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United Way Kickoff

Today at Centennial Square was the annual United Way kickoff. Umbrella was pleased to be among the many service providers around the square engaging with the community and each other. Manning the Umbrella table were Sharlene, Evan and our new Fund Developer Terri (didn'...
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Healing yard at F-House

Umbrella was so excited to receive a Community Wellness Grant to upgrade the backyard at Foundation House. This generous grant allowed us to hire Koi Dragon Landscaping and have them turn what was a boring, uninspiring yard into an oasis of healing and sanctuary. The re...
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Recovery Month – Eileen

September is recovery month! Every year Umbrella celebrates this important month by sharing messages of recovery from some of our favourite people. Meet Eileen. Eileen worked hard for her recovery and completed the Mental Health and Addictions program at Camosun Colleg...
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Lunch with Angels

Today, Sharlene & Rebecca joined the amazing Angels for lunch. Also in attendance was Lisa and Taylor from Her Way Home. The Angels do so much for Umbrella, Her Way Home and they make a huge difference in our community. At Umbrella, the Angels fund our Women's Recovery...
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Happy One Year Nic!

Today is a big day for our Recipes for Recovery leader Nic. He is one year sober. This is a huge milestone and deserved to be celebrated with cupcakes, cards and all the attention ! We are super proud of him and all the amazing work he is doing in Umbrella's newest coo...
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Recovery Month – Stephanie

September is recovery month! Every year Umbrella celebrates this important month by sharing messages of recovery from some of our favourite people. Meet Stephanie. Stephanie lives her life in gratitude and celebrates the abundance of gifts recovery continues to bring i...
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Community Partners

Umbrella loves to collaborate with community partners. Today, Sharlene and Evan met with Julian, Cheryl and Leah from Our Place to discuss future recovery projects. Lots of great ideas were floated and a plan was put in place. We are excited to see what transpires!
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Staff BBQ

Today Umbrella hosted an end of summer barbecue for the staff. The rain started but held off for the food and fun. Blake manned the barbecue to make sure that everyone left with full bellies and big smiles.
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Recovery Month – Erik

September is recovery month! Every year Umbrella celebrates this important month by sharing messages of recovery from some of our favourite people. Meet Erik and his mini Peter. Erik is proof that hard work in recovery pays off. He spent a lot of time at Foundation Hou...
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Recipes for Recovery – Last Practice

Today was the final run through of new recipes and we included our ED and Board today. Today board members Valerie, Cyndi, Wendy and Nancy and ED Sharlene joined Nic as he helped make three delicious vegan meals. Everyone had a ton of fun than everyone sat down and tri...