Every business case KPMG has developed for Streetohome has built a solid plan for innovative models that fill gaps in the homelessness service system and help individuals move along their preferred life path. We are pleased to announce that the recent Smart Cities – Life Intentions business case has won KPMG’s National Social Impact Award. Not only that, but the dedicated team of volunteer consultants have decided to donate the prize money back to Streetohome.
Streetohome Acknowledges Ida Goodreau’s Passing
It is with great sadness that Streetohome acknowledges Ida Goodreau’s passing. Ida was a founding Streetohome Board member (2008) and served as Co-chair of Streetohome’s Finance & Audit Committee and Employment Access Committee.
Recovery Community Centres
Recovery Community Centres (RCCs) are locatable sources of community-based psychosocial recovery support beyond the clinical setting, helping members achieve sustained recovery by building and successfully mobilizing personal, social and community resources. An RCC delivers peer-to-peer recovery support services using its volunteer force as the deliverers of these services. In addition to the one-on-one recovery coaching, skill-building workshops, targeted support groups, socials, recreation opportunities, motivational enhancement, resume development and special topic discussion groups, form part of the various programs delivered at an RCC.
Influencing and Creating Change
Two years ago, Streetohome, thanks to in-kind support from KPMG, led the development of a business case for a new addiction recovery housing pathway – Addiction Recovery Community Housing (ARCH). The new model ensures supported transitions between early recovery housing (including withdrawal management), addiction treatment housing, recovery supportive housing and continuing self-care in the community (Recovery Community Centre). With fewer people falling out of the system at transition points, the ARCH model promises improved outcomes in terms of individuals’ housing, health & wellness, skills & training, employment as well as legal and advocacy goals.
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.
One-on-one with Lara Dauphinee
Lara Dauphinee is the managing director of the Fiore Group – a private firm managing a broad portfolio of private equity investments and companies. In addition to Streetohome Foundation, she serves as director of Pure Freedom YYOGA Wellness Inc., The Great Ontario Food Company, The Giustra Foundation, VGH + UBC Hospital Foundation, CKNW Kids’ Fund and sits on an executive committee at the International Crisis Group. She is actively involved in Forum for Women’s Entrepreneurs and co-chairs the annual Pitch for the Purse Competition. Prior to the Fiore Group, Lara served from 2001 to 2011 as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Premier of British Columbia. Lara has been recognized as BC’s most influential women (2016) and BC’s 100 Women of Influence (2010), and has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012). Lara is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario.
Streetohome has agreements for the UGM Women and Families Centre and the Salvation Army’s Vancouver Harbour Light
Homelessness prevention is a strong focus for Streetohome and our current efforts are directed at filling gaps in the homelessness service system with sustainable solutions.
Turning Point Holds 12th Annual Making Recovery a Reality Gala
Turning Point held its 12th Annual Making Recovery a Reality Gala with Chris Gailus of Global BC as emcee, and Howard Blank as auctioneer. Rob Lowe, actor, author and producer, was the guest speaker of the night, captivating the crowd with his honesty, wit and entertaining stories of addiction, recovery, friendship and the entertainment industry.
Homeward Bound
Some homeless individuals in Vancouver have migrated to the city with plans and dreams for their future. Unfortunately, high rents, a tight job market and/or adverse life events (e.g., relationship break-up, medical crisis, job loss, etc.) can result in these individuals becoming at-risk for homelessness or even living in an emergency shelter.
