Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter - renovation
At the Kiwanis Club of Victoria, we're committed to completing extensive renovations on our youth shelter. This 10-bed home environment serves as a crucial sanctuary for young individuals aged 13-18 who are facing homelessness or lack safe housing alternatives.The building is 100+ years old, with limited upgrading, and the interior layout at all levels is old and problematic for program delivery.
Services Provided
- Individual Assessment and Planning
- Access to Basic Needs Services (meals, showers, clothing, hygiene products)
- Connections/Referrals to Community Supports
- Assistance with Job Searches, Resume Building, and Skills for Independence
- Assistance with Housing Searches and Community Housing Referrals
- Individual Support/Counselling
Planned work
- Install heat pumps
- Renovate upstairs to improve layout, livability and privacy
- Renovate main floor to change layout, and redo bedroom and bathrooms to improve usabiltiy and privacy
- Renovating the basement to accomodate activities for teens in the community and potentially new suites
- Build a new accessory building to house the two onsite counsellors
- Exterior renovations are required to waterproof the house and other minor exteriour work my be done as needed
- Replace roof
- and more
Join Us in Making a Difference - Donate Today
We need to raise One Million Dollars. Your support matters. By contributing to our cause, you become an integral part of this transformative journey. Together, we can provide a brighter tomorrow for these youths.
Your generosity empowers us to create a stable and nurturing environment for vulnerable youths. Every contribution counts.
Donor Recognition
Platinum Donors ($50,000 and above)
Gold Donors ($20,000 - $49,999)
Silver Donors ($5,000 - $19,999)
- Kiwanis Victoria Foundation
- Coastal Community Credit Union
Bronze Donors ($1,000 - $4,999)
Supporter Donors ($1 - $999)
- John K
- Dennis Z
- Annonymous
Progress Tracker
We're just getting going and will update this section regularly