by Lizi McLoughlin | Jan 25, 2023 | Blog, Partner Profiles, Youth Homelessness
Bell Let’s Talk Day is today, January 25th. A day that started back in 2011 inspired by mental health challenges and an effort to reduce them. A huge part of what we do at Zero Ceiling revolves around mental health, and the inadequate access to services that a...
by Jill | Apr 12, 2022 | Youth Homelessness
Youth homelessness is a serious and growing issue in our community and for many communities across the world. What is causing this? Instead of focusing on “causes”, research tells us that perhaps it is time to consider “pathways” into homelessness. This way, we are...
by Jill | Apr 22, 2021 | Youth Homelessness
The following article originally appeared in Adventure Uncovered on March 11, 2021. Thank you to Sam Firman and Adventure Uncovered! Supporting homeless youth in the mountain Mecca of Whistler By Sam Firman. Sam is a freelance writer exploring the links between...
by Jill | Feb 9, 2021 | Youth Homelessness
BC Government Extends Supports for Youth in Care Until March 2022 Did you hear? The moratorium on youth aging out of care in BC has been extended until March 2022. Youth will now be able to remain in their current housing and access Agreements with Young Adults (AYA)...
by Jill | Nov 25, 2020 | Youth Homelessness
This article Whistler’s Zero Ceiling in need of staff housing as program demand skyrockets originally appeared in the Pique Newsmagazine on November 15, 2020. It was prepared and written by Brandon Barrett. View the original. Whistler non-profit Zero Ceiling,...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Sep 28, 2020 | Youth Homelessness
Last week, the BC government confirmed that young people in government care will still have access to supports until March 31, 2021 – even if they “age out” and turn 19 during that time. This is good news for young people in care, and for advocates,...
