Organization Mission Statement
We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services.
The organization serves the following population
Lookout Housing and Health Society provides non-judgmental, non-sectarian, services to adults who cope with a wide variety of challenges including mental illness, addictions, chronic health conditions (including HIV/AIDS), physical disabilities, social dysfunctions, legal concerns or more frequently a combination of issues. Currently, Lookout operates shelters, transitional, independent and permanent supportive housing, drop-in resource centres, outreach, and health services from our 32 sites in 11 municipalities.
The funds donated will be used to
Support the operations of the Homewood transitional housing program opening this fall on Homewood Road in Campbell River. Transitional housing options provide support, direction and assistance to individuals who require greater levels of assistance over an extended period to improve stability within their lives. These programs specifically target those having few housing alternatives, unable to meet their own basic needs and/or successfully access alternative housing. Lookout’s transitional housing programs also include several abstinence-based sober-living facilities. We recognize that funds are not to be used for administrative costs.
The organizations current sources of funding are
BC Non-Profit Housing Association, Lookout Housing + Health Foundation, community grants, and private donations.
Visit their website for more information: lookoutsociety.ca
This nomination has been reviewed by the 100 Women Who Care committee and meets all criteria.