Recognizing the lack of low-barrier housing for people who are homeless and the suffering in the streets, Streetohome provided $250,000 to fund the renovation costs of the London Hotel. These renovations made housing available for 25 people who were previously homeless. The building is managed by Atira, and support services funded by BC Housing.
Streetohome Foundation launches $26.5 million campaign
Streetohome Foundation is making a significant step forward in helping our community to break the cycle of homelessness, with the launch today of a $26.5 million campaign toward creating new supportive housing in Vancouver.
Streetohome Foundation contributes $750,000
Streetohome Foundation officially launched today and gave $750,000 in private funding to projects that address homelessness. The Foundation’s aim is to help ensure that, by 2015, people who are homeless in Vancouver have access to safe, decent, affordable housing and support services.
Heat Shelters
HEAT shelters provide basic shelter for people who would otherwise be on the street and opportunities for them to transition to more permanent, stable housing options. A total of 5 shelters were open in the City at the time this initiative opened. The low-barrier Homeless Emergency Action Team (HEAT) shelters were announced on December 9, 2008 by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to help Vancouver’s … Read More
