Let’s Talk January 28th

With so much change in the world, it is increasingly important to take care of our mental health. Whether you’re staying virtually connected with family and friends, working on the frontlines with vulnerable individuals, or just taking care of your own mental health, every action you take plays a part in creating a positive change in our communities, workplaces and homes.

Donate your pre-loved device to the YWCA

The YWCA is looking for old phones, laptops or tablets to upcycle and give back to community members who are in need, including single mothers, seniors and youth at risk.

Donate a blanket to the Downtown Community Court

2020 is expected to be significantly colder this winter, and the pandemic has affected many organizations working with people with lived experience of homelessness. The Downtown Community Court in Vancouver is currently looking for winter donations of blankets and other warm items including:

Finding a New Community and Hope

Emmanuel’s road to stability in Canada had a rocky start. He arrived in Vancouver as a refugee and soon found himself living in a shelter and relying on a local church for food. “It was stressful to go to the refugee hearings with the uncertainty of it all,” says Emmanuel.

The Importance of Private Sector Involvement

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.

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.