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Christ Church Cathedral

Today, Sharlene and Evan were invited to be a part of a community conversation at Christ Church Cathedral. Joining other local not for profits, conversations about community need and organizational dreams took place which also led to further discussions and new relations...
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Stelly’s Presentation – Grade 12

On Thursday Umbrella presented to Stellys High School grade 12's. The students were very engaged and had great questions for the staff.  A few students stayed back to tell us how much they appreciated our presentation and that were very "brave". There are many more s...
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Island Health Partnership Breakfast

Umbrella was pleased to be invited to Island Health Victoria Partnership Breakfast. There was meaningful conversation had at the table with Mental Health Recovery Partners (Janine and Zoë). Threshold Society (Colin), Luther Court Society (Kevin), Major of Oak Bay (Kevin)...
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SMU Presentations – Grade 10’s

Yesterday Rebecca and Evan presented to Grade 10's at St. Michaels University. Students are continuing to engage, ask questions and reach out to Umbrella services. We couldn't be more thrilled. We have had lots positive feedback from SMU regarding school presentations ...
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SMU Presentations

School presentations have started up again! Umbrella was pleased to present to about 120 grade 9 students on Friday at St Michaels School. The kids were very engaged and had great, thoughtful questions for Evan and Rebecca. School presentations are just beginning - we ...
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Victoria Foundation Event

Today was Victoria Foundation's hosted organization annual event. This is a great opportunity to get an overview of the non-profit sector, hear about where things are going in our sector and hear from Victoria Foundation about their strategic direction. It is also wonde...
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Podcast Season 3/E4 – Jeff

In today’s episode, Blake sits down with Jeff who shares his story of overcoming his battle with addiction and mental health, and how near death experiences drove him towards a life of recovery and gratitude. Have a listen to Jeff's story here.
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Metal Thursday!

Laurie, who is Umbrella's favourite Costco cashier, and Sharlene both wore their concert shirts on the same day, again. We capture these great phenomenons once a year, with last year's shirts being Guns N' Roses. They year Sharlene rocked her Metallica shirt and Laurie ...
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SOSJ Event

Today was the Sovereign Order of St John's community event at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre. The results of their environmental scan were presented and both SOSJ and Times Colonist folks spoke about the scan and the social profits that are doing the work. There were ove...
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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 ...