Streetohome provided $160,000 in capital funding to Atira Women’s Resource Society towards the renovation of the seventh floor of Bridge Housing for Women (100 East Cordova Street). Now open as the Sue Bujold Floor, it offers eight supported living units for women with chronic illness, allowing the women to be appropriately housed until their health improves or they reach the end of their lives.
Vancouver Rent Bank saves residents from losing their homes
In its first year of operation, the Vancouver Rent Bank (VRB) program has prevented evictions for over 200 people through the use of small, interest-free loans to help them through a temporary financial crisis.
Atira Oneesan Container Housing
Streetohome Foundation provided $240,000 towards Atira’s Container Housing, an innovative housing program for women who are who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in unsafe/precarious housing.
Marguerite Ford Apartments
Individuals dealing with addictions issues often have difficulty finding appropriate housing solutions. In partnership with RainCity Housing and Support Society, Sanford Housing Society, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome committed $20 million to develop eight city sites, including the 147 unit Marguerite ford apartments at West 2nd Ave.
Housing for at-risk adults and youth coming soon to Vancouver
Construction is underway on the 12th new supportive housing development in Vancouver, a 99-unit development for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Streetohome Foundation raises $26.5 million
Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce today that we have reached our fundraising goal of $26.5 million, completing our current capital campaign and making a significant step forward in helping our community break the cycle of homelessness.
Sanford Apartments
About 85 percent of individuals who are homeless have challenges with mental illness. In partnership with the Sanford Housing Society, the MPA Society, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome committed a portion of $20 million to develop this 62 unit project at 7th & Fir, as part of its overall commitment to building eight city sites.
Streetohome Foundation Provides Supportive Housing for People Coping with Mental Illness
Today Streetohome Foundation officially opened its first newly developed building as part of its campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. In partnership with the City of Vancouver and the Province of B.C., Streetohome is helping build over 1,100 new homes for those in need. For this particular building, Streetohome Foundation and its supporters provided approximately $1.24 million towards the cost of the building.
Streetohome Foundation Receives $100,000 from Pacific Blue Cross for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution from Pacific Blue Cross’ Community Connection Health Foundation in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will support the development of 147 supportive housing units located at 215 West 2nd Avenue in Vancouver. The building, developed in partnership between Streetohome Foundation, the Province of B.C., and the City of Vancouver, will support individuals who are dealing with mental health and addictions issues, and also people who have been chronically homeless.
Streetohome Foundation Receives $366,000 from Radcliffe Foundation to Support Vancouver’s First Rent Bank
Today Streetohome Foundation announced a $366,000 contribution from Radcliffe Foundation to cover the loan portion of Vancouver’s first rent bank, a project that will provide a cost-effective solution to preventing homelessness caused by short-term financial reasons such as the inability to pay the next month’s rent or utility cut-off due to overdue bills. Streetohome’s funding partners, who will pay the operating costs of the Rent Bank, include the Vancouver Foundation and the City of Vancouver. The funds will be managed and administered by Network of Inner City Community Services Society (NICCSS). Other partners include UBC Department of Economics, BC Hydro Power Smart, and Vancity.
