Whistler, BC: In April 2020, The Zero Ceiling Society of Canada (Zero Ceiling) was announced as having been chosen as the recipient of $13,000 in unrestricted funding by the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s (RMOW’s) Community Enrichment Program (CEP). The RMOW’s CEP...
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,...
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....
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)...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
