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.
Walking softly, leaving a big imprint
Penny Nardelli is accustomed to walking gently in the world, quietly leaving a big imprint in people’s lives through thoughtful and deliberate deeds. When her friend, the late businesswoman and philanthropist, Virginia Greene asked her to sit on the fledgling Streetohome Board in 2008, she was hesitant to take on such a prominent role.
Home means a bright family future
Zahra and Silvia are two single mothers living in YWCA housing who found the support needed to provide a better life for their daughters. Walking into YWCA Como Lake Gardens, you enter a warm, family friendly apartment building. With a common room full of toys, a large play area and well-kept communal garden, it is the kind of housing any mother would want to live in with her child.
Finding the words: Kris’s Story
When he was just 13 years old, Kris went down to the kitchen to find a letter with his father’s name on it. When he opened it, he slowly realized it was in his mother’s handwriting. She was telling her husband that she was leaving him and their three children. One week later, his father died in a car crash. Kris was devastated.
Finding Help & Offering it: Kathy’s Story
When Kathy and her young son with disabilities were at risk of homelessness and needed help, she turned to the YWCA’s Single Mothers’ Support Services and affordable housing program. She eventually returned to school to become a community support worker and now gives back through her work.
