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.
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.
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 cognitive load on people’s minds.
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 the homelessness service system and help individuals move along their preferred life path. We are pleased to announce that the recent Smart Cities – Life Intentions business case has won KPMG’s National Social Impact Award. Not only that, but the dedicated team of volunteer consultants have decided to donate the prize money back to Streetohome.
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 addiction recovery housing pathway – Addiction Recovery Community Housing (ARCH). The new model ensures supported transitions between early recovery housing (including withdrawal management), addiction treatment housing, recovery supportive housing and continuing self-care in the community (Recovery Community Centre). With fewer people falling out of the system at transition points, the ARCH model promises improved outcomes in terms of individuals’ housing, health & wellness, skills & training, employment as well as legal and advocacy goals.
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 of homelessness. The generous gift is designated towards two youth recovery homes run by Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS), Sequoia House and Alder House, in the City of Vancouver. The new homes will help prevent homelessness among youth, as well as support and empower youth on their journey to addiction recovery and independence.
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 Unit set-up on a vacant lot in the Downtown Eastside to treat drug overdose patients.
