Coco Cafe & Cedar Opportunities BC Society

10/06/2026

Have you voted yet? 👀

COCO is in the running for the $25,000 TELUS People’s Choice Award — and your vote can help us create more meaningful employment, training, and opportunities for people with diverse abilities.

It takes less than a minute. One vote per person. Every vote matters!

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TELUS Business

10/06/2026

LOVE COCO? VOTE COCO!
Help us win the Telus People's Choice Award.

https://www.telus.com/en/business/small/peopleschoicevoting?INCA=b2b_atl_swo_web_lp_button_voteswo2026

10/03/2026

WE WON!

We are incredibly proud to share that COCO Cafe has been named the 2026 TELUS Social Purpose Award winner!

This was a national competition with thousands of applicants from across Canada and just nine awards presented.

And here's something we're especially proud of:
COCO was the unanimous choice of the judges for the Social Purpose Award.
What an incredible recognition of our CHAMPs, our team, our volunteers, our families and this amazing community that has believed in COCO and our mission.
The award brings $10,000 to support our work - but there's one more opportunity within reach.

COCO is now in the running for the $25,000 People's Choice Award.
This time, the judges don't decide.
YOU DO!!!!
Please cast your ONE vote for COCO:
https://www.telus.com/en/business/small/peopleschoicevoting?INCA=b2b_atl_swo_web_lp_button_voteswo2026

Voting closes October 8 and there is one vote per person for the entire voting period.
Already voted? Please share this post and help us find our next vote.
Let's see what the COCO community can do!

08/19/2026

Happy 3rd Anniversary to Hullo Ferries! A great company, a great service and a great community partner.

07/14/2026

Serving fresh coffee, delicious food, and, if you’re lucky, one of Jacob’s signature winks every day at the new COCO Food Truck at Hullo Terminal Nanaimo

07/06/2026

Today marks a truly momentous day for COCO as we officially open our second location at the Hullo Ferries Nanaimo terminal! 🎉

We’re so excited to celebrate this incredible milestone alongside our amazing staff, community partners, supporters, volunteers, and friends who have helped make this dream a reality.

This isn’t just the opening of a second location. It represents more employment opportunities for people with diverse abilities, more inclusive workplaces, and the chance to introduce COCO’s mission to thousands of new people travelling through our community each week.

Every coffee poured, every sandwich served, and every purchase made helps create meaningful employment, build confidence, and open doors for individuals who too often face barriers to opportunity.

To everyone who has supported us along the way - thank you. This is your achievement too. ❤️

If you’re travelling with Hullo Ferries this summer, be sure to stop by and say hello. We’d love to see you!

Port of Nanaimo

07/01/2026

are you ready?

06/04/2026

🌿 Growing Community, One Planter at a Time 🌿

A big thank you to for helping us brighten up our patio with these beautiful planters!

Along with adding colour and welcoming our guests, many of these herbs will eventually make their way into our kitchen, adding fresh local flavour to the dishes we serve every day.

Partnerships like this are what community is all about: local businesses supporting one another and helping create something bigger together.

And while you're at it, make sure you stop by Holden Lake Farm and pick up some of their fresh strawberries 🍓 - they are absolutely incredible!

Thank you, Holden Lake Farm, for helping make COCO a little greener, a little brighter, and a little more delicious.

05/28/2026

COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED!

Many of you know that supporting inclusion and opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities is something very close to our hearts at COCO. ❤️

That’s why we’re proud to help spread the word about the upcoming Special Olympics Nanaimo Burger, Beverage & Silent Auction Night!

So many incredible Special Olympics athletes are also part of our COCO family - many of them medal winners who continue to inspire us every single day with their determination, teamwork, and spirit. 🏅

We see firsthand the confidence, friendships, independence, and joy that Special Olympics brings to our athletes and their families, and we’d love for our community to come together and support this amazing organization.

📍 Royal Canadian Legion – Nanaimo
📅 Saturday, June 6
🕔 5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $25

Enjoy a burger & beverage, bid on some fantastic silent auction items (including some COCO goodies), and help support local athletes across 14 year-round sports programs right here in Nanaimo.

Come out for a great night and help make a difference in the lives of some truly incredible athletes. 💙

05/21/2026

Check out the latest Act 3! Hint we might be featured along with some other amazing people and a Glitter update!

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