News & Impact Stories
At The Houssian Foundation, we believe in fostering strong, connected communities. Throughout the year, we host workshops and events that bring leaders together to build connections and spark collaboration.
In these posts, we share highlights from these gatherings and celebrate the tremendous impacts of our partners through heartfelt stories and profiles. Stay tuned for newsletters, Notes from Mira and the latest happenings within the Foundation.
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Impact StoryMy Climate Plan
My Climate Plan transforms climate concerns into collective action. -
Impact StoryDowntown Eastside Women’s Centre
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) nurtures hope amidst crisis, serving over a thousand women, daily. -
Impact StoryClean Energy Canada
Clean Energy Canada exemplifies the value of working within existing structures to shape climate and energy policy with ideas and collaboration across sectors. -
Impact StoryCoalition of Child Care Advocates of BC
The work of the Child Care Advocates of BC is leading the way across the country in providing the pathway for affordable, accessible, universal childcare. -
Impact StoryWISH Drop-In Centre Society
WISH’s Supportive Employment Program improves the health, safety and well-being of women who are involved in Vancouver’s street-based sex trade. -
Impact StoryFamily Services of the North Shore
Much-needed support to queer, trans, non-binary, two-spirit, gender diverse and/or gender-questioning children and teens. -
Impact StoryNature United
In partnership with First Nations, Nature United advances solutions to protect lands and waters with the recognition that nature is the foundation of healthy communities. -
Impact StoryUrgent Action Fund
Over $3 million awarded to feminist activists in Ukraine have made a difference in the lives of thousands living through a devastating and overwhelming period of conflict.