Shelley Magwood is one of the founding members of the Equality Project Society and served as its Executive Director and Financial Director until 2025. She initiated the project by bringing community members together to glean surplus food, prepare meals in their homes, and deliver them to individuals in need. What began as a grassroots effort has since grown into a registered charity supporting residents in Cache Creek, Ashcroft, and the surrounding area.
The Society provides access to nutritious food, essential supplies, and a safe, welcoming space for connection. Operating three to four days each week, it offers consistent, community-based support in a region with limited services. Shelley guided the development of programs to address food insecurity, homelessness, substance use, and social isolation. She also advanced service expansion, including the establishment of a warming centre during extreme winter conditions and the exploration of emergency shelter options.
Guided by a commitment to serve God and others and supported by her background as an Emergency Medical Assistant, Dispatcher, and in office management, Shelley brought practical expertise in health and safety to the organization. She secured funding, built strong community partnerships, and supported the Society’s growth. Her work has strengthened local capacity and improved access to essential services for vulnerable populations.
