Photo Credit: Justin Wu and Kia Communities in Motion
We’ve been operating for over 20 years and have evolved to be the “go-to” resource for recycling in the Penticton area. And we can’t do it without our valued employees who bravely live with and work through barriers, and who come to PACE for employment that is supportive and inclusive.
PACE is dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for people living with barriers, through recycling programs. By meeting people where they are at, and providing a work environment that is inclusive, flexible and understanding, we remove many of the barriers experienced by the population we serve, to finding and maintaining employment.
To create a collective of social organisations, social enterprises/entrepreneurs and community resources that work together to help marginalised populations achieve better health and wellness, integration back into the workplace, financial stability, and to find their purpose.
Equity — we recognize every person has their own individual needs, and we try to remove as many obstacles as possible to their finding and maintaining meaningful employment.
Sustainability — we are guided by the 4 Pillars of Sustainability: human, social, environmental and economic. We are committed to helping create a sustainable future for our workers, our community and the land we live, work and play on.
Collaboration — we ensure everyone at PACE has a voice at the table and is encouraged to share ideas and provide feedback. The growth and direction of PACE is guided by the members and their lived experiences and all can take great pride in what they’ve helped create. “Nothing about us, without us.”
Compassion — we suspend judgement and preconceived biases, and treat people with respect, kindness and understanding.
“The Public should know that the PACE board is composed of people just like them who care a whole lot. And that’s how these things take off! Sky’s the limit with everyone’s ideas. Large boards have a high impact in the community; more ideas and more people to see it through.”
Cliff Fraser
Board Member
“PACE has changed in many ways in the 2 years I’ve been here. One thing I’ve noticed is that the business E-Waste Pickup event has gotten more attention. It is awesome to help these businesses out and get donations for the sales/retail side of PACE.”
Anonymous
E-Waste Crew Manager
“PACE has been a supportive partner to the ‘Piers for Peers’ program for over a year. We appreciate the flexibility, supportive and inclusive approach that PACE fosters as well as the opportunity to provide our peers with an introduction to employment.”
Vashti Sullivan
PIERs, Peer Employment Coordinator
“I am proud to be a part of PACE because PACE recognizes that conventional work isn’t for everybody and that it is OKAY! Great to see organizations that offer ‘non-conventional’ work and are flexible with their scheduling.”
Leanne O’Grady
PACE Board Member
“It is amazing to work with PACE, who employs people with barriers, to bring people back into the work force! Everyone takes such pride in their work!”
Wendy Bennett
RDOS, Solid Waste Facilities Coordinator
“Something that everyone should know about PACE is that every dollar spent at PACE goes to the people. There is no one person that benefits from PACE doing well. It truly is a team and one that’s devoted to helping and assisting its people as much as it can.”
Nicole B.
Bookkeeper
“As a tax payer you want your current landfill to last as long as possible! The cost alone to start a new landfill would cost taxpayers millions of dollars. PACE is doing some very important things to keep this place (Campbell Mountain Landfill) alive.”
Don Hamilton
RDOS, Solid Waste Facilities Supervisor
“I’ve received many compliments about the TV pallets that PACE does; ‘best stacked pallets that they pick up’; ‘they are balanced perfectly’; ‘never falls over’.”
Don Hamilton
RDOS, Solid Waste Facilities Supervisor
The company I work for (The Battery Doctors) besides picking up or recycling products, we also collect a number of dangerous hazardous waste products. Without companies like PACE to collect and sort the material, the hazardous products would most likely be deposited in our landfills where a large number of items are biodegradable.”
Gord Gardner
The Battery Doctors
“The Public probably doesn’t realize the reduction of mattresses per year that PACE has done. If PACE had not disassemble and recycled the mattresses & box springs, the air space the mattresses could have taken up could be compared to the size of a hockey arena!”
Wendy Bennett
RDOS, Solid Waste Facilities Coordinator
Thank you to our supporters, who help create positive social and environmental change! You are a big part of our village!
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