Sidebyside Children's Village

A day trip to Victoria with our Side by Side youth! ⛴️🌿 From taking the ferry to exploring the city, we had a full day of new sights and lots of laughs. It was also a chance for the youth to learn about different ways to travel, practice planning a trip, and explore somewhere new. Such a fun summer memory! 💙

A summer day well spent on the water! ☀️🏄‍♀️ Our Side by Side youth headed out for a paddleboarding adventure, taking in the mountain views and enjoying some time together outdoors. Definitely a summer memory to look back on! 💙

We recently got bikes for the Village, and the youth were excited to take them out for a ride! ☀️🚲 It was such a fun way to get outside, spend time together, and explore the neighbourhood. We’re looking forward to many more bike rides!

Taking in the views and making memories at Capilano Suspension Bridge! 🌲✨ It was a great day filled with fresh air, new experiences, lots of laughs, and a little courage high above the trees. We’re so grateful for opportunities like this to explore together! 💚

Rooted together, growing together. 🍃🍂 Just like this harvest, building a strong community takes time, care, and the right environment. Every single day, our youth are growing into their full potential, and our baskets (and hearts) are completely full.

⚽ Soccer Donation 🙌

A huge thank you to Linda Hepner for generously donating soccer balls ⚽ to support our youth 👧👦 and community programs! 🙌
We’re grateful to the partners 🤝 who believe in our mission 💙 and help us make a meaningful impact ✨.

Thank you for helping us bring more opportunities to our community! 🏘️✨

🧘 Mind, Body & Soul 💚

Taking time to pause, recharge, and reconnect. ✨🌿

A special Self-Care Day for our amazing team 💙 because caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. 🫶 Here’s to rest, renewal, reflection, and a little time to simply breathe. 🌸🧘‍♀️✨

Mind. Body. Soul. 💚✨

🌸🤝 Team Building Day at Treasure Cottage 🛍️✨

A wonderful Team Building Day in collaboration with our thrift store in Richmond, Treasure Cottage! 💙
Our two teams came together 🤝 to celebrate the vibrant South Asian wedding season 💍🌺, incorporating the beauty of culture, traditions, and heritage. 🌸🌿✨

It was a meaningful day filled with connection, laughter, learning, and celebration. 🥰🎉 We’re grateful for opportunities like these that bring our teams closer together while celebrating the richness and diversity of our community. 💕🌎

Celebrating culture. Building connections. Creating community. 🤝💙✨

🎉 19th Birthday 🎂
This day marked more than just a birthday; it’s a milestone 🌟 and a reminder of the courage 💪 it takes to keep moving forward.
We’re proud to celebrate this incredible young person 💙 and all the accomplishments 🏆, challenges overcome 🌈, and dreams still ahead ✨.

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society and the launch of Safe Harbour: Homes with Heart, with Hope.
Safe Harbour is a transformative transitional housing program offering youth aged 16 to 30 and young moms a safe home in Surrey, with wraparound supports including individualized case management, mental health supports, employment and education pathways, and life skills programming.

This program prioritizes Indigenous, Black, racialized, newcomer, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young mothers who disproportionately face barriers to housing and stability.

We believe safe, stable housing is foundational. It is where young people can heal, belong, and build hopeful futures. We are proud to work alongside DIVERSEcity, an organization that shares our values and our commitment to the young people we serve. 💛

This initiative is funded through the Reaching Home Program, Canada's Homelessness Strategy, administered locally by Lu'ma Native Housing Society in partnership with Vancity Community Foundation.