Streetohome Foundation Receives $100,000 from Pacific Blue Cross for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution from Pacific Blue Cross’ Community Connection Health Foundation in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will support the development of 147 supportive housing units located at 215 West 2nd Avenue in Vancouver. The building, developed in partnership between Streetohome Foundation, the Province of B.C., and the City of Vancouver, will support individuals who are dealing with mental health and addictions issues, and also people who have been chronically homeless.

Streetohome Foundation Receives $366,000 from Radcliffe Foundation to Support Vancouver’s First Rent Bank

Today Streetohome Foundation announced a $366,000 contribution from Radcliffe Foundation to cover the loan portion of Vancouver’s first rent bank, a project that will provide a cost-effective solution to preventing homelessness caused by short-term financial reasons such as the inability to pay the next month’s rent or utility cut-off due to overdue bills. Streetohome’s funding partners, who will pay the operating costs of the Rent Bank, include the Vancouver Foundation and the City of Vancouver. The funds will be managed and administered by Network of Inner City Community Services Society (NICCSS). Other partners include UBC Department of Economics, BC Hydro Power Smart, and Vancity.

Streetohome Foundation Receives $1.2 Million from Vancity for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $1.2 Million contribution from Vancity Credit Union in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the renovation of Taylor Manor, located at Boundary and Adanac, and the addition of a three-storey annex to the site. The renewal of this heritage building is also supported through a partnership with the City of Vancouver, and will provide 56 supported housing units and facilities for homeless people with mental illness and addictions.

Streetohome Foundation Receives $200,000 for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $200,000 contribution from the Carraresi Foundation in memory of Augusto Carraresi, to help break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the renovation of Taylor Manor, located at Boundary and Adanac, and the addition of a three-storey annex to the site. The renewal of this heritage building is also supported through a partnership with the City of Vancouver, and will provide 56 supported housing units and facilities for homeless individuals with mental illness and addictions.

Silver Wheaton Contributes $1.5 Million to Streetohome Foundation for Supportive Housing for Homeless Women and Families

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a significant contribution of $1.5 million from Silver Wheaton, in support of Streetohome’s $26.5 million capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. The donation is earmarked for a brand new development located at 606 Powell Street that will provide 147 units for women and their children, as well as single women who are currently homeless or living in sub-standard housing. This gift will assist with the challenges many women face in raising their children, and highlight the importance of keeping families together by providing services that help promote stability and well-being for the whole family.

Streetohome Foundation Receives Support for Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth and Adults

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received two generous commitments in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. CIBC and Canadian Western Bank have both contributed generously to the campaign in support of the housing development at 1134 Burrard Street. The building, which is supported by Streetohome Foundation’s capital campaign, will provide homes for 141 youth and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Province of B.C. and the City of Vancouver broke ground today on the site, which is scheduled for completion in July 2013.

Streetohome Foundation Receives $375,000 from Coast Capital Savings to Support Housing for Youth

Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $375,000 contribution from Coast Capital Savings in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the housing development at 2465 Fraser Street to provide 103 supported housing units, of which 30 units will be dedicated to youth between the ages of 16 and 24.