Strategic Plan

Introduction – President’s Message

Well, it’s finally here—Vinge & Associates second-ever Strategic Plan.

At its core, Vinge’s strategy has always been informed by our values: being per-son-centered, family-centered, transparent, and to give the persons we serve the best possible quality of life. This plan works with those core values as its foundation, and outlines more concretely what we want to work towards over the next period of years to build on those values.

The development of this plan was slow. Our first Strategic Plan, launched in 2019, was disrupted by a global pandemic. The effect that had on the lives of everyone, staffing, and Vinge’s capacity to deliver services was startling, but it served as a good reminder that strategy needs to be thoughtful and flexible.

That plan was extended by two years while we focused on recovery and planning for the future. Since that plan, we’ve also grown, adding additional programs in Langley, Surrey, and Victoria, as well as licensing a new home in North Vancouver. Expanding services through this period has required careful planning, and we are thrilled we were able to welcome new folks to the Vinge community despite all the external challenges.

This plan, which comes at a crucial moment, is the best plan Vinge could have to build off its current momentum and continue to build the quality of its services. It is at a time where we are no longer living in the resource-short shadow of the early post-Covid years, and simply staying alive was top of mind. It is at a time where I am planning for my transition to retirement. Seeing how this plan has come together assures me – as I hope it assures all of you – that Vinge will continue to aim to provide the best Community Living and Nursing services.

Here’s to another four years of health, wellbeing, and importantly, fun for all of the persons we serve, their family, and all the people who support them.

Augustus Kops