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November 24, 2023
John McLernon honoured at the Recovery Café
On Tuesday, November 21st, the Recovery Café welcomed John McLernon, and his wife Peggy to inaugurate a custom wood bench
October 27, 2023
A Case for Sharing Lives and Sharing Spaces
A more affordable housing choice could be on its way to BC, if governments are willing to champion the needed
October 25, 2023
A more affordable, community-focused solution for BC’s housing crisis
For Immediate ReleaseStreetohome is exploring ‘Chosen Family Pods’ – a shared housing model that promises to increase affordability and make
October 12, 2023
The Want2 – Life Intentions Action Planner has been updated
It’s that time of year – The Want2 – Life Intentions Action Planner has been updated! Nearly 50 new resources
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September 8, 2023
Renewing our commitment to changing lives and building better futures
2022 proved to be the end of an era for Streetohome. Our founding Board Chair, John McLernon, initiated a strategic…
September 8, 2023
Gone Fishing
We’ve learned many lessons since our start in 2008, and have built a repertoire of more than a few John-isms…
September 8, 2023
A message from the Board Chair and CEO
“A good project, good people and great strategy, along with lots of energy – there’s no knowing how far you’ll…
April 6, 2023
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
As you walk into Co:Here, you’re greeted with the chatter of friendly neighbours, a large open space with communal tables,…
April 6, 2023
An Opportunity for Shared Living
When Co:Here Housing first started, not everyone was sure the model, featuring mixed incomes and mutual support by tenants rather…
April 6, 2023
A Message from the President & CEO
John McLernon, Streetohome Board Chair, is the first to applaud innovation and efficiency. He’s been a fan of Co:Here Housing…
March 10, 2023
The Want2- Life Intentions Action Paper Planner has been updated – now with 500 resources!
Great news! The Want2 – Life Intentions Action Paper Planner has been updated! There are now nearly 500 mostly free,…
February 9, 2023
Learn about the Adapted Therapeutic Community model and a future training opportunity with a free webinar!
BCARA is hosting a free, interactive webinar with international faculty on February 13th from 8:00 am – 9:30 am PST.…
January 25, 2023
Let’s Talk January 25th
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Streetohome is proud to come together with our partners, donors, and local services providers…
December 14, 2022
A Q&A with Tracey Harvey, Streetohome Administration and Donor Manager
Tracey Harvey has been a part of the Streetohome team for the last eight years, working as the Administration and…
December 2, 2022
Recovery Café Opens at 620 Clark Drive
It’s been a long time coming – the Kettle’s Recovery Café has officially opened its permanent site in Vancouver. This…
October 14, 2022
Surrey & White Rock Life Intentions Action Planner
Streetohome is pleased to announce that we’ve developed a Surrey/White Rock edition of the Life Intentions Action Planner & Companion…
October 14, 2022
Thank you for having us
Connect Day is an annual event that brings together service providers from the North Shore and surrounding area into one…
August 17, 2022
Working together to build trust, hope and pathways forward
Sex Industry Liaison Officer, Constable Linda Malcolm, has worked with the Vancouver Police Department for 41 years. For most of…
August 17, 2022
A message from the Board Chair and CEO
Without a sense of community, we can’t expect better outcomes for people, especially in a time when social isolation has…
June 22, 2022
Streetohome releases Want2 app to help people navigate homelessness supports in Vancouver
Many individuals know what they’d like to focus on to improve their situations, but don’t know how to start or…
June 21, 2022
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Indigenous News and Events
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity for us to reflect, learn, support, and participate in the celebration of…
May 27, 2022
A New Opportunity to Pursue Recovery
The clear sound of a singing bowl brings everyone’s attention to Damian Murphy, manager of the new Recovery Café pop-up…
January 26, 2022
Let’s Talk About Mental Wellness
With so much change in the world, it is increasingly important to take care of our mental wellness, as well…
October 22, 2021
Empowering At-risk Individuals to Plan and Realize a Better Future for Themselves
The Life Intentions Action Planner is a new resource that helps vulnerable individuals including youth, seniors, low-income families, immigrants and…
October 22, 2021
Why Karen Volunteers
When Streetohome needed expert help in IT and web design in 2017, Karen Ott, who was working as the Senior…
October 22, 2021
Why Sarah Volunteers
Homelessness has always been a cause close to Sarah’s heart, ever since she was a little girl. “My heart goes…
September 29, 2021
Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, Streetohome will observe the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and become an active participant in…
August 20, 2021
A Need to Be Needed Leads to Success
“To live you need to have a purpose, some fullness and joy. Most of us need to be needed. We…
August 20, 2021
Learning to Live from Love
“Our members, more than anyone, need to hear in 1000 different ways, the message, ‘You matter, you are valuable, you…
August 20, 2021
Finding a Recovery Journey that’s Right for You
“R”ecovery is a lifelong process. It’s about becoming a thriving citizen – having purpose and meaning in your life and…
June 1, 2021
Adapting To Promote Connection
‘The opposite of addiction is connection’ is a phrase commonly used in the recovery sector. The Therapeutic Community (TC) model…
June 1, 2021
Meet the Authors
“We’re not looking after people, and thereby disempowering them or potentially promoting unhealthy dependencies. Rather, we’re helping empower people to…
June 1, 2021
People are Stronger Together
“People are the masters of their own destiny and health, but at times, they need support and help,” says Nancy…
June 1, 2021
A Message From Our CEO
Streetohome’s strength is bringing together leaders from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors through book clubs, study trips and business…
June 1, 2021
The Living Learning Experience (LLE) demonstrates the TC model
LLE courses have been running for 25 years and are suitable for anybody interested in understanding what a ‘Therapeutic Community’…
March 8, 2021
Happy International Women’s Day!
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we are celebrating those who inspire, lead and support to make a positive impact in…
January 27, 2021
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…
December 10, 2020
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…
December 4, 2020
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…
December 1, 2020
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…
October 15, 2020
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…
October 14, 2020
Preventing Homelessness
Homelessness is often closer to home than we may think. “There are a lot of people out there who are…
October 14, 2020
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…
October 13, 2020
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…
October 12, 2020
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…
August 27, 2020
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.…
August 14, 2020
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…
August 7, 2020
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…
July 28, 2020
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…
April 15, 2020
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…
April 6, 2020
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…
March 23, 2020
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…
February 12, 2020
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…
January 29, 2020
Create positive change and end the stigma with Bell Let’s Talk
Streetohome is proud to support Bell’s 10th annual Let’s Talk Day. 44% of homeless individuals surveyed in the Vancouver Homeless…
December 17, 2019
Improving Outcomes with Goal Setting
Scarcity is a vicious cycle. A lack of resources, including money, time or basic needs, causes stress and a heavy…
December 17, 2019
Smart Cities Business Case Wins National Award
Every business case KPMG has developed for Streetohome has built a solid plan for innovative models that fill gaps in…
December 16, 2019
Streetohome Acknowledges Ida Goodreau’s Passing
It is with great sadness that Streetohome acknowledges Ida Goodreau’s passing. Ida was a founding Streetohome Board member (2008) and…
September 19, 2019
Influencing and Creating Change
Two years ago, Streetohome, thanks to in-kind support from KPMG, led the development of a business case for a new…
June 4, 2019
One-on-one with Lara Dauphinee
Lara Dauphinee is the managing director of the Fiore Group – a private firm managing a broad portfolio of private…
June 4, 2019
Streetohome has agreements for the UGM Women and Families Centre and the Salvation Army’s Vancouver Harbour Light
Homelessness prevention is a strong focus for Streetohome and our current efforts are directed at filling gaps in the homelessness…
May 31, 2019
Turning Point Holds 12th Annual Making Recovery a Reality Gala
Turning Point held its 12th Annual Making Recovery a Reality Gala with Chris Gailus of Global BC as emcee, and…
May 29, 2019
YWCA Marks 36th Year of the Women of Distinction Awards
May 13th, 2019 marked the 36th year of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. More than 1,300 guests and volunteers…
May 6, 2019
Coast Capital Savings contributes $100,000 to youth support recovery homes
Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 financial contribution from Coast Capital Savings in support of youth at risk…
March 15, 2019
Q&A: Sherri Magee, Streetohome Board Member
Dr. Sherri Magee joined the Streetohome Board in 2017. Sherri is currently the Vice Chair of the Vancouver Police Board…
February 13, 2019
One-on-one with Ida Goodreau
Ida is the former CEO of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. She has been a Streetohome Board Member since 2008, when…
January 24, 2019
End the Stigma around Mental Illness with Bell Let’s Talk
39% of individuals in Vancouver experiencing homelessness are affected by mental illness (Vancouver Homeless Count 2018). These individuals encounter more…
January 14, 2019
Road to Addiction Recovery a Long One
Dr. Annabel Mead is literally on the front-lines of treating addictions. Today, she’s working out of a temporary Medical Response…
December 20, 2018
One-on-One with Kevin Bent
Kevin Bent has more than 20 years of print and online media and marketing leadership experience. He has held numerous…
December 20, 2018
Sharing the Wealth – A New IT System for the Vancouver Rent Bank
A new IT system can mean a lot. A company can work more efficiently and help more people faster. It…
December 11, 2018
WorkWithUs Nominated for the UnTapped Gala Awards
More and more businesses are incorporating diversity and inclusion as key components in their business strategy, and research consistently shows…
November 26, 2018
$1 Million 50/50 Jackpot for Canucks Game will support the Canucks Autism Network, Canuck Place and BC Children’s Hospital.
The Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF), in partnership with Ascend Fundraising Solutions (FS), is proud to announce that the 50/50…
November 1, 2018
WorkWithUs helps formerly homeless individuals find jobs
Streetohome is committed to ensuring that people in our city, who are at-risk of homelessness or have lived experience of…
October 4, 2018
Winter is coming, and The Kettle Society needs warm clothing donations!
As the temperature continues to drop, Vancouver’s cold, damp winters will take a huge toll on the city’s homeless. The…
July 18, 2018
Leading-edge mental health and addictions care model launches at St. Paul’s Hospital
Access to health care services can mean the difference between life and death. That’s something Dalton Burgess can attest to.…
July 17, 2018
Pacifica Treatment Centre Race for Recovery Fun Run 2018
Come and support the Pacifica Treatment Centre in their first annual Fun Run. Encouraging healthy connections and physical activity as…
July 13, 2018
2018 HSABC Conference
Homelessness Services Association BC (HSABC) is proud to launch its inaugural annual conference September 19-21, 2018. The conference will be a wonderful opportunity to…
March 16, 2018
Olivia Skye building opens
Streetohome Foundation President and CEO Rob Turnbull thanked the Carraresi and MariaMarina Foundations for their generous support of the Olivia…
February 27, 2018
National Bank Private Banking 1859 invests in addressing homelessness
Streetohome has received a $20,000 donation from National Bank Private Banking 1859 to fund supportive housing and homeless prevention initiatives.…
February 8, 2018
Streetohome’s Downtown connection
Since its inception in 2008, Streetohome has contributed more than $31M from the private sector to leverage a variety of…
February 5, 2018
Goldcorp’s $5 million gift to Streetohome
Over the past five years, Goldcorp has contributed over $120 million to communities to support education, health, community development and…
January 30, 2018
Bell Let’s Talk Day
People with poor mental health are more likely to be homeless. Homelessness, in turn, amplifies poor mental health. (Homeless Hub).…
January 22, 2018
Frames for Film Program looking for youth to participate in film making project
The Frames Film Program provides opportunities for multi-barriered youth (ages 16 to 30) to learn the basics of filmmaking in…
November 23, 2017
Frank Giustra and Hugh Magee: to be inducted into Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Streetohome Foundation Board Member Frank Giustra and long-time Streetohome supporter, Hugh Magee, who will be inducted into the…
November 20, 2017
Streetohome Foundation President speaks at Housing Central Conference
Rob Turnbull, President and CEO of the Streetohome Foundation, joined Dr. Emmy Tiderington, an assistant professor and researcher at the…
September 3, 2017
streetohome: in Vancouver sun
Streetohome is exploring how to broker and leverage additional pathways out of homelessness in Vancouver that include employment and addiction…
August 10, 2017
John McLernon inducted into Business Laureates Hall of Fame
Streetohome Board Chair John McLernon was inducted into the Business Laureates of British Columbia Hall of Fame in May 2017.…
November 20, 2014
Frank Giustra Receives Dalai Lama Humanitarian Award
Congratulations from all of us at Streetohome to Frank Giustra (@Frank_Giustra), Board Member, on receiving the Dalai Lama Humanitarian Award.…
October 15, 2013
Vancouver Rent Bank saves residents from losing their homes
In its first year of operation, the Vancouver Rent Bank (VRB) program has prevented evictions for over 200 people through…
February 28, 2013
Housing for at-risk adults and youth coming soon to Vancouver
Construction is underway on the 12th new supportive housing development in Vancouver, a 99-unit development for those who are homeless…
January 24, 2013
Streetohome Foundation raises $26.5 million
Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce today that we have reached our fundraising goal of $26.5 million, completing our current…
November 8, 2012
Streetohome Foundation Provides Supportive Housing for People Coping with Mental Illness
Today Streetohome Foundation officially opened its first newly developed building as part of its campaign to break the cycle of…
October 10, 2012
Streetohome Foundation Receives $100,000 from Pacific Blue Cross for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution from Pacific Blue Cross’ Community Connection Health Foundation in support…
October 10, 2012
Streetohome Foundation Receives $366,000 from Radcliffe Foundation to Support Vancouver’s First Rent Bank
Today Streetohome Foundation announced a $366,000 contribution from Radcliffe Foundation to cover the loan portion of Vancouver’s first rent bank,…
June 29, 2012
Streetohome Foundation Receives $1.2 Million from Vancity for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $1.2 Million contribution from Vancity Credit Union in support of its capital…
June 29, 2012
Streetohome Foundation Receives $200,000 for Supportive Housing for Homeless People with Mental Illness and Addictions
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $200,000 contribution from the Carraresi Foundation in memory of Augusto Carraresi, to…
May 8, 2012
Silver Wheaton Contributes $1.5 Million to Streetohome Foundation for Supportive Housing for Homeless Women and Families
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a significant contribution of $1.5 million from Silver Wheaton,…
April 11, 2012
Streetohome Foundation Receives Support for Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth and Adults
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received two generous commitments in support of its capital campaign…
February 23, 2012
Streetohome Foundation Receives $375,000 from Coast Capital Savings to Support Housing for Youth
Today Streetohome Foundation is pleased to announce a $375,000 contribution from Coast Capital Savings in support of its capital campaign…
November 28, 2011
Streetohome Receives $1 Million from BMO Financial Group to Help Build Supportive Housing for People Living with HIV/AIDS
BMO Financial Group announced today that it is contributing $1 million towards Streetohome Foundation’s capital campaign to help end chronic…
November 16, 2011
Bell Let’s Talk gives more than $1 million to BC mental health programs
$1 million to UBC’s Institute of Mental Health for Bell Youth Mental Health IMPACT Project $250,000 supports Streetohome and Covenant House…
November 1, 2011
Scotiabank and Streetohome Foundation support innovative program for youth at risk
Streetohome Foundation is delighted to announce a $250,000 contribution today from Scotiabank towards finding real solutions for homelessness in Vancouver.…
August 8, 2011
Streetohome receives $120,000 gift from River District Vancouver
Streetohome Foundation is proud to announce the support of River District Vancouver, a development by ParkLane Homes, towards its $26.5…
July 18, 2011
Recycled Shipping Containers Repurposed into Social Housing in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Streetohome Foundation announces their partnership with Atira Women’s Resource Society in the innovative construction and recycling of shipping containers for…
December 17, 2010
First major Streetohome Foundation project breaks ground
Streetohome Foundation’s promise to help build 1,000 new homes for those in need in Vancouver took a major step forward…
November 18, 2010
Working together to break the cycle of homelessness: Goldcorp contributes $5 million to Streetohome Foundation campaign
Streetohome Foundation’s 10-year goal of creating 2,000 new homes for Vancouver’s most vulnerable citizens has come even closer to reality…
September 22, 2010
Face the World Foundation Announces Major Donation to Streetohome Foundation
“On behalf of the directors of Face the World Foundation, I am pleased to donate $500,000.00 to the Streetohome Foundation.…
August 23, 2010
Streetohome welcomes At Home/Chez Soi participants to their new home
Streetohome Foundation was proud to participate in a community open house of the At Home/Chez Soi project today, in partnership…
May 25, 2010
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…
February 2, 2009
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…
