Westlake United Church Trust Information

We are assisting the residents of Westlake Village who were previously living in shacks and have now been rehoused in low-cost government housing, to improve their quality of life and to become a self-sustaining, thriving community. WUCT has renovated the Commando Hall for use as a Community Centre and is running a registered pre-school called Emmanuel Educare Centre for 180 children aged 3-6 years. We also run a Community Advice Office and a crafts centre, where crafts such as beadwork and sewing is taught. Other projects include Adult Basic Education and Training, and a Second Hand Shop. There is an organic food garden which is run by women from the community. WUCT is in partnership with Department of Health and runs a home based care program. There is a registered nursing sister, 15 community/home based carers, including 2 Patient Advocates/Treatment Supporters, who visit and take care of sick people in their homes in Westlake, as well as the surrounding areas. They also facilitate 2 HIV support groups, and 3 chronic disease support groups for people with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. The Board of Trustees for the WUCT includes:Harold Stemmet (Chair)Chris HeibergJimmy SproctorDavid WalshDi ForesterVideo Tour of WUCT