by Jill | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Blame it on Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Whiti Ihimaera’s Whale Rider (1987), Taika Waititi’s coming-of-age film Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), or the thriller-comedy Housebound (2014); whatever the cause, I have always been in love with the idea...
by Emily Suckling | May 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
In February, we welcomed two new Aunties to the Zero Ceiling family – Auntie Eileen and Auntie Cindy! In her words, our Manager of Culture, Jill Patrick, sheds some light on the transformative influence the Aunties have on Zero Ceiling by sharing her own...
by Chantal Limoges | Mar 4, 2024 | Blog, Community, Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered how non-profits fund programs like Work 2 Live and pay our incredible staff teams? Securing diverse sources of funding is essential for sustainability and impact and we rely on a multi-faceted approach to funding, encompassing various strategies...
by Chantal Limoges | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog, Community
As we step into February, the vibrancy of Black History Month unfolds, inviting us to reflect on the profound contributions of Black Canadians that have woven into the tapestry of our nation’s history. To make this exploration even more engaging, we’ve...
by Chantal Limoges | Dec 7, 2023 | Blog, Community
Feet Banks, local writer and filmmaker, from Tourism Whistler chatted with Lizi McLoughlin on the evolution of Zero Ceiling since it’s inception in 1997 and our future goals. Take a few minutes to read through this beautiful piece that features the hopes and...
by Chantal Limoges | Dec 7, 2023 | Community, Events
Brandon Barrett of the Pique Newsmagazine in Whistler talks to Zero Ceiling’s Co Executive Directors on our recent matching donation campaign. To read more about the campaign and this wonderful article by the Brandon, please click here.
by Jill | Nov 2, 2023 | Blog
The Zero Ceiling Auntie Program Since February 2022, Zero Ceiling has had an Auntie, who provided unconditional love and support that only Aunties can provide. We were so lucky that our first Auntie was Auntie Anita, an elder from N’Quatqua Nation. She showed us...
by Chantal Limoges | Jun 14, 2023 | Blog, Events
“’What’s in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespear, Romeo and Juliet. And while the king of literary romance continues to inspire us today with proses of love, in the end, names are powerful and can...
by Jill | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Altitude Sports x Zero Ceiling = Alti Action 2023 Have you ever dreamed of a universe where you can score sweet outdoor clothing, gear, and essentials at a fantastic price while ALSO supporting charities like ours? Well, you are in luck: Altitude Sports,...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog
It’s International Women’s Day today, March 8th. It’s a day that has been celebrated for over 100 years, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all over the world. At Zero Ceiling, we’re working to...
