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Building healthy communities in housing by providing community programs & tenant support for seniors, veterans and people with disabilities in BC.

A Fresh Start at Veterans Manor 🏠✨ A huge thank y A Fresh Start at Veterans Manor 🏠✨

A huge thank you to Captain Scott and his volunteers for serving at the Veterans Manor Clean Team Program! We’re so grateful for their willingness to roll up their sleeves and come alongside our staff to support our residents and help set them up for success.

The Clean Team Program helps create healthier, safer and more welcoming living spaces by reducing clutter, creating clear walkways, improving organization and keeping living spaces well maintained. These simple changes can make a meaningful difference in helping residents feel comfortable and safe in their homes.

Thank you, Captain Scott and volunteers, for giving your time and caring for our Veterans Manor community! ❀️

#SupportSeniors #VeteransManor #DTES #CleanTeam
Get your dancing shoes on πŸ’ƒπŸ•ΊπŸ»with that Old Time Ro Get your dancing shoes on πŸ’ƒπŸ•ΊπŸ»with that Old Time Rock and Roll 🎸 
Thanks @concertsincarebc for bringing the joy of music to our Chelsea Terrace seniors in Burnaby! #supportseniors #musicheals #health
🎢✨ Health Arts Society Concert! ✨🎢 We had an amaz 🎢✨ Health Arts Society Concert! ✨🎢

We had an amazing morning filled with music, dancing, laughter, and community at Whole Way House! πŸ’›

A huge thank you to @concertsincarebc and the wonderful Dominique, @ukulady4u, for bringing such an incredible musical performance to our seniors! The energy in the room was contagious, and it didn’t take long before everyone was singing along, dancing, and enjoying the moment! πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

Music is such a meaningful way to support connection and well-being among older adults. It can spark memories, encourage social interaction, lift our spirits, and create opportunities for people to come together. πŸ₯°πŸ’›

We’re so grateful to Health Arts Society for partnering with us and creating a wonderful experience that builds stronger connections with our residents. Thank you for making our morning so special! 🌟

#BuildingCommunity #CommunityConnection #SeniorsCommunity #MusicforSeniors #agingwell
πŸ›οΈ Free Shopping: More Than Just the Essentials! πŸ›οΈ Free Shopping: More Than Just the Essentials!

Through our Free Shopping Program, residents can choose from items they need, including toiletries, clothing suitable for the season, small household items, and food security supports.

These may seem like small things, but having access to basic necessities can support confidence, independence, and overall quality of life.

At Whole Way House, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to feel valued and have their basic needs met with dignity - all while having a little fun together doing it! ❀️

Thank you to our incredible volunteers and program donors, @forestersfinancial and City Serve @coastal_church, who make programs like Free Shopping possible. ❀️

#FreeShopping #SupportSeniors #BuildingCommunities #Veterans #DTES
Afternoon outing to Trout Lake β˜€οΈ Our residents e Afternoon outing to Trout Lake β˜€οΈ

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful afternoon outing to Trout Lake, trying new activities and exploring new skills together! From learning to use cameras to capture pictures of the wildlife and each other πŸ“ΈπŸ˜„

A big thank you to CityServe for providing sun hats for our residents, keeping everyone cool and comfortable throughout the sunny day! πŸ‘’πŸ§’

Moments like these remind us how much joy connection and new experiences can bring. πŸ’š

#WholeWayHouse #TroutLake #CommunityConnection #ReConnect
Thank you @cityofburnaby Mayor @mikehurleyformayor Thank you @cityofburnaby Mayor @mikehurleyformayor  and City Councillors for joining us for a tour of Chelsea Terrace. The seniors loved chatting with you and especially enjoyed having the Mayor call out for BINGO! It is great to see elected officials who are so supportive of our program and helping seniors to age well in the right place. #burnaby #seniors #homelessnessprevention
Scam Prevention Workshop ✏️ Scams targeting sen Scam Prevention Workshop ✏️ 
 
Scams targeting seniors are getting more sophisticated every year, and at Whole Way House, we believe knowledge is the best defense πŸ“˜ That’s why we brought our residents together for a prevention workshop, packed with crucial updates on the latest tactics scammers are using.

What stood out most was not just the information, it was the residents themselves stepping up for one another. Several shared their own experiences and lessons learned to help and protect one another.πŸ‘

Learn how you can contribute to this work at wholewayhouse.ca πŸ’™

#ScamAwareness #SeniorSafety #CommunityCare #StaySafe
Breathe and Body Works πŸŒΏπŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Another fun and refr Breathe and Body Works πŸŒΏπŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ

Another fun and refreshing morning spent outside, enjoying the fresh air and the company of our neighbors during the Breathe and Body Works program at Granville House! 🌞🌳

This wellness session takes place once a month and is led by one of our very own residents. We love the positive energy, connection, and sense of community that fills the air when residents head to the park for some light exercise and good vibes! πŸ’¬πŸ€πŸ’ͺ

#CommunityWellness #ResidentLed #PositiveEnergy #SeniorWellness #FreshAirAndFriendship #BreatheAndBodyWorks
Thank you MP Marie-France Lalond for taking the ti Thank you MP Marie-France Lalond for taking the time to visit us at the Veterans Manor in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. As the Chair of the Standing Committee for Veterans Affairs, it was very encouraging to have you come and speak with and listen to veterans like Cam and Karl who have given so much. Many have struggled, experienced homelessness, and have great insights into what types of support and housing veterans need and want. We are grateful to have a Member of Parliament who will share the concerns and voices of the veterans in our community. #canadianveterans #supportveterans #dtes
Birthday Party Fun! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚ At Whole Way House, we lov Birthday Party Fun! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚

At Whole Way House, we love celebrating our residents and making them feel extra special on their birthday! πŸ’– There’s nothing quite like sharing that joy with friends and neighbors.

The lovely community at Chelsea Terrace came together to celebrate with games, snacks, and lots of laughter. It was a fun-filled afternoon full of friendly competition and great company! πŸ₯³πŸ§πŸŽ²

A big thank you to our amazing donors for helping make this celebration possible. Your support means so much to our seniors in low-income housing and helps create moments they'll remember. πŸ’›

#BirthdayCelebration #CommunityJoy #SeniorSmiles #GratefulHeart #ThankYouSponsors #NeighbourhoodLove
Free Summer Shopping at Veterans Manor! πŸ‘•πŸ›οΈβ˜€οΈ Our Free Summer Shopping at Veterans Manor! πŸ‘•πŸ›οΈβ˜€οΈ

Our veterans had a great time picking out fresh summer wear from a wide selection of shirts and shorts in all kinds of fun, vibrant colors! It was all about comfort, confidence, and personal style. πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘–

It truly warmed our hearts to see how excited and grateful they were for these thoughtful gifts. πŸ’™

A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing sponsors for making this meaningful program possible. Your generosity reminds our veterans that they are supported and deeply appreciated. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ™

#FreeShoppingDay #SupportOurVets #CommunityCare #SummerStyle #GratefulHearts #GivingBack #VeteranSupport
Pictionary! πŸ–οΈπŸŽ¨ What a fun afternoon filled with Pictionary! πŸ–οΈπŸŽ¨

What a fun afternoon filled with laughter, creativity, guessing, and connection! πŸ˜‚β€οΈ Our residents enjoyed a lively game of Pictionary, with some sharing that it was also a great way to practice their English while guessing the words! πŸ—£οΈπŸ“š

Activities like these help reduce social isolation by bringing residents together to chat, laugh, learn, and create wonderful memories. 🀝🌈

A big thank you to our wonderful donors and partners for your continued support and for making meaningful programs like these possible for our seniors! πŸ™πŸ’™

#Pictionary #SeniorCommunity #SeniorWellness #SocialConnection #SeniorPrograms
Community Computer! πŸŒŸπŸ’» Our residents are enjoying Community Computer! πŸŒŸπŸ’»

Our residents are enjoying a wonderful new addition to their community space, the community computer! πŸ–₯️❀️

Residents appreciate having access to a computer for researching current activities and events , listening to music 🎢, or even gathering together to watch fun cat videos! 🐱

It’s so beautiful to see how something as simple as a computer can help residents feel less isolated and more connected. ❀️ They can come together, learn something new, explore their interests, and enjoy each other’s company. ✨

A huge thank you to @simplybusinessit for the wonderful and generous donation of computers for our seniors! πŸ™πŸ’™ Your generosity has helped us create more opportunities for connection, learning, and community. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»
onnected, engaged, and involved! πŸ’•πŸŒŸ

#CommunityConnection #DigitalInclusion #StayConnected #CommunityComputer #SeniorSupport
πŸŽ‚ Birthday Party Program! πŸŽ‰ We had an amazing tim πŸŽ‚ Birthday Party Program! πŸŽ‰

We had an amazing time celebrating 4 resident birthdays this month! πŸ₯³ Celebrants blew out their candles surrounded by friends and neighbours at our monthly birthday bash, filled with cake, smiles, and good company! πŸ°πŸ’›

We also delivered a fresh slice of birthday cake right to the door of one celebrant, making sure no one missed out on the sweetness! πŸŽ‚πŸ βœ¨

#BirthdayCelebration #SeniorCommunity #CommunityBuilding #CelebratingTogether
🍦Ice Cream Social!🍦 Beating the heat with sweet t 🍦Ice Cream Social!🍦

Beating the heat with sweet treats, good company, and lots of smiles! β˜€οΈπŸ¨

Our brand-new garden tent made its debut this month, giving residents a cool and breezy space to enjoy the outdoors. 15 residents and 7 Broadway Group team members joined us for an afternoon of ice cream, conversation, and laughter! πŸ’›

Moments like these help bring neighbours together, reduce isolation, and build a stronger sense of community. 🏑✨

Thank you to our wonderful donors and partners for helping make meaningful gatherings like this possible! πŸ€πŸ’™

#CommunityBuilding #SeniorCommunity #CombatingIsolation  #IceCreamSocial #CommunityCare
πŸ’»βœ¨ Thank You, Simply Business! βœ¨πŸ’» We are so grate πŸ’»βœ¨ Thank You, Simply Business! βœ¨πŸ’»

We are so grateful to Simply Business for generously donating iMac computers to Whole Way House! πŸ–₯οΈπŸ’™

These computers will be used across our programs and community spaces, giving seniors and veterans a place to go online for so many of the everyday and important things they need to do. 🏠🌐

From online grocery shopping πŸ›’, to booking medical appointments 🩺, to staying connected with family and friends who live further away πŸ“±β€οΈ, access to technology can make a real difference in their independence and day-to-day lives. 🌟

Thank you, Simply Business, for this generous gift and for helping us create more connected and supportive communities! πŸ™πŸ’™ We’re so grateful for you! πŸ₯°

#CommunitySupport #CommunityBuilding #SeniorsSupport #VeteransSupport #DigitalInclusion#ConnectedCommunity #VancouverCommunity #VancouverNonprofit
πŸ’™Goodbye Party! πŸŽ‰ At Whole Way House, we are hono πŸ’™Goodbye Party! πŸŽ‰

At Whole Way House, we are honoured to support our residents throughout their time with us, and last week, we had a special goodbye party for one of our wonderful residents. 🏑✨

Friends and neighbours came together to celebrate her, share memories, and fill a big goodbye card with heartfelt messages. πŸ’ŒπŸ₯°

It was a bittersweet goodbye, but we are so grateful for the time we shared and the memories we created together. ❀️ These moments remind us how strong and caring our community truly is! 🫢

A big thank you to our wonderful partners, donors, volunteers, and supporters for helping us build and maintain a community where everyone feels valued and cared for. πŸ™πŸ’™

We will miss you and wish you all the best in this next chapter! 🌷✨

#CommunityBuilding #CommunityCare #SeniorsCommunity #VancouverCommunity  #CommunityMatters
πŸŽ‰ Saturday Bingo Fun! πŸŽ‰ A huge thank you to our w πŸŽ‰ Saturday Bingo Fun! πŸŽ‰

A huge thank you to our wonderful volunteers from @captainscottlegacy for spending the afternoon with our residents! πŸ’™ Your kindness, energy, and dedication made Bingo extra special.

Programs like this bring seniors together, create meaningful connections, and help reduce social isolation. It was wonderful to see everyone laughing, playing with friends, and making lasting memories. πŸ₯°

Would you like to volunteer with us? We'd love to have you! Visit us at wholewayhouse.ca to learn more. ❀️

#SaturdayBingo #BingoFun #ReducingSocialIsolation #CommunityCare #MakingADifference
β›³πŸŒ³ Afternoon Outing at Stanley Park Mini Golf! πŸ’š β›³πŸŒ³ Afternoon Outing at Stanley Park Mini Golf! πŸ’š

A huge thank you to the amazing @stanleyparkminigolf team for their warm hospitality and generosity in providing our veterans and seniors with complimentary passes! Everyone had a wonderful afternoon filled with laughter, friendly competition, and great memories with their neighbours. 😊

Outings like these help reduce social isolation by giving seniors and veterans the opportunity to stay active, connect with friends, and enjoy meaningful experiences in the community. πŸ’™

Thank you to @stanleyparkminigolf, and to all of our partners and donors who help keep our vans on the road, making these special outings possible! 🚐✨

#StanleyParkMiniGolf #SeniorOutings #VeteranSupport #CommunityConnections #DTES #ThankYou #Vancouver πŸ’šβ›³
🎁 Packing Party for the Veterans Manor Free Shoppi 🎁 Packing Party for the Veterans Manor Free Shopping Program πŸ’™

We had a wonderful time at our packing party for the Veterans Manor Free Shopping Program! πŸŽ‰ Together, we assembled essential care kits that will be distributed to veterans and seniors in our community. πŸ“¦β€οΈ

For many residents, some months mean making difficult choices between groceries and everyday essentials like toiletries, household items, and personal care products. These care kits help ease that burden by providing practical support while reminding residents that they are seen, valued, and cared for. 🫢

A heartfelt thank you to the generous support of the BC Branch of @forestersfinancial through the Foresters Care Grant and Community Volunteer Grant. Your partnership helps turn compassion into practical care. 🌟

Together, we're helping build healthy communities in housing. πŸ’™

#CommunitySupport #HealthyCommunities #CareKits #Seniors #Veterans #CommunityCare #ForestersFinancial
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