by Lizi McLoughlin | Feb 20, 2019 | Youth Homelessness
For over twenty years, we’ve been fighting youth homelessness. But sadly, there are still too many young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in Vancouver and across Canada. In fact, last year in Vancouver, at least 681 young people experienced...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Feb 11, 2019 | Youth Homelessness
“My whole life, I could see the mountains on the North Shore of Vancouver. They were so close but so far, always out of reach. I always dreamed about what it would be like to live in Whistler.” Dakota, Zero Ceiling Graduate Many of us who live in Whistler...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jan 18, 2019 | Partner Profiles
Everything we do here at Zero Ceiling is shaped by our dedicated, generous partners in our community and beyond. Whether we’re working together to mentor young people, delivering unforgettable outdoor adventures, or providing vital support services, our partners...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
We can’t transform lives alone. That’s why our partnerships with like-minded, inspiring organizations are so important. This year, we’re excited to receive $12,000 funding from MEC for our Work 2 Live program, as well as a donation of outdoor clothing to keep our...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jul 25, 2018 | Mentor Stories
We’re a pretty small team here at Zero Ceiling, with a pretty big goal – to transform the lives of young people who have experienced homelessness. And this summer, with six young people in our Work 2 Live program, we’re busier than ever. So we are thrilled to...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jul 12, 2018 | Events
With summer officially here, the snow (almost) melted, and the trails clear, there’s plenty of beautiful trail running opportunities here in Whistler. But (and call us biased), we think the Brandywine Boogie on 22nd September is the pick of the crop, and...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Jun 13, 2018 | Blog, Events
When Joey Houssian – owner of The Adventure Group (TAG), and one of the Directors of Zero Ceiling – donated the Whitewater Rodeo to Zero Ceiling in 2017, we knew we were becoming part of a true Whistler institution. 21 years after it begun, the Whitewater...
by Lizi McLoughlin | May 28, 2018 | Blog, Graduate Stories
“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!” Life at Zero Ceiling is full of inspiring moments, and few more so than when young people graduate from our Work 2 Live program. They’ve have spent a...
by Lizi McLoughlin | May 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bruce Stewart, Nesters Market and Nesters’ customers have been huge supporters of Zero Ceiling for many years. Right now, we’re in need of your help once more. We’re running low on Nesters points, which our young people use to purchase and cook...
by Lizi McLoughlin | Apr 20, 2018 | Mentor Stories
Every Tuesday, Paul Baxter heads to Whistler mountain, bike or snowboard in tow, to share his local know-how with the Zero Ceiling Work 2 Live crew. Having lived in Whistler since 2011, he knows a few secret spots that he’s more than happy to share. He also knows a...
