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RBC Chat

Today, folks from RBC branches joined Evan and Sharlene for a conversation about Umbrella and how RBC can help. We at Umbrella love partnering with RBC, they share a similar community vision and values as we do and they enjoy supporting non-profits, like Umbrella, to make...
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Resident Bowling

On Wednesday night, all the residents from our three houses met at Foundation House for pizza and then they headed out to Langford Lanes for some fun bowling. Staff Zack, Kelsey and Erik all joined in on the fun and Erik beat everyone at bowling!! These events are reall...
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Vic High Resource Fair

Today, Sean and Evan are at the Resource Fair at Vic High School. This is an important event to be at, to answer questions, provide support and make connections. This all day resource fair, is also an opportunity for community members to learn more about Umbrella and fo...
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Administrative Professionals Day

Today is Administrative Professional Day and we think this is a pretty important day. Sharlene took the admin team for lunch and a bit of self care and fun, while Blake and Jake manned the office. Admin are the foundation of every organization and we couldn't do the wor...
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Adios Albina!

Today Sean had his last day at Albina. Sean is moving into an Outreach role at Umbrella, but has really captured the hearts of the residents and our Our Place partners. They had a little going away shin dig for him. Josh is staying put at Albina and our new Lucy is joi...
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Annual Costco Trip

About once a year Sharlene drags Evan to Costco to do the house shopping. Today Zack was working at the hospital so Evan had to step in and push one of the two carts and follow a carefully crafted grocery list... a big ask. Costco is Evan's least favourite place, and it...
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Happy 1 Year Michael

Today we celebrated Michael and his one year of continuous sobriety. What a wonderful milestone and we could not be prouder. Pictured below Michael and his one candle to celebrate his one year, with one of his roommates Barry. Keep doing the work Michael, sobriety look...
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Dream It, Be It

Umbrella Society was proud to be a part of the Dream It, Be it event this past Tuesday  . Dream it , Be it is a unique free opportunity for students from all three S. Vancouver Island school districts to explore different career opportunities and learn about the various n...
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Criminal Justice Info Session

Yesterday at Camosun College's Lansdowne Campus, Umbrella participated in the Criminal Justice Q & A with many other resources. Kelsey and Nic represented Umbrella and chatted with current and potential criminal justice students and discussed the current state of service...
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Happy 3 years Glenn

Today is a happy day for Glenn at Cooper House. Glenn is celebrating his 3 years of sobriety! These important milestones are worthy of pie and Zack brought enough to share. Keep doing the work Glenn, we are all proud of you!