It was the most expensive lunch Chuck Jeannes ever had, but he was more than happy to pick-up the tab. Five million dollars to be exact. When Frank Giustra, an industry colleague on the Streetohome Board, asked Chuck to lunch, it was to explain the launch of a unique private/public partnership between Steetohome, the City of Vancouver and the province to address the issue of homelessness in the City.
Art & Life: Gary’s Story
As an artist, Gary was a great candidate for Vancouver Native Housing Society’s Skwachàys Artists’ Lodge where he spent three years until the spring of 2015. As a resident artist, he worked with the lodge’s architect to design one of Vancouver’s most beautiful residences.
Changing the status quo
Almost 70 years ago, 14 families in Vancouver banded together with their own limited funds to start the fledging financial cooperative, Vancity Credit Union. It was in response to a time when banks were refusing to lend money to buy homes in certain neighborhoods deemed too risky. They couldn’t have imagined that their upstart venture would become the largest credit union in Canada.
John McLernon inducted into Business Laureates Hall of Fame
Streetohome Board Chair John McLernon was inducted into the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame in May 2017. The award is bestowed to individuals with outstanding business achievements, enduring contributions to the province, as well as a deep commitment to the community.
YWCA Cause We Care House
Low income, single mothers with children are at particular risk of homelessness, and have been identified as a key target group for housing by Streetohome Foundation. Streetohome Foundation is proud to support YWCA’s Cause We Care House, a partnership with the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Public Library. This supportive housing project for single mothers and their children is part of the … Read More
Frank Giustra’s bleeding heart
Frank Giustra has always followed his heart – whether that’s ascending to the top of the heap in the mining industry, or charting a new course in the film industry. It’s his heart that first became engaged in the homeless issue. Once it was, his intellect kicked into high gear to find solutions to what was becoming an increasingly intractable issue in the city.
A lifelong dedication to helping the homeless
When Heather and Lloyd Craig’s lives intersected with homelessness more than 40 years ago, they had no idea it would become a lifelong preoccupation. She was a public health nurse working on the downtown eastside; he was a commercial banker working in the city core.
Howe Street
The combination of homelessness and HIV/AIDS can result in severe health concerns and expensive emergency services. In partnership with the McLaren Housing Society, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome has committed $20 million to develop eight city sites, including this 110 unit project located downtown at Howe Street for those living with HIV/AIDS. Residents will experience an improved quality of life by gaining access to health management and wellness programs, life skills programs demonstrating nutrition, housekeeping and budgeting; and links to case managers, education and employment programs.
Budzey Building
Streetohome is working with families to break the cycle of homelessness in this building dedicated to the needs of women and children. In partnership with RainCity Housing, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome committed $20 million to develop eight city sites, including this 147 unit project, with 41 suites set aside for women with children, and 105 for single women. RainCity Housing offers … Read More
Kwayatsut at 2465 Fraser
Youth at risk have special needs and require special supports to help them thrive. In partnership with the Vancouver Native Housing Society, Broadway Youth Resource Centre, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome committed $20 million to develop eight city sites, including this 99 unit project. Thirty of the units are dedicated to youth aged 16 to 24.
