The John Howard Society of North Island

John Howard has served community justice and social services needs on northern Vancouver Island for 56 years. Beginning as a branch of The John Howard Society of Vancouver Island in 1967, the organization was incorporated as The John Howard Society of North Island (John Howard) in 1989 and has continued to work tirelessly towards building safer and healthier communities ever since. A non-profit society, John Howard provides services to children, youth, adults, and families with diverse needs. Its 13 locations include offices and residential programs, but its work also takes it into schools, homes, and other parts of communities. It takes a holistic approach, recognizing that safer, healthier communities are created through the combined and diverse efforts of citizens, organizations, and governments, and it works cooperatively with a broad spectrum of partners in pursuit of its Mission: to provide programs and support to help children, youth, adults, and families lead safer, healthier lives.