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Christmas Party 2022

Last night Umbrella staff and board kicked off December with our annual Christmas party. It isn't often the board and staff all get together so we like to do it up right when we can! We love seeing our fellow co-workers dressed up and having fun. So many sparkles! Lots...
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Thank you Kia Victoria!

Last week, we gratefully received a large donation of socks from Kia Victoria. Socks are always needed and appreciated and we will ensure that they are delivered to our residents in our transitional housing sites lickety split, we know the residents will appreciate them!...
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Celebrating 22 years

It’s Umbrella 22nd year and we asked our community partners and friend to share a bit about Umbrella's impact and they delivered! Check out what they had to say about us below. He are honoured and grateful to be part of this caring community.
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BC Non-Profit Housing Conference

Umbrella was fortunate to have our Housing Coordinator Erik head over to Vancouver last week to attend the Housing Central annual conference. Umbrella was grateful to have received a bursary so we could send Erik for all three days. It was a whirlwind with a ton of infor...
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Thank you Discovery Coffee!

In October, Discovery Coffee chose Umbrella to be their Donation Partner. We were thrilled when they reached out to explain their fundraising program and how they had heard about the work Umbrella's doing. The final total has now been tallied and $439.83 was raised for ...
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United Way Wreath Delivery

What a delightful way to start the week! Yesterday, our good friends at the United Way Southern Vancouver Island dropped by to deliver a beautiful handmade wreath. We could not be more in awe of the hard work and creativity that they put into this beautiful piece of holi...
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Remembrance Day

Ever year, on November 11th, we as Canadians take time to reflect, with gratitude and grief, on the sacrifices made by so many to keep our country and others safe. Umbrella strives to live up to the higher purpose left to us by those that gave their lives, in the hopes...
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Camosun College Forum

Umbrella participated in Camosun College's forum on mental health, addictions and justice yesterday. Umbrella participates in this important forum annually and this year we were pleased Erik was representing Umbrella at this forum. Pictured below with Grant from Our Pla...
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Pumpkin Carving 2022

Last night was the annual Foundation House Pumpkin Carving! The guys had a blast and got their hands dirty designing and carving their pumpkins. Every year, resident fill the house with laughter and jokes while pumpkin seeds fly and the ghoulish carved faces appear. The...
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Thank you Carole

Last night many gathered at the Victoria Conference Centre to share their thanks and say their goodbye's to Carole James. Yes, Carole retired awhile back, but that dreaded COVID got in the way of a proper goodbye. Sharlene and Bronwyn were among the many showed up to gi...