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VIC PD Visit

Today, Evan, Sharlene and Erik met with Deputy Chief Constable Jamie McRae and Inspector Jeff Lawson at Foundation House. We invited these two officers to the house to learn more about Umbrella and the work we do, but more importantly, we wanted to connect so that we co...
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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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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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CUPE Presentation

Each September CUPE representatives  from all over BC gather and part of their business includes submitting which organization they would like to financially donate to. How lucky we are that they chose the Umbrella Society this year. On Saturday, May 4 Rebecca a...
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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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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...
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Grade 11 students

Last Friday, Evan and Rebecca spent the afternoon with the grade 11 students at St Michaels. This was another engaged and curious group of students. The questions these students submit anonymously and ask at each of the session we host, are thoughtful and genuine. This...
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Podcast Season 2/E11 – Stefanie

In today’s episode, we sit down with Stefanie who has a personal recovery journey full of resiliency and self actualization. Stefanie shares insights on the current state of our community as her desire to give back and help those in addiction has seen her support a wide s...