Homelessness Services Association BC (HSABC) is proud to launch its inaugural annual conference September 19-21, 2018. The conference will be a wonderful opportunity to meet and network with professionals in the homelessness serving sector over three days of practical training and education. Conference attendees can also sign up for a selection of tours that will explore a range of innovative programs and shelters that provide support for people experiencing homelessness in Metro Vancouver communities.
St. Paul’s The HUB
Streetohome is partnering with St Paul’s Hospital to build a space – the ‘HUB’ – that includes 10 clinical treatment spaces and a transitional centre including common lounge, kitchen, overnight accommodation with bathroom and shower facilities for eight individuals. The HUB will serve those living with severe addictions and mental health issues.
Olivia Skye
Streetohome partnered with Atira Women’s Resource Society to develop Olivia Skye (41 East Hastings), a 198 unit mixed-income building in the Downtown Eastside. This development has market rentals, rent geared to income units (maximum rent 30% of income), and supportive housing all under one roof. Streetohome’s funding went towards 52 supportive housing units for women-led couples who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. … Read More
Olivia Skye building opens
Streetohome Foundation President and CEO Rob Turnbull thanked the Carraresi and MariaMarina Foundations for their generous support of the Olivia Skye building – which officially opened today.
Annex 2 Housing
Streetohome partnered with Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) to create housing that meets the needs of homeless youth including those who are Indigenous, identify as LGBTQ2S, and/or are transitioning out of foster care or juvenile detention. The project included the purchase of a six to seven bedroom home in East Vancouver and will build on the success of the Annex that … Read More
National Bank Private Banking 1859 invests in addressing homelessness
Streetohome has received a $20,000 donation from National Bank Private Banking 1859 to fund supportive housing and homeless prevention initiatives.
Streetohome’s Downtown connection
Since its inception in 2008, Streetohome has contributed more than $31M from the private sector to leverage a variety of projects and programs including 1335 units of supportive housing, the Vancouver Rent Bank, WorkWithUs and Supporting Tenants, Enabling Pathways.
Goldcorp’s $5 million gift to Streetohome
Over the past five years, Goldcorp has contributed over $120 million to communities to support education, health, community development and the arts. In 2010, Goldcorp was one of the first private sector donors, contributing $5 million to Streetohome to build homes for the homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Bell Let’s Talk Day
People with poor mental health are more likely to be homeless. Homelessness, in turn, amplifies poor mental health. (Homeless Hub). It’s a cruel cycle.
Sequoia and Alder House
Streetohome partnered with Pacific Community Resources Society to provide housing for youth who are struggling to find and maintain safe, supportive, and affordable places to live. Many of the youth are transitioning into adulthood while exiting from government care. This supportive housing provides opportunities for youth to stabilize, feel safe, gain life skills and independence. Recognizing that youth have different … Read More
