Congratulations from all of us at Streetohome to Frank Giustra (@Frank_Giustra), Board Member, on receiving the Dalai Lama Humanitarian Award. His Holiness presented awards to Frank, and business leaders John Volken and Djavad Mowafaghian, whose vision and leadership have exemplified a compassionate spirit that has changed lives.
111 Princess
The opportunity to address mental health issues while living in safe housing greatly increases an individual’s chances of achieving stability and independence. In partnership with the Portland Hotel Society, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome committed $20 million to develop eight city sites, including this 139 unit project.
1134 Burrard
Homeless youth are exposed to more physical abuse, illness and mental health issues than their peers. In partnership with the The Kettle, Family Services of Greater Vancouver, the Province of BC and the City of Vancouver, Streetohome has committed $20 million to develop eight city sites, including this 141 unit project. Thirty of the units will be committed to youth aged 16 to 24.
Bridge Housing – Sue Bujold floor
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.
