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Pride 2025

Yesterday, Umbrella staff marched in the annual Victoria Pride Parade for the second year. We had a new group of folks, and it was great to see so many people out celebrating. We had some awesome friends and family join too - special thanks to Mikala for her amazing energ...
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Community Fun – OPS Softball with Josh and Sean

Working in the addictions and menta health field can be hard. Taking time for fun and to be physically active are important acts of self-care, and by taking care of ourselves, we are better able to take care of others in our community. Yesterday, staff at Our Pl...
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Community Resource Highlight: Victoria Pride Society

As a proud community partner, we’re continually inspired by the work of the Victoria Pride Society (VPS)—a cornerstone resource for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Greater Victoria. More than just the vibrant parades and joyful events that mark Pride Week, VPS works year-round to ...
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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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Counsellor Coleman Visit

Today City of Victoria Counsellor Chris Coleman spent some time at Umbrella's new office with Sharlene and Evan catching up on all things Umbrella. We love meeting with people in our local community, sharing stories and strengthening connections. Thanks for spending some...
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Grade 11 Students

Today Umbrella presented to the grade 11 class at St Michaels. This engaged group of students were full of questions for Evan and Rebecca. The time spent after the presentations where students can have one on one time with our staff mean a lot to us, we really find tha...
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Bowling for James

Last night Erik and Derek took the Foundation House and Potter House guys bowling to celebrate James moving out on January 1. James has been a long time resident and leader in the houses and also officially adopted Lyca and is moving with her. We can speak for Lyca when...
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Thank you Manitoulin Transport

What a wonderful gift! Thank you to Jan Cromwell and Manitoulin Transport for this very generous donation made to Umbrella on Christmas Eve. Louise and Evan joined Jan in the picture and everyone was all smiles! This donation will be 100% be used to support our client...
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F-House Christmas

Foundation House is all ready for the big day! Thanks to our friends at TOPS, who support our residents each year, they guys are ready for Christmas. We are incredibly grateful to the folks at TOPS for filling a gift bag for each of our residents to open. Thank you!  ...
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Christmas Angels

Umbrella's Angels were busy delivering gifts and cheer on Friday. Their first stop was Cooper House where Barry greeted Deedrie and Penny and the angels filled the space under the tree. Then they stopped over at Potter House for a quick visit with the residents there an...