Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween from the Umbrella Team!
We were able to hold our first fun social at our new space, it was a hit and some of our Umbrella team members dressed up!
Have fun and stay safe.
Halloween at our houses
The residents at our houses were busy carving up some pumpkins in preparation for trick or treating tonight.
This is one of our favourite activities each year, the residents really get creative and have a lot of fun.
Candy is stocked, pumpkins are carved - we are ready ...
Recovery Communities
Yesterday, Evan was asked to join a panel on recovery communities that took place during a Community Safety and Wellbeing conference.
Moderated by Janine Theobald, Evan joined fellow panelist Cheryl Diebel from New Roads and Corrine Antrobus from Moms Stop the Harm.
The...
Community Safety & Wellbeing
Umbrella was thrilled to be invited to be a panelist at the Reimagining Inclusive Community Safety and Wellbeing conference that took place at the Victoria Conference Centre on October 28.
Evan was joined by the mediator Mayor Marianne Alto and fellow panelists Dr Ashley...
Podcast Season 3/E2 – Kevin
In today’s episode, Blake sits down with Kevin, who shares a story of overcoming adversity and a family history of addiction to find a rewarding life in recovery. Kevin’s story is an incredibly inspiring example of forgiveness, acceptance and how someone can find unique...
Angels Lunch
Yesterday, Sharlene and Stefanie joined the Angels for a lunch and update on the programs they support at Umbrella. We are grateful that the Women's Group and one of our Parents Groups are funded by these amazing angels, in addition to supporting the men in our two third ...
Annual Costco Trip
Every year, usually when Erik is away, Sharlene drags Evan to shop at Costco with her for Foundation House groceries. Sharlene LOVES Costco, and Evan does not. Today, Sharlene called him a "Costco Rookie" and Evan responded he was more of a "Washed up Veteran"...
The guy...
Podcast Season 3/E1 – Darryl
In the season 3 opener, Blake sits down with Darryl, a member of this year's Recovery Campaign.
Darryl shares his story of how addiction took hold of himself and his wife and threatened the survival of their family. In his courageous recovery journey, Darryl speaks to th...
Stelly’s Secondary
On October 10 Evan and Rebecca did their first school presentation of the year at Stellys Secondary School for their comprehensive health and wellness days initiative.
There is a total of 18 presentation for the students through the year from various organizations ...
Project Reconnect
Today is the annual Project Reconnect event in Victoria.
Every year, community partners come together to showcase the services they offer and how they can help our community.
This year Jeff and Sarena manned the Umbrella table and fielded the questions and chatted with ...