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Happy 1 Year Josh!

Josh just took his 1 year cake! It's been amazing to watch Josh learn and grow over the past year. He has been a great example to all the Foundation House residents of what hard work and a kind heart can accomplish. Congratulations Josh, we are so proud of you!
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Recovery Month 2022 – Brae

September is Recovery month and Umbrella is excited to celebrate by highlighting some of the amazing recovery stories happening all around us.   "Be like Brae. Are you ready to shed unhealthy behaviours like Brae did? Recovery is life changing, and being your true se...
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Sober Fest 2022

Umbrella was proud to attend Sober Fest this past Saturday as a sponsor. It was a great day to celebrate recovery and the incredible people in the recovery community. We can't wait for for this to become an annual event!
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Staff Barbecue

Yesterday was another great Umbrella barbecue. Staff were encouraged to come by the office on their lunch to grab a beef, chicken or veggie burger for lunch. It was also a goodbye for Ashmita, who has left us to attend UVIC and Carly who is off to University of Toronto,...
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International Dog Day 2022!

Today is International Dog Day and we couldn't be happier to celebrate our furry friend, Lyca. Lyca is the only permanent resident at Foundation House and is an important friend and support to everyone who comes through the door. Whether it is a cuddle on the couch or c...
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Thank you Nancy!

  Umbrella is so lucky to have such a caring and thoughtful Board of Directors. Nancy, one of our board members, grew a feast of veggies in her garden this year and decided to bring some in for our residents to enjoy. These local and organic cucumbers and green beans a...
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Project Reconnect

Today at Royal Athletic Park is Project Reconnect. This important community resource fair was on hiatus during COVID but we are excited to see it back. Come down to RAP between 11-3pm today and say hello to Alfred and James manning the Umbrella table. Thanks to the Dow...
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International Cat Day at Umbrella

Today, August 8, is International Cat Day and we are big fans of our feline friends and wanted to celebrate our staff members best friends. We don't tell the cats about today though, because they think everyday is Cat Day! Shelagh's cat clearly likes to be the centre ...
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Resident Bowling Fun!

Last night Sharlene and Sarah took the residents at Foundation House out for a night of fun to celebrate Marty, who is moving out next week. The stakes were high! The losing team had to do all the chores for the winning team next week - Marty chose him team and we bowle...
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Staff Social

Umbrella staff took some time yesterday to hang out in the sun and shade and relax with food and games. Erik and his partner Sarah even came by to introduce everyone to their son Peter! It's such a treat every time we get to hang our together and the weather didn't di...