Oct
6
UBC Career Fair
Strive had the great opportunity to participate at the UBC career fair. This was the first in-person career fair Strive was able to attend since the start of the pandemic. It was an amazing experience to spread the vision and mission of Strive to the students and vendors who were there. We were able to connect with over 100 individuals and meet many individuals who had the same values as Strive. We are thankful for all the participants and the 70 vendors who came to make the UBC Career Fair possible. Do not miss out on the chance to see…
Sep
30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In a similar manner to last year’s acknowledgement, Strive will be recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022 as a statutory holiday for Strive Employees.Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30. Orange Shirt Day is named for the day’s founder, Phyllis Webstad’s experiences in the Residential “School” system. The day has been used to honour the children who suffered as attendees at Residential “Schools”, and the intergenerational trauma and grief that resulted from those experiences.We would like to encourage all personnel to wear Orange on…
May
16
Strive Center Vancouver Location Move
We have officially moved our Strive Center Vancouver location to 3438 Lougheed Hwy., Vancouver, BC V5M 2A4. We created decals on the left side of the window panels that best represent our purpose for Strive Centre. These are 'Community', 'Recreation', 'Resources', and 'Support'. We have built a community to support those with challenging needs and nurture a safe environment for them to come to. Congratulations for the opening of our new and redesigned Strive Center!
Mar
1
COVID-19 Updates at Strive
Strive is aware of the risk of COVID-19 and is taking heightened precautions to prevent the spread of this virus, while protecting our employees, service recipients, and the community. We wish to acknowledge and to extend sincere gratitude for the loyalty, commitment, and strength demonstrated by all Strive employees, volunteers, home share providers, foster parents, and our Board during this time. We also wish to extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those who have been negatively impacted and/or lost a loved one to this virus. Strive and its teams are doing their best to adapt services, provide support, and keep…
Mar
1
Meeting Space Available for Short-term Rentals in Burnaby
Strive’s Head Office has a stunning space available for meetings, get-togethers, training events, and seminars! The Tonnar Brace room, named after Strive’s founder, is available for short-term rentals and is over 1,700 Sq./Ft. The room has excellent natural light from two directions, a small updated kitchen, a snack vending machine, and an ample supply of tables and chairs. The Tonnar Brace room is located in Burnaby at our Head Office, near BCIT and the Grand Villa Casino, right across from the Delta Hotel. There are plenty of restaurants located nearby: Personas, Starbucks, and Atlas Steak + Fish (just to name a few directly…
Jan
27
An AIL Home Share Provider Wins $1,000 for Referrals
Our Assisted Independent Living (AIL) Department very much appreciates the contractors who have taken the time to refer their friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours to our program. Home share providers receive a $25 bonus when they refer someone to the AIL program and they successfully apply. If the referee completes their application and a client is successfully placed in the home, a $300 bonus. For every contractor who refers someone that completes their application and successfully has a client placed in their home, we enter their name into a draw for a chance to win $1,000. The more people…
