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2024 Annual Report

We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report. To access the online report, please view it here. If you would like to have us mail you a printed copy, please let the office staff know at 250-380-0595, or pop into our office and help yourself to a copy.  
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Youth & Philanthropy Initiative

Aevin and Anina, grade 10 students from Stellys Secondary School were part of their school's Youth Philanthropy Initiative. Part of the YPI is to select a non-profit organization then research and interview a staff member about that org. Aevin and Anina met with Evan an...
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Big Wheel Burger

Umbrella is charity of the month at Big Wheel Burger for the month of May. Today a few of us ordered some of their delicious burgers, fries and pickles and we enjoyed a rare lunch together. Time is running out to enjoy Umbrella's burger, the Big Onion Burger and directl...
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Pranking Zack

Yesterday Zack, a huge Edmonton Oilers fan, put a small note on Jake's Vancouver Canucks flag. This turned into Jake, a huge Vancouver Canucks fan, needing to return the gesture, but on a bigger level. Having access to Zack's outreach calendar came in handy as Jake and ...
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BBQ for Evan

Today we celebrated Evan! Next week is Evan's 10 years with Umbrella, but he will be away, so we celebrated early. We had family, friends and employees all gather for a bbq at Umbrella headquarters. Trevor manned the bbq and we had Evan trivia that went a lightening ro...
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MHSU Advisory Committee Awards

On Tuesday, Umbrella hosted the 8th annual Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Committee awards at our office. These important awards highlight the good work of our community members and organizations while celebrating those who work and support others in the MHSU f...
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Albina turns 1

Yesterday was a day for celebration at the Albina site where Umbrella works with Our Place. It was one year ago that the newly purpose built housing site had completed building and had residents moving in. The weather held out, burgers were grilled, cake was eaten and f...
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RBC Chat

Today, folks from RBC branches joined Evan and Sharlene for a conversation about Umbrella and how RBC can help. We at Umbrella love partnering with RBC, they share a similar community vision and values as we do and they enjoy supporting non-profits, like Umbrella, to make...
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Resident Bowling

On Wednesday night, all the residents from our three houses met at Foundation House for pizza and then they headed out to Langford Lanes for some fun bowling. Staff Zack, Kelsey and Erik all joined in on the fun and Erik beat everyone at bowling!! These events are reall...
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Vic High Resource Fair

Today, Sean and Evan are at the Resource Fair at Vic High School. This is an important event to be at, to answer questions, provide support and make connections. This all day resource fair, is also an opportunity for community members to learn more about Umbrella and fo...