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Canada Day 2025

  As we head into the upcoming Canada Day weekend, we felt that this year was an especially important time to acknowledge the privileges, impacts, and ongoing support needs in our community, both at the local and national level. The lasting impacts and intergenerati...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21)

Tomorrow is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Umbrella gratefully and respectfully operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples. We invite you to join us in acknowledging and celebrating the rich history, culture, and importance of th...
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Hammer Time

Hammer Time is available to provide support for people in construction who are struggling with substance use issues, and may need access to recovery and/or harm reduction services. Taking place on Thursdays from 7 – 8pm, these weekly meetings will be a mixture of educati...
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Recovering Out Loud: Metallica’s James Hetfield

At Umbrella Society, we’re inspired by people and programs that create space for honest conversations about recovery. One powerful example came recently from Road Recovery, a non-profit supporting youth through music and mentorship. Backstage at the JLM Dome in Syracuse,...
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Happy 2 Years Phil!

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating Phil, a resident at Potter House, as he marked two incredible years of sobriety. A moment worth celebrating—we’re beyond proud! Take a look at the photo below of Phil with cake. Keep going strong, Phil—recovery looks great on ...
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Happy 1 Year Billy!

Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating Billy, a resident at Potter House, as he reached the remarkable milestone of one year of sobriety. An accomplishment worth celebrating—we’re beyond proud! Check out the photo below of Billy with his cake. Keep going strong...
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Stelly’s Secondary School Presentation

Last week, Evan and Rebecca had the honor of delivering their fourth presentation of the year to the Grade 12 students at Stelly's Secondary School. The school’s Health and Wellness Day program, which has run throughout the year, featured a variety of topics, from gambli...
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A Heartfelt Thank You to St. Michael’s University School

On behalf of everyone at the Umbrella Society, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Primrose, Mr. Anderson, and the entire SMUS community for their incredible support through the Ice Bucket Challenge! This fun and impactful event has not only raised aware...
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Administrative Professionals Day

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Yesterday, we took a moment to celebrate the incredible Umbrella Admin Team — the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep everything running smoothly with dedication, heart, and a whole lot of hustle. From organizing schedules and manag...
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Pancake Breakfast

As Easter approaches, the spirit of community, care, and connection is in full bloom at Umbrella. Today, two of our dedicated staff members—Josh and Sean—took that spirit to heart by cooking up a special pancake breakfast for residents at one of our transitional housing s...