Streetohome Foundation
103-525 Seymour Street V6B 3H7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Navigation Centre is a place to help navigate individuals to services in the least intrusive way possible, so they can get the help they need. says Alan Peretz, Partner at KPMG Canada and Streetohome Board Member. The concept originated in the U.S. with the aim of helping large unsheltered #homeless populations living in city encampments, while maintaining the ability to have a space that will include pets, partners or groups of friends, and possessions (including vehicles). Learn more about the navigation centre model in Alan’s #KPMG Insight Moment. #homelessnessactionweek https://bit.ly/3j5rH7i

We need to look at the health and wellness needs, employment, skills and training, legal and social needs of these individuals, says Sherri Magee, Streetohome Board member. How can we give them a sense of belonging and meaning in the community? Learn about the value of partnerships and having a comprehensive strategy with Streetohome Board Member Sherri Magee’s KPMG Canada Insight Moment. https://bit.ly/2Fu2Tbg

There’s no silver bullet solution to homelessness, but we are getting somewhere. John McLernon explains some of the misconceptions around #homelessness in #Vancouver in a KPMG Canada Insight Moment. #homelessnessactionweek https://bit.ly/3iPBjmb

The YWCA Metro Vancouver is launching a new, free IT/tech support service for vulnerable #Vancouver community members August 31st. Get help with general IT and tech questions and issues, including how to set up devices, creating email accounts, making video calls online, etc. by calling 1-833-386-4129, emailing [email protected] or filling out the form at https://ywcavan.org/techlink-support! #YWCA

We’re happy to announce our annual report is out! In this report, you will find our Board Chair, John McLernon, reflect on Streetohome’s start, and how our thinking has evolved over the past ten years. You can also read about the Homeward Bound program and how it supported Dan in reuniting with his family.