Kevin Falcon has been a community leader in both the public and private sectors, serving in various senior cabinet positions in the BC government and as the VP of Anthem Properties. He joined the Streetohome Board six years ago, providing a broad perspective of the public and private sectors, honing in on their weaknesses and strengths to complement each other.
Preventing Homelessness
Homelessness is often closer to home than we may think. “There are a lot of people out there who are literally one rent cheque away from being homeless,” says Alan Peretz, Partner at KPMG and Streetohome Board Member.
Helping Individuals Navigate Services Is Key
“The Navigation Centre is a place to help navigate individuals to services… in the least intrusive way possible, so that individuals can get the help they need,” says Alan Peretz, Partner at KPMG and Streetohome Board Member.
The Value of Partnerships and Comprehensive Strategies
Critical partnerships make the greatest difference in creating transformational change, says Sherri Magee, Streetohome Board Member and Co-chair of the Promising Approaches Committee.
A Long-term Strategy to Provide Solutions to Homelessness
Streetohome began its journey in 2008, with Board Chair John McLernon leading the way. $32 million has been raised to leverage building supportive housing and implementing homelessness prevention initiatives over the last 10 years.
YWCA Launches Free Tech Support for Vulnerable Individuals
The YWCA is launching a new, free IT/tech support service for vulnerable Vancouver community members August 31st.
Canucks for Kids Fund runs 50/50 Raffle to support charities impacted by COVID-19
The Canucks for Kids Fund will be running a 50/50 raffle during all Vancouver Canucks games during the 2019/20 return to play season. The funds raised will support the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, which continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and are adapting to this new world and how they provide the vital care and programs that kids and families depend on.
A Journey With John McLernon
“Streetohome’s success relies on three key things: finding promising models from other jurisdictions; adapting them to fill gaps in Vancouver’s Homelessness Services System; and demonstrating that such enhancements contribute to the robustness of supports and improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals and communities. Our donors count on this kaleidoscope of constant change,” says Streetohome Foundation Board Chair, John McLernon.
Getting their life back: Dan’s Story
Five years ago, Dan left Ontario to begin a new chapter in Vancouver with his girlfriend. Things didn’t work out, and he soon found himself homeless and making a decision between sleeping on the street, or in a shelter.
Vancouver Rent Bank receives funding for one-time housing grants during COVID-19
To help keep Vancouver residents safely housed during these uncertain times, the Vancouver Rent Bank has partnered with BC Rent Bank and Reaching Home to provide one-time housing grants. Applications will be accepted until September 30th, 2020.
