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Truth & Reconciliation Day

September 30 is Truth and Reconciliation Day. Umbrella will be closed so we can honour and remember all of the children who went to school and didn't come home, as well as their families who survived these atrocities. We at Umbrella are committed to do more toward real...
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Women’s Group Field Trip

Last Saturday was the last day of our most recent Women's Group cohort. During this eight week group, each of the participants were challenged to learn, grow and support each other as they move forward on their recovery journey. Umbrella is fortunate to have so many incr...
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Big Day at Umbrella!

Bronwyn has been with Umbrella for seven years, but today was her first day as a full time employee! We are very excited to have her join staff meetings, and see the fun things Umbrella does after 2pm, when she used to leave each day. As always, we celebrated with cake,...
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Recovery Month 2022 – Evan

September is Recovery Month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us. Be like Evan. If you want freedom, fulfillment and purpose in your life like Evan has, then send Umbrella a message. Recover...
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Recovery Month 2022 – Louise

September is Recovery Month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us. Be like Louise. Are you ready to discover your true self like Louise did? Recovery helps you identify your own superpowers an...
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Umbrella Sandwich Day

Today was Sandwich Day at Umbrella! Over the last few weeks our staff submitted orders for their perfect custom-made sandwich. This morning, our office staff and a few board members got to work; slicing, chopping, spreading and stacking to make beautiful sandwiches and w...
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Thank you Martha’s Delectables!

  There are few things in this world more delicious than shortbread cookies. Umbrella was thrilled to connect with local bakery Martha's Delectables recently. They asked if we could take their incredible shortbread cookie ends and give them out to people in the communi...
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Recovery Month 2022 – Brian

September is Recovery Month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us. Be like Brian. If you are ready to make changes to your drinking, like Brian was, then contact Umbrella. We will support you...
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Recovery Month 2022 – Rebecca

September is Recovery Month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us. Be like Rebecca. Are you ready to live the life you’ve always wanted like Rebecca? Recovery from substances is possible for ...
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United Way Block Party

Today Sharlene and Kate spent the day on Government Street, manning the Umbrella table for the United Way block party. Umbrella and many other United Way funded organizations were set up to meet the community and each other. It was a great day and we met a lot of great ...