Whole Way House

Unexpected funding cuts are putting over 400 seniors at risk of losing essential support they rely on. We need your help to bridge the gap.

Whole Way House is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment where we can build meaningful relationships and a community that instills worth, value and dignity.

How we work

ReConnect by building meaningful relationships where we can combat loneliness and isolation in a safe and supportive community

ReBuild a sense of belonging and purpose through opportunities to contribute, education and training

ReCenter around a meaningful and purposeful life through one on one tenant support services and connecting to community resources

who

Whole Way House is a registered Canadian charity serving vulnerable seniors and veterans who are facing marginalization, disabilities, addiction issues and/or mental health issues in the Downtown Eastside. It was co-founded by Jenny and Josh Konkin in 2013.

what

Our vision is to serve vulnerable residents by creating a safe and welcoming environment where we can build meaningful relationships and a community that instills worth, value and dignity.

why

We believe that when a person feels loved and valued, they are able to find purpose in life and be a part of something greater. We offer friendship and support to those who are often lonely, isolated, rejected and forgotten.

Helping Seniors Age Well In Place

Hear from Cameron, Georgette and Susan how Whole Way House supports them to combat isolation, access the resources they need, and be a helping hand when they have nowhere else to go.

We are proud to partner with the AIRP (Aging in the Right Place Study) as one of their recommended models to help support vulnerable seniors to age well in place, with the care and dignity they need and deserve.

Thank you to our partners at Simon Fraser University for collecting the data and research and sharing this video. To learn more about this study across 3 cities in Canada, visit https://www.sfu.ca/airp.html

Make an impact! Support those who are vulnerable and marginalized and help build a healthy community by donating to our programs today.

Housing Partnerships

Whole Way House partners with 7 non-profit housing societies across 11 sites, supporting more than 1100 low-income seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, families and people in transition with onsite community building programs and tenant support services to build healthy communities in housing.

Veterans Manor (VMHS)

Low-income housing for senior and veteran men at risk of homelessness in the DTES

In partnership with BC Housing

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601 East Hastings (UGM)

Two year transitional, abstinence-based housing for vulnerable residents after recovery in the DTES

In partnership with Union Gospel Mission

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Maurice McElrea Place (UGM)

Permanent, affordable, abstinence-based housing for vulnerable residents after recovery and/or with disabilities in the DTES

In partnership with Union Gospel Mission

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Alexander House (AHS)

Affordable housing for low-income seniors in the DTES

In partnership with BC Housing

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Chelsea Tower (NCS)

Affordable housing for low-income seniors in Mount Pleasant

In partnership with BC Housing

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Chelsea Terrace (NCS)

Affordable housing for low-income seniors in Burnaby

In partnership with BC Housing

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Granville House (AHS)

Affordable housing for low-income seniors in Vancouver (Granville Bridge)

In partnership with BC Housing

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The Orchard (UGM)

Permanent, affordable, townhouses for low-income families and single moms in Surrey

In partnership with Union Gospel Mission

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Shiloh Place (TBG)

Low income housing for seniors in Chinatown and the DTES

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The Pendrellis (PS)

Affordable housing for low-income seniors in the West End of Vancouver

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Campbell Lodge (GVHS)

Low-income housing for seniors and people with diverse abilities in the heart of Victoria

In partnership with Lapis Homes

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Hear from the residents about the impact our community building programs and tenant support services are making in their lives and in their homes.

Learn more about the history and people behind Whole Way House.

Our Story

What's Happening at Whole Way House

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Get involved

There are several ways to support the many programs and activities that take place at Whole Way House!

Sponsorship

We rely on the generousity of local businesses to support our programs. Learn more about how your organization can sponsor a program at Whole Way House.

Sponsor

Donate

All donations go directly to funding our programs and activities. All donations will receive a charitable donations receipt.

Donate

Volunteer

Volunteers are the life blood of any non-profit organization! Find out how you can get involved as a volunteer and make a meaningful difference in our community.

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