Bowling…Umbrella style
Today was Umbrella'a annual staff Christmas lunch and afternoon of fun!
We divided into two teams, ate and bowled. Sharlene, Evan, Louise, Angela and Lesley won!
Congratulations Lesley!
All of us at Umbrella are very proud of Lesley as she received the Greater Victoria Police Department award for Mental Health from Camosun College today.
Lesley has been with us for a few months on our SAMI team, and she brings kindness, compassion and hope to the team, ...
Pumpkin carving
Our annual pumpkin carving at Foundation House was a big success again this year.
Not all the guys participated but it was fun for those that did.
Happy Halloween!
A visit from Trevor
Today, at Project Community Connect,
one of our favourite past team members stopped by to say hello.
Trevor worked with Umbrella for a few years before TWC stole him away.
We are happy to continue working with Trevor and having him continue to
support Umbrella and o...
Community Connect
Today was Project Community Connect with representatives from the Downtown Service Providers providing information and connection to those who popped into The Bay Centre.
Evan and Pam manned the Umbrella table giving out chocolate and raffling off an Umbrella umbrella.
Jenny’s Last Day
Friday was Jenny's last day with Umbrella.
Jenny, who has been the primary outreach worker on our very successful doctors project, is moving away from our beautiful island to be closer to her family and be a hands on "Grammy".
Jenny has been such a wonderful part of...
Living Wage Certified
Today, Umbrella was certified as a Living Wage Employer.
We take pride knowing that we are not contributing to poverty in our community, and that our valued employees are receiving a wage that makes living, working and playing affordable.
Larry retires
Larry Stevens, from Coolaid's REES program, has been a long time friend and supporter of Umbrella, and a huge advocate for our clients.
This week, Angela and Evan went to Larry's retirement party with thanks, hugs and gratitude.
Larry will be very missed by Umbrella an...
Terry loves apple pie
We had to share this fun moment.
Bronwyn, our awesome admin & pie baker, made Terry a yummy apple pie, which clearly made his day!
And, check out the tiny umbrella in the crust. Well done Bronwyn!
Vancity Visit
A few employees from Vancity visited Foundation House today.
Elyse, Fred and Ben had a tour and visit with some of the residents and staff as they delivered a check to Umbrella.
Umbrella will be using this money to help the residents be more prepared as they transition ...