Giving Tuesday 2021: Our Work in Homelessness Prevention
In honour of Giving Tuesday next week, we wanted to shed light on the important role donors have in our programs and services.
Connective Programs & Services
Expanding Cultural Supports Available to Residents at SHARP
Having opportunities to connect with ones culture, particularly through an Indigenous lens, is essential to healing, growth, relations, and community. Recognizing this, we’ve worked to expand the cultural supports available to residents at SHARP.
Sharing Appreciation for the Outstanding Contributions of Elder Mary Fayant
Elders are at the heart of First Nations communities, and today we are honouring the outstanding contributions of Elder Mary Fayant; an Elder at the heart of our community here at JHS Pacific.
Introducing Our New Healing Garden
Our new Healing Garden at Miyáqˈelhá:wetawt provides residents – past, present, and future – daily opportunities to connect to land, culture, tradition, Elders, and one another. This is one of a three-part series in honour of National Indigenous History Month.
Supporting Aging Individuals Reintegrate to Community from Corrections
As we complete exciting renovations at Elliott House, we spoke with Rob, a resident at Elliott, to talk about the unique barriers that older populations face as they reintegrate to the community from corrections.
Meet Roy, the volunteer leading our new tax clinic in Abbotsford
We have recently launched a new tax program at our Abbotsford Community Services Office! With it being National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the volunteer leading its delivery.
Reflecting 1 Year into COVID-19 – Part 3
In the final post of our COVID-19 storytelling series, we’re sharing an exciting new update on services in Yukon – introducing the Housing First residence.
Reflecting 1 Year into COVID-19 – Part 2
In part 2 of 3 in our COVID series, we’re sharing achievements experienced amidst the pandemic by two of our longest standing programs: VA and Hobden House
Reflecting 1 Year into COVID-19 – Part 1
As we reflect one year into the pandemic, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the little and big accomplishments at JHS. Join us over the next 3 weeks for a special blog series.
Responding to Increased Barriers Faced by Individuals Reintegrating During COVID-19
Recognizing the need to support populations at high-risk of COIVD-19, we have been working to identify community-based solutions: introducing our Community Support Initiatives.