It is important to have a better understanding of regional social assets and community capacity. Social assets are the resources and abilities of people and organizations within a community that contribute to social well-being. To support work in social cohesion, work is well underway in identifying the region’s social capital and assets, as well as assisting in the development of a regional social procurement framework.

The City of Powell River and qathet Regional District are members of the Coastal Communities Social Procurement Initiative. To learn more, visit their website.