and Achieving Possibilities (LEAP) pilot project has been designed to support young adults with developmental disabilities who are transitioning from school to work.

"Innovative pilot projects like this would not be possible without the support of partners like Vancity," said society executive director Anita Sihota. "The grant from Vancity allows us to kick-off delivery of an innovative new program while we refine the pilot framework and identify opportunities for sustainable longterm funding."

LEAP provides leadership and mentoring training for youth with and without developmental disabilities. The young adults trained as peer coaches will be matched to youth with a disability in high school seeking employment.

The job seekers will be supported through the employment process by their peer coach and DCLS vocational counsellors.

"One of the ways we can help build communities that are inclusive and sustainable is by supporting organizations like Delta Community Living Society who are making an impact in the lives of people with development disabilities," said Praveen Sidhu, senior branch manager of Vancity's North Delta branch.