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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 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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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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Terry 10 year celebration

Yesterday, we celebrated Terry's 10th work anniversary with the Umbrella staff! As many of you know, Terry is a huge fan of pie, so we marked the occasion with 10 different kinds. We also had a blast with Terry Trivia, which came down to two teams—Jen & Sharlene vs. Dere...