Heather Ney’s leadership has made a huge difference in the lives of some of the valley’s most vulnerable citizens.

The Comox Valley Transition Society (CVTS) provides safety, support and care for women, children and families affected by violence, offering a lifeline in moments of crisis. As Executive Director, Heather Ney has made a lasting difference in the lives of some of the Valley's most vulnerable people.

Heather has grown CVTS beyond the support and refuge services of Lilli House. She led the opening and operation of Amethyst House, a social detox and supportive recovery program for women.

She is a founding member of the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness and has taken on many roles there. She stepped up when the Connect drop-in moved from the library, when the city opened the Lewis Centre showers during COVID, and when BC Housing provided temporary shelter at the Courtenay Travelodge. When the coalition was approved to offer overnight services at Connect, she even worked some overnight shifts herself.

Heather also helped launch the Comox Valley Coldest Night of the Year walk in partnership with the Dawn to Dawn Action on Homelessness Society. Over seven years, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for people who are hungry, hurting and homeless.