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

πŸ¦β˜€οΈ Ice Cream Social! β˜€οΈπŸ¦ We beat the heat with c πŸ¦β˜€οΈ Ice Cream Social! β˜€οΈπŸ¦

We beat the heat with cool treats, great conversation, and plenty of smiles! πŸ˜„πŸ¨ Our Ice Cream Social was a hit as residents gathered in our air-conditioned community room to enjoy delicious ice cream and connect with friends.

These gatherings are about more than just treats. They provide a safe, welcoming space where seniors can stay cool during hot weather, build social connections, and share tips on staying safe during extreme heat. πŸ’™β„οΈ

At Whole Way House, programs like these help reduce isolation and support the health and well-being of our residents all summer long. 🌞🏑

Would you like to help make programs like this possible? πŸ™Œ Visit wholewayhouse.ca to learn how you can support our mission and make a difference in the lives of local seniors. πŸ’™

#IceCreamSocial #SeniorWellness #CommunityConnections #BeatTheHeat #HealthyAging #SeniorsMatteπŸ¦β˜€οΈπŸ’™
πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚ Birthday Party Program! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰ Our Birthday Progra πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚ Birthday Party Program! πŸŽ‚πŸŽ‰

Our Birthday Program was extra special this month as we celebrated one of our site building managers! πŸ’™πŸŽˆ

Residents shared their appreciation for her and all the hard work she does, reminding us how special the connections within our community truly are. πŸ₯°

Programs like these help bring residents together, reduce social isolation, and create a stronger sense of belonging, connection, and support. 🏑✨

A huge thank you to our amazing donors and sponsors for helping us continue creating meaningful moments like these for seniors in the Downtown Eastside. Your support helps residents feel more connected, safe, and cared for. πŸ’™πŸ™Œ

#BirthdayProgram #CommunityConnections #SeniorsMatter #ReducingIsolation #BuildingCommunity #DTES
β™Ώ Connecting Residents to the Resources They Need β™Ώ Connecting Residents to the Resources They Need β™Ώ

At Whole Way House, ReCenter means helping residents thrive by connecting them with the supports and resources they need to live meaningful, purposeful lives! πŸ’™

Earlier this year, our staff helped one of our residents apply for the HME Gives Back Grant through @hme_bc, and we were thrilled to learn he was selected! πŸŽ‰

This week, Nikki from @hme_bc installed a new wheelchair backrest and specialized cushion for the resident. β™Ώβœ¨

His wheelchair is essential to his daily life, and some of the equipment he had been using was over 16 years old! After years of discomfort, this upgrade will bring greater comfort, support, and independence. Seeing his gratitude and excitement was truly heartwarming. πŸ’™πŸ₯Ή

This is ReCenter in action: connecting residents with resources that improve their quality of life. 🌟

Thank you to @hme_bc for making a meaningful difference! πŸ™ŒπŸ’™

#ReCenter #ResidentCenteredCare #AccessibilityMatters #CommunityPartnerships #MakingADifference #QualityOfLife
πŸͺπŸŒΏ Gardening Club! 🌿πŸͺ We held our yearly Spring G πŸͺπŸŒΏ Gardening Club! 🌿πŸͺ

We held our yearly Spring Gardening Club! 🌱 The program runs over 2 weeks, giving residents the opportunity to paint and decorate a plant pot 🎨πŸͺ΄ in readiness for the main event of planting herbs to take home.

This program not only teaches residents gardening and art skills 🌼🎨, but also provides healthy herbs to enjoy over the coming months πŸŒΏπŸ’š. The residents really enjoyed this interactive program and are very happy to share updates on their growing plants! 🌱😊

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful donors and sponsors for making engaging programs like these possible for our seniors in affordable housing. Your support helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection. ❀️🏑

#Gardening #Community #HealthyLiving #Seniors #VictoriaBC #Painting
πŸ«‘πŸ₯¬πŸ₯–Free Food Market in Victoria πŸ₯’πŸ₯•πŸ… We are so grat πŸ«‘πŸ₯¬πŸ₯–Free Food Market in Victoria πŸ₯’πŸ₯•πŸ… We are so grateful to partner with the @mustardseedvic and @gatewayvictoria to provide nutritious food every single week! What a treat to work together to build healthy communities with seniors! #nutrition #victoria #seniorshousing #community #health
Coffee Club β˜•βœ¨ Coffee Club has remained a staple Coffee Club β˜•βœ¨

Coffee Club has remained a staple in our programs! Our residents love coming together, enjoying a cup of coffee, and having meaningful conversations about their day πŸ’¬

They truly enjoy the connections they build, the laughter shared, and the sense of community that grows every time they sit down with friends and neighbors πŸ’› They would love to meet you, share a conversation, and welcome new faces into the space β˜•βœ¨

Would you like to join us as a volunteer or learn how you can help and contribute? 🀝
Visit wholewayhouse.ca to see how you can get involved and support our community 🌿

#CoffeeClub #CommunityCare #BuildingCommunity #ConnectionMatters β˜•πŸ’›
HOT WEATHER ALERT πŸ₯΅ As much as we love seeing the HOT WEATHER ALERT πŸ₯΅ As much as we love seeing the sunshine come out, heat can be dangerous for seniors who are at higher risk of heat exhaustion and dehydration. This is why our program includes Chill Zones at every site. We have cool air conditioning ❄️, refreshing drinks 🚰 and fun activities to do! Thank you for supporting programs like these to keep seniors safe!  To learn more visit wholewayhouse.ca #heat #vancouver #seniors #safety
Coffee Club β˜•βœ¨ Our Coffee Club has become extra s Coffee Club β˜•βœ¨

Our Coffee Club has become extra special lately as we’ve added some amazing yogurts, fresh fruits, and delicious granola to pair with our coffee. We love this combination and how it helps us create a healthy, welcoming, and happy community space for our residents, with nourishing food and good company πŸ’›

These shared spaces give our residents opportunities to feel safe, build meaningful connections, and strengthen community πŸ’¬πŸ‘

A big thank you to our wonderful partners for making programs like this possible πŸ™
@naturespathorganic for the amazing granola 🌾
@foodstashfoundation for the beautiful fruits and yogurts πŸ“πŸ₯£
and all our other incredible partners and donors who continue to support and uplift our work 🀝

Would you like to support us too? πŸ’›
Visit wholewayhouse.ca to learn how you can contribute and help us continue building community together 🌿

#CommunityCare #HealthyCommunity #NourishAndConnect #CommunitySupport #LocalImpact #GiveBack #ThankYouPartners β˜•βœ¨
πŸ›’πŸ’™ Free Shopping! πŸ’™πŸ›’ We had THE BEST day with the πŸ›’πŸ’™ Free Shopping! πŸ’™πŸ›’

We had THE BEST day with the Activision: Demonware team at our Free Shopping Program and we are still smiling! πŸ˜„βœ¨

70 Summer Essential Kits were donated to the veterans and seniors at Whole Way House, packed with socks, underwear, belts, pull-on shorts, t-shirts, and personal hygiene items. Everything our residents need to step into summer feeling fresh and ready to go. β˜€οΈ

These folks brought the energy, the joy, and so much generosity. We laughed, we shopped, and we helped residents find home items and food security essentials. Thank you @activision team. Our residents felt it and so did we! πŸ’™

Interested in serving with us? We'd love to have you! Email us at volunteer@wholewayhouse.ca and we'll find the perfect program for your group!

Together, we can Build Healthy Communities in Housing. πŸ’™

 #VolunteerImpact #CommunitySupport #BuildingHealthyCommunities #SeniorsMatter #VeteransSupport #FoodSecurity
πŸŒΉβ˜€οΈ Afternoon Outing at Stanley Park Rose Garden! πŸŒΉβ˜€οΈ Afternoon Outing at Stanley Park Rose Garden! β˜€οΈπŸŒΉ

What a lovely afternoon! Our residents enjoyed sunshine, beautiful roses, and great company during our visit to the Stanley Park Rose Garden. 🌺😊

It was wonderful to see everyone walking together, sharing gardening tips, and chatting about their love of plants and flowers. 🌿🌼

A big thank you to our generous donors and sponsors for helping keep our vans fueled and maintained so we can continue providing meaningful outings for seniors in affordable housing. ❀️🚐

#StanleyPark #RoseGarden #SeniorOuting #CommunityConnections#HealthyAging #MakingMemories
πŸŽ‰ Saturday Bingo! πŸŽ‰ Bingo is always a favourite a πŸŽ‰ Saturday Bingo! πŸŽ‰

Bingo is always a favourite at Whole Way House, and it's made even more special by the amazing volunteers who spend time with our residents. ❀️ It means so much for our seniors to connect with caring community members and enjoy an afternoon filled with laughter and fun.

A huge thank you to @captainscottlegacy for your continued support and dedication to our residents! 🌟

Interested in volunteering with us? We'd love to hear from you! Visit wholewayhouse.ca to learn more about how you can get involved and support our programs. 🀝

#SaturdayBingo #VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityConnections #SeniorsMatter  #GivingBack #VolunteerWithUs
πŸ’ͺ🍐 Seated Exercise! πŸπŸ’™ Our Seated Exercise progra πŸ’ͺ🍐 Seated Exercise! πŸπŸ’™

Our Seated Exercise program just got even more special with the addition of our new juicer! πŸ₯€βœ¨ What a wonderful treat after a little movement and exercise 😊

To welcome our new juicer, we made fresh pear juice pressed into delicious iced beverages 🍐🧊 Along with some granola bars, the guys were able to recharge and get some good energy back after their workout πŸ’ͺβ˜€οΈ

A big thank you to our amazing partners and supporters who help make programs like these even more special for our residents πŸ’› Your generosity and encouragement help us create meaningful moments of connection, wellness, and community every day 🏑✨

#HealthyLiving #FreshJuice #WellnessPrograms #CommunityCare #ActiveLiving #BuildingCommunity
πŸŽ‰ Celebrating May Birthdays! πŸ₯³ πŸŽ‚ This month we ce πŸŽ‰ Celebrating May Birthdays! πŸ₯³

πŸŽ‚ This month we celebrated our May birthdays with residents, volunteers and staff coming together to recognize the 6 residents celebrating their special birthdays!

 🎈We host monthly birthday parties to ensure residents have the opportunity to celebrate, connect and enjoy time with friends and neighbours. These celebrations are about much more than cake - they foster a sense of belonging, create meaningful social connections, spark happy memories and support overall emotional well-being and quality of life.

 The room was full of laughter and we love seeing our community come together to make each month feel special πŸ’›

 A heartfelt thank you to our generous donors and sponsors who help make celebrations like this possible. Your support brings joy to our residents and strengthens our community. Happy Birthday to all our May celebrants. We are honoured to celebrate with you all! πŸ’•

#Birthday #BuildingCommunities #Cake #SupportSeniors
β˜•πŸ’™ Morning Coffee πŸ’™β˜• A big thank you to the ViRTU β˜•πŸ’™ Morning Coffee πŸ’™β˜•

A big thank you to the ViRTUS volunteer team @the.mikemethod for joining us today at Veterans Manor Morning Coffee! 😊

Programs like Morning Coffee are about more than sharing a warm cup of coffee β˜• They help build connection, encouragement, and community for residents. Volunteers play such an important role in supporting the core values of Whole Way House:

✨ ReConnect
✨ ReBuild
✨ ReCenter

We are so grateful for volunteers who give their time, kindness, and heart to support residents and help build healthy communities in housing πŸ‘πŸ’›

#VeteransManor #CommunitySupport #VolunteerAppreciation #ReConnect #ReBuild #ReCenter #CommunityCare #VancouverCommunity
β˜€οΈπŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Breathe and Body Works! πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈ Last week, β˜€οΈπŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Breathe and Body Works! πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈβ˜€οΈ

Last week, our residents had an amazing time at our Breathe and Body Works program! Everyone enjoyed getting moving, soaking up the sunshine, and spending quality time with friends and neighbors. πŸ’›

A special thank you goes to our incredible resident volunteer who led the program with such care and enthusiasm. Their clear and encouraging instructions made it easy and enjoyable for everyone to participate! πŸ‘βœ¨

Programs like these are a wonderful way to bring residents together while promoting health, wellness, and community connection. 🏑πŸ’ͺ

We are so grateful to our amazing donors and sponsors for their continued support in helping us create a happy, healthy, and thriving affordable housing community! 🌸

#CommunityWellness  #HealthyLiving #ResidentPrograms #ActiveLiving #SupportiveHousing
Family Dinner with our crew 🍝 We love our team and Family Dinner with our crew 🍝 We love our team and we love spending time together! Today we gathered around the table to enjoy a meal (spaghetti and meatballs of course) and enjoy each other’s company before attending a workshop on De-escalation and Workplace Safety. 
Without the hard work and huge hearts of these amazing people, we would not the able to build healthy communities in housing and support vulnerable veterans and seniors to age well in place. 
Would you share a word of encouragement for our team in the comments below? 
#dreamteam #familydinner #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #dtes
β˜•πŸ’› Morning Coffee at Veterans Manor We’re so gra β˜•πŸ’› Morning Coffee at Veterans Manor 

We’re so grateful to the amazing team from @hootsuite for joining us at Veterans Manor for our Morning Coffee Program! πŸ™Œβœ¨

They brought such positive energy, kindness, and care to the morning, taking time to connect with residents, share meaningful conversations, and create special moments together β˜€οΈπŸ€

Experiences like these help strengthen community and bring warmth, joy, and connection to the seniors we serve in the DTES πŸ’•πŸ‘

Thank you, Hootsuite team, for making such a meaningful impact on our seniors in the DTES! πŸ’™

#VeteransManor #DTES #SeniorSupport #Hootsuite #GivingBack #CommunityCare #SeniorsMatte #BuildingCommunity
🚌πŸ₯«Food Bank Trip!πŸ₯«πŸšŒ Our first food bank trip usin 🚌πŸ₯«Food Bank Trip!πŸ₯«πŸšŒ

Our first food bank trip using our new van was a great success! ❀️ Thanks to the additional space and accessibility, 9 residents were able to join the outing together.

Trips like these are about more than transportation. They help support food security, connection, and independence for the seniors in our community. Being able to provide accessible ways for residents to access important resources and spend time together makes such a meaningful difference 😊

We’re also incredibly grateful to our donors and sponsors who help make programs and services like this possible. Your support plays such an important role in the care and connection we provide every day, and we truly couldn’t continue this work without you. Thank you for being part of our community ❀️

#FoodSecurity #SeniorLiving #CommunitySupport  #SeniorCommunity #CommunityMatters #AccessibleTransportation #SupportingSeniors
Staying physically active, not only supports physi Staying physically active, not only supports physical health, but also mental and emotional health, plus it’s fun with friends!! πŸ‹οΈπŸ’ͺ🏽 #healthycommunity #health #healthyseniors
πŸŽ‰πŸ’― Celebrating 100 Wonderful Years πŸ’―πŸŽ‰ We were so πŸŽ‰πŸ’― Celebrating 100 Wonderful Years πŸ’―πŸŽ‰

We were so happy to celebrate one of our residents turning 100 alongside her two sons, daughter-in-law, and neighbors ❀️ What an incredible milestone and such a meaningful moment to share together.

She spent the afternoon sharing stories from her life while her family brought beautiful photos from her younger years that everyone loved looking through πŸ“Έβœ¨ The room was filled with smiles, laughter, and cherished memories.

Celebrating moments like this is such an important reminder of the joy, wisdom, and connection our seniors bring to the community every day πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚

#100YearsYoung #SeniorLiving #ResidentCelebration #CommunityMatters
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