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Pucks a plenty

Our big charity hockey game is just about a month away and we are learning a lot about organizing a hockey game. It has been a steep, but oh-so-fun learning curve! Today we got the game pucks - how cool are these? Make sure you get your tickets - there are lots of rese...
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Mr. November

There was a great fundraiser, a 2019 calendar, done by Bespoke Blossoms to raise awareness and funds for Island Community Mental Health. Our own Evan is representing the month of November. To learn more about the florist and where to purchase your own calendar, check ou...
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Online Auction

The online auction for the chance to skate with the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Hockey team is heating up! Our GoBid auction is live until January 7th,  and the winner will receive: • A full Montreal Canadiens team experience. • Opportunity to meet the players and skate ...
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Santa Arrived!

Today, Sharlene and Evan got to play Santa Claus and deliver gifts to the residents of Foundation House, Cooper House and Hudson House. Members of our generous community, like Char, Kristen, Bobbi and Kathy, provided wonderful gifts for the residents of all three houses,...
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Gift Wrappers!

Today Team Umbrella spent the day with the great folks at United Way of Greater Victoria wrapping gifts at The Bay Centre. We had a lot of fun, wrapped a lot of gifts and as always, enjoyed our time together while helping a great cause! The morning shift: Sharlene, Bron...
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Skate with Your Heroes!

We are so excited to offer one last chance for a lucky community member to join the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Team on the ice for their upcoming game on February 10th, 2019. Our online auctions is live and all the money raised goes directly towards the purchase of one of...
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Umbrella Christmas 2018

Tonight Umbrella staff and board celebrated another year of great work being done in our community. This annual Christmas event is a highlight for both board and staff. Everyone enjoyed an evening of food, games and fun - and a reflection of how much we have grown! A h...
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Our Premier John Horgan

Umbrella is thrilled to announce that our Premier, John Horgan is joining us at our charity hockey game on February 10, 2019. We are excited that he has agreed to "drop the puck" to get the game started and we know he will be cheering on our firefighters as they take on ...
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Our Anawim Tree

Everyone at Umbrella is getting a bit more excited every day for the holiday season. And nothing makes us feel more Christmassy than tree shopping at Anawim. Evan stopped by Anawim with morning to chat with their Executive Director, Terry Edison-Brown, about all things...
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Christmas at Umbrella!

This afternoon, to celebrate the Christmas season, the team took some time to enjoy lunch and have a fun afternoon together. We rarely get to spend time just relaxing and laughing while sharing stories and playing games. Umbrella has the best team, and we love to spend ...