by Jill | Oct 28, 2020 | Community
For over twenty years, Zero Ceiling has operated a supportive employment program in Whistler for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This program has helped about 100 young people set roots in our community and become employees at local businesses....
by Jill | Oct 7, 2020 | Graduate Stories
If you’ve been around Zero Ceiling — or even around Whistler Village — for a while, you’ve probably seen Dakota. His love of tie-dye, infectious grin, and easy laugh are easy to remember. He’s also been the poster-child (according to him)...
by Jill | Sep 30, 2020 | Events
Our usual Fall Masquerade has been cancelled this year. However, we’re replacing it with something even more meaningful and close to our hearts — Family Dinner. In another update letter from our Youth Worker Rhianna tells us why this weekly event is so special...
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,...
by Jill | Sep 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Altitude Sports is a Canadian activewear brand with a huge heart. This fall, they are relaunching their giving program, Alti Action, to benefit amazing charities working to make sports and the outdoors more accessible for marginalized youth and BIPOC (Black,...
by Jill | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Untapped Talent: A B2B Guide to Innovative Hiring and Retention is finally here! For people with disabilities or other barriers to employment (“untapped talent”) it can be a challenge finding employers with the right skills, tools, and willingness to...
by Jill | Aug 25, 2020 | Events
What: Home Truths: Your Guide to Making Whistler Rentals Work Who: Jeanette Bruce from Whistler Public Library will moderate our panel of experts: Legal Advocate, Peter Yates, and Zero Ceiling’s Co-Executive Director and RentSmart Educator, Sean Easton....
by Jill | Aug 12, 2020 | Graduate Stories
Today is UN’s International Youth Day, which “gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement.” Today, there are many events taking place...
by Jill | Aug 5, 2020 | Events, Partner Profiles
Crankworx has been one of Whistler’s longest-running and most iconic events. That’s saying a lot, considering Whistler has also been an Olympics host city. However, Crankworx is taking a break this year in light of COVID-19. Nearly exactly a year ago, Zero Ceiling had...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Aug 3, 2020 | Youth Homelessness
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in every corner of our lives. Each of us has faced our own challenges over the last few months. Thankfully, many in BC are now moving towards recovery: getting back to work, catching up with friends, and taking...
