Pup-n-Cup Cafe & Shop program of the Diversity Den Society

06/08/2026

We are so honored to have been nominated for the Changemaker and Community Impact awards!
The Vernon Women in Business Women of the Year event was amazing and I feel so lucky to have stood shoulder to so many incredible and inspirational women! And, to have such an amazing team by my side, daily!

Our team together are changing lives. With community support, we will continue to build opportunities for more skill development, connection, creativity and belonging and create an inclusive community!

06/08/2026

Have you seen our upcoming activities?

We have fun and creative art projects happening this month at the the cafe! Cost is by donation only!

https://www.diversityden.ca/calendar-of-events

Or just grab a drink and snack and ask us for a hint about our exciting upcoming surprise :-)

Tell us in the comments about an activity, event, game or support group meet up you want us to host!

06/05/2026

We are extremely grateful to all of our fabulous volunteers...

But, we are also so lucky to have such amazing friends that join us Thursdays and many Tuesdays for fun and laughter. You bring joy, community and support to our cafe and lives! Thank you!!
Angela Johnson and Ava, Kallie Glaicar and Kaydee, Matthew Boyes, Sarah Holland, Sara and Taylor, Mary Adamson 💖

05/31/2026

Its the first day of
Accessibility means different things to different people....
To some it could be, can I drive there?
To some it could be, are there stairs, objects in the way, enough lighting, information in accessible formats, inclusive people, supports and so much more!
From visiting a friend, a home to live in, to getting food, accessing basic services and participating in community.
Access should be for everyone!
Try it....
Wear a blindfold and walk with a white cane downtown to the barber.

Use a wheelchair to go get a coffee or groceries.

Tell us about what AccessAbility means to you!

05/31/2026

We are just about finished merging and adding to our Website! Whew! What a learning curve.

Would love feedback on our site and changes :-)
Don't worry artists, the Artist Corner page will be complete soon with many sliding photo galleries :-)

www.diversityden.ca

Stay tuned for a few pieces of EXCITING news coming up soon!

In the meantime, tell us about your favorite artist or creative items in our shop!
I personally feel so emotional about the "Bond" series of paintings! (There is a Beagle!) :-) 🐕🐈

The Diversity Den Society is an emerging nonprofit in Vernon BC that provides a safe and welcoming space for people with diverse-abilities to explore art, music, digital literacy, social connection, belonging and volunteer and employment positions and support in our partner; the Pup-n-Cup Family Caf...

05/28/2026

Many of you know or know of Anakin. But, we have a lot of new members on this amazing page and I want to take this opportunity to introduce the newcomers to Anakin.

Who is he?
Anakin is a 24-year-old young man who lives with legal blindness, a few neurological health conditions and autism. No stranger to facing oppressive systems, socially-constructed barriers, acceptance in the face of hardship and resilience like no other.

Anakin decided he wanted a place of belonging. One with few limits, created from determination and connection, driven by compassion and inclusion and expanded by teamwork and community.

Anakin envisioned the Diversity Den Society and the community around him is helping his dream become a beautiful reality.

He also likes to play guitar, tell wild stories and plays a great game of MTG.
Feel free to say Hi next time you stop by and know that his life experiences have shaped who we are and what we do ❤️

05/27/2026

We get asked a lot about how people can help the Diversity Den Society and what our needs are.

We are in the process of fundraising to install an accessible washroom on our main level and we also have the opportunity to gain more space for our Cafe in the front of the building that we are located in. In order for us to do both of those things, fundraising and sponsorship are key!

We are also already planning our huge one year anniversary bash for the week of August 1st where we will have an exciting silent auction, many prizes to be won, and some fun games to play!

www.diversityden.ca/donate
Check out this link for ways that you can help us reach our goals. You can also make monthly donations on the donation form to our profile on Canada Helps!

Our current item needs list is as follows:
A dual head espresso machine
A small L-shaped bench
A small cafe table with four white solid chairs
Supplies to make dream catchers
Blue asphalt paint (for the accessible parking stall).

This sponsorship directly creates meaningful employment opportunities, workplace skill development, and increased independence.

05/21/2026

500!!!!!
Yes, Five Hundred followers!
Wow!
Thank you to each one of our followers for your support, belief in what we do and why we do it!

We are evolving because of you! With you by our side, we bridge gaps, lead with compassion and strive for an inclusive community ❤️

05/20/2026

We've been open for a wee bit of time but, we've made a GIANT impact!

Here are just a few facts and figures from our Impact Report!
We are proud and we are grateful.
Do you want to be a part of us removing barriers and increasing accessibility in our space?

Let's change more lives together ❤️