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
Frames for Film Program looking for youth to participate in film making project
The Frames Film Program provides opportunities for multi-barriered youth (ages 16 to 30) to learn the basics of filmmaking in a supportive and fun environment – at no cost.
STEP Program
Supporting Tenants, Enabling Pathways (STEP) is the first program in the province to assist self-identified individuals who are ready to move on with their lives and towards self-sufficiency. This project will provide a means to optimize the use of supportive housing – a limited and expensive community resource – and better steward the generous contributions from Streetohome donors who contributed to the construction of over 1300 new units.
WorkWithUs
Research consistently shows that people who have experienced homelessness want to work and that a substantial number can secure and retain jobs, but need help overcoming barriers to employment.
Frank Giustra and Hugh Magee: to be inducted into Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Streetohome Foundation Board Member Frank Giustra and long-time Streetohome supporter, Hugh Magee, who will be inducted into the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame in May 2018.
Streetohome Foundation President speaks at Housing Central Conference
Rob Turnbull, President and CEO of the Streetohome Foundation, joined Dr. Emmy Tiderington, an assistant professor and researcher at the State University of New Jersey, for a thought leaders discussion on the challenges and opportunities of implementing a “Moving On” initiative at the Housing Central Conference today. New York already has an established program, while BC is just getting ready to launch a pilot with 100 residents.
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.
