About Us

The Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is made up of a committed group of strong Christian leaders in the community. They have voluntarily devoted hours of selfless work, time and focus into The Equality Project and it wouldn't be what it is today without the guidance, imagination and love that God has blessed them with.

Photo courtesy of: Laryn Gilmour

Shelley Magwood

Executive  & Financial Director

 

It was with peace in my heart that I gave my formal resignation to the Board of Directors, on October 14, 2025, due to personal reasons. 

 

 

 

The Equality Project has a strong and dedicated Board of Directors who have a desire and commitment to keep the project going, with some major changes.  They are seeking a volunteer to replace me, as soon as possible, in the area of Finance and Administration.  If you have a desire to make a difference in peoples lives and have some time to be part of the team of volunteers, please reach out to Briggy, Suzanne or Julia at the project.  250-457-6485 or email info@theequalityproject.ca.

 

 

 

It has been a blessing to be used by the Lord to help build this project to what it is today! 

 

Suzanne Foster

Interim Board Chair/Treasurer

I am a new resident to Cache Creek and have only been here for a year.  I feel privileged to help out at The Equality Project and have been helping since the fall of 2021.  

I do have some experience with the Westbank Food Bank and the Chase Hamper Society (Chase Food Bank). I was a Councilor and sometimes prayer warrior in Westbank, as well as the Society Treasurer in Chase. I enjoy working together with the staff and volunteers at The Equality Project and hope to continue for some time. Thanks be to God for the opportunity to help out in any way I can!


Briggy Schroeder

Director of Public Relations

I have been a long-time volunteer at the Equality Project serving in the kitchen and meeting people in the dining room.  I love being there and even my family (husband Curt and our five kids) have come to serve occasionally. Being able to help those in need has always been on my heart and I am thankful for what God has been doing and will continue to do at the Equality Project.

 

Julia Dupras

Director

Hello! My name is Julia Dupras. I moved to Ashcroft in August 2021. I retired in April 2021 and my last job was working as a Dietary Aide at Valhaven Care Home in Abbotsford, BC. I worked there for 12-1/2 years.

 

I enjoy working and serving others. I believe everyone deserves respect and tolerance. We are all equal at the foot of the cross.