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Little-Known Shared Housing Model Could be Solution to Affordability Crisis

Rob Turnbull, CEO of Streetohome, shares insights into a little-known shared housing model that goes beyond affordability - it's about fostering genuine human connections. Dive into his commentary in The Georgia Straight and join the conversation on creating communities that thrive together.

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Rob invites you to share your thoughts below! How can we prioritize human connection in our living spaces?

We are happy to announce the release of our new business case – Sharing Lives & Sharing Spaces, a business case for Chosen Family Pods. It takes a comprehensive look at shared housing for those living in BC, exploring policy and practices in multiple jurisdictions, and identifying outdated regulations regarding zoning and limiting the number of unrelated individuals that can live together as preventing it from being implemented. The business case concludes with key recommendations for BC to champion innovative shared housing initiatives to increase housing equitability and affordability for all.
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The – Life Intentions Action Planner has been updated. Browse through over 600 free resources to find employment, volunteering, housing, learning & training, health & wellness, legal & advocacy, and community & belonging services in .

The Want2 - Life Intentions Action Planner has been updated - streetohome It’s that time of year – The Want2 – Life Intentions Action Planner has been updated! Nearly 50 new resources have been added, with the Guide now having nearly 600...

“Connection is the most important thing in life – to be connected with friends, teammates, neighbours – you can’t function effectively without it. If you don’t have a community, your physical and mental wellness goes downhill fast.” Read more of John McLernon’s learnings at the helm of Streetohome for the last 15 years.

Gone Fishing - streetohome We’ve learned many lessons since our start in 2008, and have built a repertoire of more than a few John-isms over the years. One of our favourites – “we can’t...

We are happy to announce the release of our Strategic Framework 2023-2028 – Strengthening the Stool Towards Greater Outcomes. Read about our key takeaways, and how we plan on changing lives and building better futures in Vancouver over the next five years.

Strengthening the Stool Towards Greater Outcomes - streetohome We are happy to announce the release of our Strategic Framework 2023-2028 – Strengthening the Stool Towards Greater Outcomes. The Framework brings a renewed focus on enhancing the homelessness services...

2022 marked the beginning of a renewed strategic planning process for Streetohome. Get a sneak peek in our interview with Geoff Cowper and Kevin Bent, who are leading the process.

Exciting news - our Annual Report is here! Read a special message from our outgoing Board Chair John McLernon on the journey we've embarked upon and where we’re headed, and the remarkable strides we've made towards achieving our goals since 2008.

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“People have been living in insecure housing for decades, and now at Co:Here, they can finally relax and don’t need to be worried about their housing security. They can find a sense of belonging in the building, where they step into their little living room space just outside their suite to chat with somebody who’s also stepped out. It’s been a real gift knowing that Co:Here is fostering a sense of belonging and connection among tenants and we hope others will be inspired to do the same.”
Learn more about Co:Here and it’s shared living model.

An Opportunity for Shared Living - streetohome When Co:Here Housing first started, not everyone was sure the model, featuring mixed incomes and mutual support by tenants rather than wraparound services, would work. “I was at a meeting...

“We’re co-creating ‘brave housing’ here. Housing where people feel safe enough to be known, to belong and feel at home,” says Jeanette Moss, Team Lead, Director of Strategy & Development, Salsbury Community Society . Learn more about Co:Here Housing and how it’s creating a sense of community for its diverse residents

Neighbours Helping Neighbours - streetohome As you walk into Co:Here, you’re greeted with the chatter of friendly neighbours, a large open space with communal tables, a seating area by a warm fireplace, and a small...

John McLernon, Streetohome Board Chair, is the first to applaud innovation and efficiency. “We need to use the knowledge we’ve gained, and be creative in what we build and how we support people.” Read the newsletter to discover Co:Here’s innovative housing model.

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The Want2 - Life Intentions Action Paper Planner has been updated with nearly 500 free, self-referrable resources in ! Check it out!

The Want2- Life Intentions Action Paper Planner has been updated - now with 500 resources! - streetohome Great news! The Want2 – Life Intentions Action Paper Planner has been updated! There are now nearly 500 mostly free, self-referable resources at your fingertips. There are several new resources...

Learn how the Adapted Therapeutic Community (ATC) model effectively addresses substance use, mental health and/or criminal history challenges. Join a webinar with international faculty on Feb. 13th and satisfy your curiosity on how this model will fill gaps across BC. Calling all support workers, peer workers, counsellors, psychologists, physicians, clergy, Elders, volunteers, nurses, and social workers – to find out more about ATC Facilitator Training coming to BC at Manning Park in September 2023.

Learn about the Adapted Therapeutic Community model and a future training opportunity with a free webinar! - streetohome BCARA is hosting a free, interactive webinar with international faculty on February 13th from 8:00 am – 9:30 am PST. You will learn more about the Adapted Therapeutic Community model...

In honour of Bell Let’s Talk day, we would like to bring awareness to a new mental wellness and recovery initiative of The Kettle Society – the Recovery Café.

Recovery Café — Support The Kettle NOW OPEN at 620 Clark Drive - Open to Members Monday through Friday 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Closed on Weekends and Stat Holidays Recovery Café - A Community of Healing and TransformationWe provide support, resources and a community of care along the entire continuum of a person’s need for recovery assis...

We would like to congratulate our community partner Odlum Brown Community on their 100th anniversary! Odlum Brown has been a generous contributor towards the Homeward Bound program, providing the opportunity to for individuals to return to a chosen community where they have verified supports who will help them get back on their feet before they become entrenched in homelessness. We look forward to seeing what the future brings.

Homeward Bound - streetohome DOWNLOAD THE FACT SHEET Some homeless individuals in Vancouver have migrated to the city with plans and dreams for their future. Unfortunately, high rents, a tight job market and/or adverse...

“The community’s support was overwhelming.” Homeward Bound presented an opportunity for Olivia where she could return to the community she grew up in, and be closer to her own family and support system.

Olivia's Story - streetohome 17 years ago, Olivia moved to Vancouver with her partner, and had a happy, healthy son. A lot has happened since – her family has grown, and she recently separated...

Tracey has been a part of the Streetohome team for the last eight years, working as the Administration and Donor Manager, and leading our substance use and recovery initiatives portfolio. As she moves onto new adventures, we’d like to take the time to share her journey and accomplishments at Streetohome.

A Q&A with Tracey Harvey, Streetohome Administration and Donor Manager - streetohome Tracey Harvey has been a part of the Streetohome team for the last eight years, working as the Administration and Donor Manager, and leading our substance use and recovery initiatives...

Our winter newsletter is out! We hope you enjoy reading Olivia's story and wish you the best of the season!https://www.streetohome.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DIST-Winter-2022.pdf

Today is ! Be inspired by our donors who have generously given to the numerous innovative projects over the years. Thank you - we are grateful for your support.

Donor Stories Archive - streetohome As you drive down Clark Drive, you’ll notice a stunning mural of butterflies and moths at the corner of Clark and Frances. The mural symbolizes transformation and hope and provides…

Join us in learning about the ‘Living Learning Experience’: Therapeutic Community Facilitator Training with an international network of trained ATC faculty.

One of Streetohome's book clubs discussed ‘The Theory and Practice of Democratic Therapeutic Community Treatment,’ by Dr. Steve Pearce and Dr. Rex Haigh - two psychiatrists who have been leading Therapeutic Community (TC) innovations in the UK over the past 16 years. Meet the authors and learn how a Therapeutic Community approach can enhance mental health issues and addiction recovery outcomes in Vancouver.

Meet the Authors “We’re not looking after people, and thereby disempowering them or potentially promoting unhealthy dependencies. Rather, we’re helping empower people to find the things that will be good for them,” says Steve.

Delancey Street offers a proven model that combines housing with life skills development, education and employment training for individuals with lived experience of, or are at-risk for, homelessness – at no cost to members, family or government. Find out how it works in our interview with founder Dr. Mimi Silbert.

A Need to Be Needed Leads to Success Delancey Street offers a proven model that combines housing with life skills development, education and employment training for individuals with lived experience of, or at-risk for, homelessness. There is no cost to members, family or government – the model sustains itself through the sale of good...

When the opening of the Café in was delayed due to extensive renovations needed at the permanent site, three donors stepped up to fund a pop-up location ensuring prospective members wouldn’t need to wait to start building a better future for themselves. Learn more about their generosity!

A Place of Radical Hospitality & Loving Accountability - streetohome Streetohome is proud to partner with the Kettle Society to open the first Recovery Café in Canada. A property was purchased by a donor, five-year operations seed funding support was...

We’ve launched! Building on the success of our original Life Intentions Action Planner, the app helps you find supports and resources, and create goals and break them down into actionable plans.

Keep track of your progress, receive encouraging prompts, and reminders about your goals through notifications, and connect with supportive friends through the buddy system!

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Find your supports and resources, goals and action plans in your pocket with the Want2 mobile app! Keep track of your progress, receive encouraging prompts, and reminders about your goals through notifications, and connect with supportive friends through the buddy system!

Download on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/want2/id1589330023
Download on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.want2.consumer

Happy National Indigenous People’s Day! We would like to take an opportunity to reflect, learn, support, and participate in the celebration of Indigenous culture in our local communities. We’ve gathered a list of local events, as well as a few interesting news articles to encourage everyone to reflect and learn today.

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Indigenous News and Events Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity for us to reflect, learn, support, and participate in the celebration of Indigenous culture in our communities.

The Recovery Café is a place of belonging where people pursuing – whether it’s from poverty, homelessness, challenges, loneliness, physical injury, trauma, unemployment, or a substance use disorder – can participate in an intentional community of mutual support, and work towards their goals. Learn more about this innovative model! The Kettle Society

A New Opportunity to Pursue Recovery The Recovery Café is a place of belonging where people pursuing recovery – whether it’s from poverty, homelessness, mental health challenges, loneliness, physical injury, trauma, unemployment, or a substance use disorder – can participate in an intentional community of mutual support, and wor...