Strive Living Society is a non profit registered charity serving children, youth, adults, and seniors
Strive Living Society (formally Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society) endeavours to design and deliver community living services, tailored to each individual we support. Our teams work collaboratively with service recipients, families, and support networks to ensure flexible, responsive, and quality services. Strive Living Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of self-advocates, family members, professionals, and former personnel. The Board ensures the Society is compliant with best-practices and accountable to stakeholders.
04/10/2026
🤝 Wraparound Support at Strive
At Strive Living Society, wraparound support means bringing together the right team for each individual — from support staff and program coordinators to clinical and community partners.
This collaborative approach helps ensure every person receives consistent, individualized support across their home life, community activities, and personal goals.
It’s care that adapts to the person, not the other way around.
04/03/2026
The trailer for SC's Crazy8s submission is out! We are so excited for this film.
Monthly Participants meeting with a full house and great energy! Appreciating everyone’s input, ideas and open conversation!
03/26/2026
We’re getting close!
Editing for Steven Cayer’s (from Liberty Place) film is well underway. His film, THE DECISION, will be featured alongside the other competing films at a gala screening at The Centre on April 11.
👋 Interested in meaningful work in your community?
Strive Living Society is hosting an In-House Career Fair, and everyone is welcome!
📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 816 Roderick Ave, Coquitlam
Learn about volunteer opportunities, support work roles, LPN positions, and future career paths across the Lower Mainland.
✅ Please reserve your spot by April 8, 2026.
🌐 Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/W6CDr39Ndx
More info: striveliving.ca
03/20/2026
Another lively day at Headway: bowling, pool, card games, and great conversations all in day!
03/20/2026
🌟 Build a Career That Matters
At Strive Living Society, every role helps create inclusive communities where individuals of diverse abilities can thrive. If you’re looking for meaningful work with real impact, we’d love to have you on our team.
Strive Living Society is part of Great Place to Work's list of certified organizations this year. Thank you for featuring us!
03/11/2026
Strive Living Society is part of Great Place to Work's list of certified organizations this year. Thank you for featuring us!
03/06/2026
🏡 Understanding Inclusive Housing Options at Strive
Strive Living Society offers a range of housing supports designed to meet different levels of independence and care needs. From Assisted Living and Home Share to Hybrid Supported Home Share and Supported Independent Living, each option is built around the individual’s goals, comfort, and preferred way of living.
Inclusive housing is about choice, flexibility, and creating a home where people feel supported and connected.
02/27/2026
Strive celebrated Pink Shirt Day yesterday 💗
Standing up against bullying, spreading kindness, and choosing compassion every single day.
02/20/2026
Throwback Time!
👻 Inclusivity Day at Cougar Creek Haunted House
Participants from the Pinetree Day Program enjoyed a thrilling visit to Cougar Creek Haunted House for Inclusivity Day — a special opportunity to explore the spooky displays in an accessible and welcoming environment.
From shared laughs to fun scares, it was a memorable day built on connection, inclusion, and getting into the Halloween spirit together. 🎃✨
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Strive Living Society (formally Howe Sound Rehabilitation Services Society) is a registered nonprofit organization that provides community and residential services for children, youth, adults, and seniors with diverse abilities.
Founded in 1988 by a Psychologist and Social Worker with the shared belief that even the most challenging individuals could live successfully in the community, Strive began as a modest group home for three young adults with developmental disabilities from the former Woodlands Hospital.
Today, Strive serves individuals, not only adults with developmental disabilities, but also children, youth, and seniors with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complications, mental health issues, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural obstacles, and/or dementia. In addition to residential resources, Strive operates drop-in centres, community-based programs, and home-based services.
Strive’s service area has expanded from North Vancouver to Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, as well as the Sunshine Coast. Most of our programs are fully CARF accredited.
This grass roots agency now serves over 700 individuals, with headquarters based in beautiful Burnaby, BC. http://striveliving.ca/
