Bottle Depot
A big thank you to the wonderful members of our community for directing their bottle returns to Umbrella.
We are so grateful for these kind gestures, and all donations go directly to client support and services.
Thank you!
Feeling the love
The holidays are over, but the residents at both Hudson House and Foundation House are bringing the love they felt into the new year.
The community really came together and helped spoil all 16 residents.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated to Umbrella, purchased ba...
Christmas Fundraiser
This year, we decided to try a little fundraising to purchase gifts for the residents in Foundation House and Hudson House.
Our ED baked dozens of cookies and the team delivered them. This little fundraiser, became a huge fundraiser - $1506.00!!
We were able to purchase...
What A Treat!
Our monthly staff meeting was pleasantly interrupted this week. We were all delighted to received a chocolate dipped fruit bouquet created by Edible Arrangements. The bouquet was sent to us by a grateful parent to celebrate the second year of sobriety for her son.
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Quadra Village Community Centre
Did you know that the Umbrella Society's office is located at the Quadra Village Community Centre? QVCC has been a major supporter of the work that Umbrella does and we couldn't be more grateful. While strolling the halls at the office we noticed that the community closet...
Local Films Supporting Umbrella
Local film makers Brent Lanyon (The Woman Down the Lane) and Mike Stevens (Dee) will be screening their new films on Saturday, November 25th at 12pm at the Roxy Theater.
The screening will be by donation and Umbrella is thrilled to have been selected as the benefa...
Evan’s presentation
Evan gave a powerful presentation last night at the Community Volunteer Training Program on addiction, stigma and recovery. We are grateful that our staff are so open to sharing their experience and knowledge to help community members better support people living with, an...
A Visit from the Zone 91.3
We were thrilled to be visited this week by John Sheilds from the Zone 91.3, here in Victoria. The Zone's Selfless Summer Civic Contest allowed winners to choose a local registered charity to support with a $500 donation.
Thank you to Zoner Adrian Polley and everyone a...
Larry retires
Larry Stevens, from Coolaid's REES program, has been a long time friend and supporter of Umbrella, and a huge advocate for our clients.
This week, Angela and Evan went to Larry's retirement party with thanks, hugs and gratitude.
Larry will be very missed by Umbrella an...
Vancity Visit
A few employees from Vancity visited Foundation House today.
Elyse, Fred and Ben had a tour and visit with some of the residents and staff as they delivered a check to Umbrella.
Umbrella will be using this money to help the residents be more prepared as they transition ...