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
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.
