PAST EVENT
Threshold Housing Society works to prevent adult homelessness by providing safe housing, support services, and community to at-risk youth. We serve at-risk youth experiencing homelessness, aging out of care, or fleeing violence in the home. Young adults who need a place to call home and people who believe in them.
At Threshold Housing Society, we offer more than a safe environment: we provide a community for at-risk youth in Greater Victoria to call home. A place filled with support, understanding, and sanctuary, without judgement, where you’re accepted for who you are.
Hope you enjoyed the stream, take a look at what we have from the event!
WATCH THE REPLAYJoin Threshold Housing Society for a virtual screening of the documentary 19 and Homeless by Brighter Future Films.
This documentary captures two years in the lives of a group of former foster youth as they age out of care and transition into adulthood. It includes a Threshold graduate’s journey from aging out of foster care to being supported by the Threshold program. This film captures youth navigating their challenges, barriers, their trauma, as well as their moments of joy.
Did you know? In British Columbia, when a youth in government care turns 19 years old they often lose access to essential support services, such as their housing, social worker, mental health services, and financial support.
Youth age out of care, whether they are ready or not – at an age that is often already challenging and stressful. This can result in youth facing numerous challenges, barriers, and trauma.
Aging out of care without appropriate supports is often said to be a risk factor for experiencing homelessness in adulthood. We want to highlight this in hopes of creating positive changes to our system and for youth aging out of care.
We couldn’t do this work without your support and we hope you will consider supporting us by donating. Please visit, www.thresholdhousing.ca/donate to help provide a brighter future today.
JOIN US ONLINE FOR THE WHOLE CONVERSATION!
We’re very excited to share that this event is being made available LIVE online so that you can join us from wherever you may be! These days most of us have big full lives, and are dealing with various commitments around family, time, money and work. Digitally, you’ll have the speakers, conversation & community – all from the comfort of your own home.
LISTEN. ANSWER. ASK. CONNECT!
You’re not watching – you’re PARTICIPATING! Through our easy online webinar system, you can engage with other viewers, participate in polls & discussions, and even ask questions during question periods. You certainly CAN choose to just sit back and watch & listen, if you like – your active participation isn’t an expectation, but it IS an opportunity.
1 MONTH TO REVIEW AS NEEDED!
No need to stress – you’ll have 30 days after the event to review the whole broadcast – go over parts you missed, look closer at slides or materials, hear that big mind-bomb again and again… and have every opportunity to deepen the integration of this offering.
NO FANCY TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED
There’s nothing to install, nothing to download, nothing to figure out. Here’s what you need to participate and have a great viewing experience!
> a modern & up-to-date browser (we recommend Chrome or Firefox)
> a reliable internet connection (hardwired is better than wifi)
> earbuds, headphones or good computer speakers