As you drive down Clark Drive, you’ll notice a stunning mural of butterflies and moths at the corner of Clark and Frances. The mural symbolizes transformation and hope and provides a beautiful façade for 620 Clark Drive – the new location of the Kettle Society’s Recovery Café.
Becoming part of a community = Better outcomes for all
“I heard about Streetohome 12 years ago from friends who spoke highly of their work around housing and mental health. My wife, Heather, and I had led fundraising efforts for depression research at UBC, and my interest in that and Streetohome’s work aligned. The more time you spend with Streetohome, the greater the realization becomes that while mental health and/or substance use may be a component for some, for others – it is plain old bad luck,” says Lloyd Craig, Streetohome Board Co-Vice-Chair and former CEO, Coast Capital Savings.
A Place of Radical Hospitality & Loving Accountability
Streetohome is proud to partner with the Kettle Society to open the first Recovery Café in Canada. A property was purchased by a donor, five-year operations seed funding support was committed by Streetohome, and prospective members were excited at the news. When the opening was delayed due to extensive renovations needed, three donors stepped up to fund a pop-up location ensuring prospective members wouldn’t need to wait to start building a better future for themselves.
Building Hope and Possibility
“The new UGM Women and Families Centre is a transformational program that will take women, and women with children, off the streets and give them a safe place to call home for as long as they need – fostering independence and creating a positive ripple effect for those it serves,” says Don McQuaid, Managing Director, World Housing.
Stepping Up to Create a Two-for-One Solution
In times of crisis, individuals and organizations show leadership by stepping up to fill a need. As we faced the initial onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, one such leader was Frank Giustra, CEO of the Fiore Group, and founder of The Giustra Foundation.
National Bank Delivers Meals to Families Across Canada
On a sunny day in Vancouver, three National Bank Private Banking 1859 employees were busy loading their cars with freshly prepared meals. The meals were a part of National Bank’s Canada-wide community event to unite employees and clients alike in supporting their local communities by providing nutritious food to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Making Transformational Change
As you drive down Clark Drive, you’ll notice a stunning mural of butterflies and moths at the corner of Clark and Frances. The mural symbolizes transformation and hope and provides a beautiful façade for 620 Clark Drive – the new location of the Kettle Society’s Recovery Café.
Changing Lives & Helping Youth Achieve What’s Important
It takes a village to raise a child, and no one knows it better than those who work with youth directly in supporting them through their challenges. Recognizing that youth have different needs than adults, the Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) opened two new youth support recovery homes in Vancouver in 2018, with help from Coast Capital Savings.
Better Futures for Youth, Families and Society
“Family is everything for me,” says Francesco Aquilini, in his office at Rogers Arena. “It’s the foundation of our society. That’s what a country is, families coming together. The minute the family breaks down, society breaks down.”
Odlum Brown: small acts of kindness pay big dividends
Debra Hewson’s dad would often say, “The true test of a person’s character is what they do when no one is watching.” And that’s what makes Debra the proudest of Odlum Brown’s history of philanthropy over the company’s 94 years. “For every public act of giving, there are 10 unheralded acts of community kindness and support for those less privileged,” says Debra.
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