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.
Stepping Up to Create a Two-for-One Solution
In times of crisis, individuals and organizations show leadership by stepping up to fill a need. As we faced the initial onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, one such leader was Frank Giustra, CEO of the Fiore Group, and founder of The Giustra Foundation.
National Bank Delivers Meals to Families Across Canada
On a sunny day in Vancouver, three National Bank Private Banking 1859 employees were busy loading their cars with freshly prepared meals. The meals were a part of National Bank’s Canada-wide community event to unite employees and clients alike in supporting their local communities by providing nutritious food to vulnerable families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Emergency Meal Distribution to Facilitate Self-Isolation by Vulnerable Populations Provides Meals Daily to 310 Vulnerable Seniors
Last week, Streetohome was pleased to announce that due to the swift response of the Giustra Foundation, we were able to launch a new initiative to provide home delivered meals to vulnerable seniors facing uncertain times in Vancouver.
Thousands of Meals to be Delivered to Vulnerable Seniors During Covid-19 Crisis
Streetohome is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative to provide home delivered meals to vulnerable seniors facing uncertain times in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) thanks to the generosity of The Giustra Foundation and rapid coordination from our board director Lara Dauphinee.
A Cheer For Our Frontlines Workers
The last week has been an uncertain one, especially for our most vulnerable citizens and those helping them. Streetohome would like to thank all the healthcare, housing, frontline and outreach workers, and volunteers who continue to work at this stressful and uncertain time to keep us all safe.
Volunteers Needed for the 2020 Metro Vancouver Homeless Count
Every year, the Homeless Count is made possible through the help of volunteers.
Your support is needed to make the 2020 Metro Vancouver count a success.
