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Recovery Month 2022 – Steve & Michelle

September is Recovery Month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us. Be like Steve & Michelle.  If you are ready to live your life with humility, honesty and openness like Steve and Michelle, th...
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Campus Connect

Today, Umbrella was pleased to be a part of Campus Connect at Royal Roads University. Blake and Bronwyn were at RRU to field any questions, outline our programs and offer supports as needed. Umbrella is launching our new recovery campaign and this was a great opportunit...
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Recovery Month 2022 – Mike

September is Recovery month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us.     Be like Mike. Discover your true self through recovery like Mike did. It takes work, but you don’t have to do it alone....
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Matt turns 2

Another big recovery milestone at Potter House! A huge congratulations to Matt, who celebrated his second year of recovery. Matt is always happy to jump in, help others and give back to his community. He works hard and leads by example. We are all very proud of you Ma...
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Heart Award

The great Island Health staff at Tillicum Apartments made an award and medals for Umbrella's two full time staff members, Matt and Robin. These guys go above and beyond with the residents at Tillicum and work as part of a team with the Island Health staff on site. We ar...
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Happy 1 Year Josh!

Josh just took his 1 year cake! It's been amazing to watch Josh learn and grow over the past year. He has been a great example to all the Foundation House residents of what hard work and a kind heart can accomplish. Congratulations Josh, we are so proud of you!
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Recovery Month 2022 – Brae

September is Recovery month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us.   "Be like Brae. Are you ready to shed unhealthy behaviours like Brae did? Recovery is life changing, and being your true se...
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Sober Fest 2022

Umbrella was proud to attend Sober Fest this past Saturday as a sponsor. It was a great day to celebrate recovery and the incredible people in the recovery community. We can't wait for for this to become an annual event!
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Staff Barbecue

Yesterday was another great Umbrella barbecue. Staff were encouraged to come by the office on their lunch to grab a beef, chicken or veggie burger for lunch. It was also a goodbye for Ashmita, who has left us to attend UVIC and Carly who is off to University of Toronto,...
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International Dog Day 2022!

Today is International Dog Day and we couldn't be happier to celebrate our furry friend, Lyca. Lyca is the only permanent resident at Foundation House and is an important friend and support to everyone who comes through the door. Whether it is a cuddle on the couch or c...