Thank you, Paul Latour of Herowork, for taking on the renovations of the donated house!
We really appreciate your work & energy!
Thank You, Herowork, for Taking on Donated House Renovations
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Victoria apartment building donated to house homeless youth
On July 31st, 2014, Ms. Sarah Petrescu, published the following article in the Times Colonist newspaper, titled “Victoria apartment building donated to house homeless youth“. The following is an excerpt:
An anonymous donor has given a $725,000 Victoria apartment complex to the region’s homeless youth.
With four two-bedroom units, the apartment building on Davie Street in the South Jubilee neighbourhood will be the subject of a massive community makeover in September.
Threshold Receives Generous Donation of Four-plex Apartment Building
The Threshold Housing Society (ths)— which provides long-term transitional housing for youth at risk of becoming homelessness— is honoured to announce that we are the recipient of a very generous donation which will enable us to extend our service to youth.
In June of this year, an anonymous donor transferred title of a four unit apartment building to the Society. The property will be used to increase our units in the Safe Housing for Youth (SHY) program, as well as provide office space for staff of the SHY program and life-skills.
The building is located in the South Jubilee area and the Society is grateful for the support and endorsement of the South Jubilee Neighbourhood Association.
Youth Homelessness an ‘Unseen’ Crisis in Greater Victoria
On June 20th, Mr. Kyle Slavin, Editor of the Sannich News, published the following article. It is a candid look at youth who have overcome adversity to find themselves better prepared to take on the future. The following is an excerpt:
Home Depot Volunteers and Associates Give At-Risk Youth a Helping Hand Up
On May 14, 2014, several members of the Home Depot (Sannich store) under the direction of Darcy Lockhart descended upon Mitchell house with paint and brush in hand. The group professionally painted exterior portions of the house and interior areas a well.
Threshold Housing Society was grateful for the support last year from Home Depot’s “Buy a Hammer and Build a Community Campaign.” This year, the Society is again grateful to be participating in the “Orange Door Campaign.” Both campaigns are in aid of addressing youth homeless locally.
The Society is also grateful for a grant last year from The Home Depot Canada Foundation that went toward much needed upgrades at Holly House. Home Depot is a national corporate citizen that thinks and acts locally. Their area associates and volunteers have heart and a lot of expertise in home repair.
Help keep our kids off the streets! Your support DOUBLES today!
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Threshold Youth Housing has an opportunity to receive a dollar-for-dollar matching donation from a generous supporter. Every gift you make between NOW and July 1, 2014 up to $100 will be matched. Your gift will double as will your impact towards alleviating youth homelessness!
How The Home Depot Canada Foundation is helping put an end to youth homelessness with “Paper Doors”
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to ending youth homelessness with an investment of $10 million over the next three years through The Orange Door Project. This initiative will give vulnerable youth the housing, support and hope they need to live safe, healthy and productive lives.
One component of The Orange Door Project is the Foundation’s national fundraising campaign. From now until July 2, The Home Depot customers can buy a $2 paper doorin support of a local youth-focused housing charity.
All proceeds raised at the Victoria & Langford Home Depot store during the campaign will support Threshold Housing Society.
Colliers International Comes to the Aid of At-Risk Youth
Colliers International has been part of the Victoria community since 1975. The firm is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in the world with 500 offices worldwide. In Victoria alone, they manage 1.8 million square feet of commercial property.
In September of 2013, the Board of The Colliers Cares Foundation selected the Threshold Housing Society as the recipient of funds raised by the Foundation in 2013. The initiative was led by Linda Ryder of the Foundation and close to 30 staff members of the Victoria office participated in the funding drive.
Linda Ryder (second from left) and staff present Mark Muldoon of Threshold with a donation raised through the Colliers Cares Foundation
Mel Cooper Looks a Lot Like Santa!
On December 3rd, Mel Cooper, Chair of the TELUS Victoria Community Board, paid an unexpected visit to Threshold. His mission was to deliver a grant cheque that will assist Threshold with its Safe Housing for Youth program. His policy is always to deliver a cheque in person, adding a face and smile to the Board’s good work in the community. What a great time of year to visit! Jiggling bells were heard in the background!
Mel Cooper (left), Chair of the TELUS Community Board of Victoria and Mark Muldoon (right) Executive Director of Threshold
The TELUS Victoria Community Board was launched in May 2007 and is led by Mel Cooper. The annual donation budget is $350,000. Since 2007, the Victoria Community Board has donated $1.85 million to 168 projects. In 2012, it donated $350,000 to 28 projects. In fact, there are 11 Canadian TELUS Community Boards and three International Boards that provide funding to local grassroots organizations in major centres where TELUS operates. These Community Boards are located in Victoria, Vancouver, Thompson Okanagan, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Rimouski, Quebec City, Atlantic Canada, the Philippines, Guatemala and El Salvador.
Today, Childhood Poverty; Tomorrow, Youth Homelessness
A new report indicates that British Columbia has the highest child poverty rate in Canada, with one in five kids considered statistically poor, says a report that calls for quick action to alleviate a worsening situation in the western province.
The report by the child and youth advocacy group First Call said B.C.’s child poverty rate is 18.6 per cent compared to the national rate of 13.3 per cent. Manitoba’s rate, the second-highest in the country, stands at 17.3 per cent.
Adrienne Montani, First Call’s provincial co-ordinator states: “B.C. stands out as having done the least among all provinces to bring down child and family poverty through government supports and programs.”
The report, unfortunately is not reporting something new. BC has had one of the worst child poverty statistics in the country for years. Is there any reason why BC cannot fix this problem. In a letter to the editor in the Times Colonist, Dr. Robert Duncan argued: