GET INVOLVED: HeroWork NEEDS OUR HELP

Posted on September 15, 2014 by - Uncategorized

On September 19th, Paul Latour and HeroWork will work his magic to make our community a better place to live by encouraging community involvement.

In June of this year, HeroWork took on the task of renovating a recently gifted apartment building that Threshold Housing will use to house youth at-risk of becoming homeless.  The renovation process is “radical” in that Paul uses vast community resources, volunteers,  local trades and professionals to engage in a very intense renovation of the property in less than two weeks (3 weekends).  The property will be put up to code, furnished and made user-ready.  Paul calls the process a modern version of barn-raising.

His goal is not just to help homeless youth, but give community members – you and I – the opportunity to get involved in a grassroots project that makes a vital contribution to fellow citizens.

If you haven’t already, please go to HeroWork and choose how you wish to support this fantastic project. Here are the dates to get involved and make a difference:

Youth Wrapped in the Warmth of “Blankets for Canada”

Posted on September 10, 2014 by - Uncategorized

The wonderful ladies at Blankets for Canada contacted us & donated their beautiful works to our youth.  Here, four of our youth are beaming with gratitude for the warmth from Blankets for Canada.  It is such thoughtful support that helps to heal many wounds carried by adolescences who feel marginalized by their early life experiences.  Thank you Blankets for Canada for bringing joy into the world, one blanket at a time!

Victoria Apartment Building Donated to House Homeless Youth

Posted on August 8, 2014 by - Community, Housing

July 31st, 2014 — Ms. Sarah Petrescu published the following article in the July 31st edition of 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.

“The donor, who approached us, has worked with children and youth and understands how important stable housing is for them,” said Mark Muldoon, executive director of Threshold Housing Society.

Victoria apartment building donated to house homeless youth

Posted on August 1, 2014 by - Uncategorized

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

Posted on July 30, 2014 by - Uncategorized

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

Posted on June 24, 2014 by - Uncategorized

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:

There’s a certain assumed stigma associated with homelessness. Many people think of drug addicts and aggressive panhandlers, but the people who walk through the doors of Threshold Housing Society know that’s not an entirely accurate picture of homelessness in Greater Victoria.

Home Depot Volunteers and Associates Give At-Risk Youth a Helping Hand Up

Posted on June 17, 2014 by - Uncategorized

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.

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