Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $200,000 contribution from the Carraresi Foundation in memory of Augusto Carraresi, to help break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the renovation of Taylor Manor, located at Boundary and Adanac, and the addition of a three-storey annex to the site. The renewal of this heritage building is also supported through a partnership with the City of Vancouver, and will provide 56 supported housing units and facilities for homeless individuals with mental illness and addictions.
Silver Wheaton Contributes $1.5 Million to Streetohome Foundation for Supportive Housing for Homeless Women and Families
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a significant contribution of $1.5 million from Silver Wheaton, in support of Streetohome’s $26.5 million capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. The donation is earmarked for a brand new development located at 606 Powell Street that will provide 147 units for women and their children, as well as single women who are currently homeless or living in sub-standard housing. This gift will assist with the challenges many women face in raising their children, and highlight the importance of keeping families together by providing services that help promote stability and well-being for the whole family.
Streetohome Foundation Receives Support for Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth and Adults
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received two generous commitments in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. CIBC and Canadian Western Bank have both contributed generously to the campaign in support of the housing development at 1134 Burrard Street. The building, which is supported by Streetohome Foundation’s capital campaign, will provide homes for 141 youth and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Province of B.C. and the City of Vancouver broke ground today on the site, which is scheduled for completion in July 2013.
Streetohome Foundation Receives $375,000 from Coast Capital Savings to Support Housing for Youth
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $375,000 contribution from Coast Capital Savings in support of its capital campaign to break the cycle of homelessness in Vancouver. This generous donation will be allocated to the housing development at 2465 Fraser Street to provide 103 supported housing units, of which 30 units will be dedicated to youth between the ages of 16 and 24.
Covenant House
Youth with mental health and addiction challenges are among the most vulnerable homeless. Streetohome supports Covenant House Vancouver’s Semi-Independent Housing Program which offers homeless and at-risk youth on Vancouver’s streets a safe place to sleep, a variety of supports, and an opportunity to move along their preferred life path. Generously supported by Scotiabank and Bell Canada, the program has helped 160 vulnerable youth since 2012.
Aboriginal Mother Centre
In partnership with others, Streetohome committed $500,000 to the reconstruction of the Aboriginal Mother Centre on Dundas Street, to create 16 units of transitional supportive housing for homeless women and their children. The building is managed by Lu’ma Native Housing Society, and Aboriginal Mother Centre provides supports as well as a licensed day care for 25 children.
Streetohome Receives $1 Million from BMO Financial Group to Help Build Supportive Housing for People Living with HIV/AIDS
BMO Financial Group announced today that it is contributing $1 million towards Streetohome Foundation’s capital campaign to help end chronic homelessness in Vancouver by providing supportive housing.
Bell Let’s Talk gives more than $1 million to BC mental health programs
$1 million to UBC’s Institute of Mental Health for Bell Youth Mental Health IMPACT Project $250,000 supports Streetohome and Covenant House Semi-Independent Housing Program Clara Hughes announces second annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on February 8, 2012
Scotiabank and Streetohome Foundation support innovative program for youth at risk
Streetohome Foundation is delighted to announce a $250,000 contribution today from Scotiabank towards finding real solutions for homelessness in Vancouver. This gift will be used to support an innovative program to address the needs of homeless or at-risk youth with mental health and addictions issues.
Portable Rent Subsidy Program
McLaren Housing Society provides safe, affordable housing to men, women and families who live with HIV/AIDS, are in financial need and yet are able to live independently. Streetohome provided $45,000 in bridge funding to McLaren for their Portable Rent Subsidy Program, which allows clients to live in private rental accommodation and receive financial assistance towards their rent. Streetohome’s funding enabled 29 clients to maintain their current housing.
