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.
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.
