Giving people a path to a better life HOPE See More Read our stories and see how we've given hope to others. The key to a good one is the people in it. HOME See More See the housing successes that we've been a part of since 2008. Enabling access to those in need. HELP See more Supports that help people in need find success in their life.

The Stool

Searching for long-term outcomes that will change lives and build futures

People need more than just a roof over their head. The stool represents what it takes to truly address homelessness and make a lasting foundational impact.

Safety & Belonging

Personal, gender, spiritual, and cultural safety; sense of belonging; inclusiveness, community, and integration.

The Streetohome Stool
Housing is only one of several dimensions of any thriving citizen.  Individuals with lived experience of, or at-risk for homelessness may have multiple unmet needs.

Housing Needs

Family reunification, independent housing, shelter, supportive housing, addiction treatment / recovery housing.

Health & Wellness

Care for problematic substance use, mental health challenges, and physical well-being, including vision, hearing, and dental health.

Employment

Labour market engagement and purposeful activity by connecting employers with employees and organizations with volunteers.

Training & Skills

Life skills development; high school equivalency; continuing education; knowledge and skills certification; work readiness skills and job training.

Legal Support

Legal issues resolution including immigration, justice system involvement, securing government benefits, family law, housing, and employment rights.

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Safety & Belonging

Personal, gender, spiritual, and cultural safety; sense of belonging; inclusiveness, community, and integration.

Housing Needs

Family reunification, independent housing, shelter, supportive housing, addiction treatment / recovery housing.

Health & Wellness

Care for problematic substance use, mental health challenges, and physical well-being, including vision, hearing, and dental health.

Employment

Labour Market engagement and purposeful activity by connecting employers with employees and organizations with volunteers.

Training & Skills

Life Skills development; high school equivalency; continuing education; knowledge and skills certification; work readiness skills and job training.

Legal Support

Legal issues resolution including immigration, justice system involvement, securing government benefits, family law, housing, and employment rights.

Housing is only one of several dimensions of any thriving citizen.  Individuals with lived experience of, or at-risk for homelessness may have multiple unmet needs.

Supportive Housing

Since 2008, Streetohome has contributed capital to the construction of 24 buildings across Vancouver that have already providing homes for over 2,500+ individuals including youth, single adults, couples, families, and seniors.

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Support Services

Streetohome identifies, brokers, and leverages compelling support services, in partnership with leading non-profit service providers, to promote client engagement and the fulfillment of unmet needs leading to improved outcomes.

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Support where it's needed

Streetohome addresses multiple unmet needs
Streetohome’s role is a trusted agent and advisor for innovative change in preventing and addressing homelessness as well as its impact on Vancouver. Streetohome brokers the private sector into taking smart risks in adapting, integrating, and validating evidence-based initiatives. This work includes thorough and ongoing assessment to ensure accountability for system synergies, efficiencies, and outcomes.

Numbers at-a-glance

We've supported
0
supportive housing + recovery projects.
Since 2008, Streetohome has committed
$0
toward supportive housing and prevention projects.
We've helped over
0
individuals overcome their struggles

Leading the Way

The Streetohome Board and Board Committees are comprised of community leaders from the private, public and non-profit sectors. There are over 150 volunteers behind Streetohome’s success.
Our Board

Alex's Story

Gaining a New Found Confidence
Walking in with a backpack full with notes and textbooks, Alex exudes confidence. He just finished one of his psychology classes, and will be going to study…
Read his story

Olivia's Story

Finding a place at home
17 years ago, Olivia moved to Vancouver with her partner, and had a happy, healthy son. A lot has happened since – her family has grown, and she recently separated…
Read her story

Dan's Story

Getting their old life back
Five years ago, Dan left Ontario to begin a new chapter in Vancouver with his girlfriend. Things didn’t work out, and he soon found himself homeless and making a decision…
Read his story