Please note that Pacifica Housing’s offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th for the Labour Day holiday. We’ll be back to support the community from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8th. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labour Day!
Pacifica Housing
@pacificahousing.bsky.social
Vancouver Island based non-profit housing & supportive services provider. Our mission is to advance the independence of individuals & families through equitable housing and supportive services.
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. We remember those we’ve lost, stand with those impacted by overdose, and recognize the importance of compassion, prevention, and support. 📞 Substance use support: 1-800-663-1441, available 24/7 #IOAD2026 #EndOverdose #YouAreNotAlone
This National Nonprofit Day, we’re sharing our first Mid-Year Community Update, with a look at the people, partnerships and community support behind our work across Vancouver Island. See what our community has been making possible👇 bit.ly/YourSupporti... #CommunityImpact #Nationalnonprofitday
Please note that Reception and the DOHRS drop-in centre will close early at 1:00 p.m. this Friday, August 14, for a staff event. Both will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17. Thanks for understanding!
Please note that Pacifica Housing’s offices will be closed on Monday, August 3rd for the BC Day holiday. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, August 4th. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend celebrating the beauty of BC!
“The question for me is, is this the right prioritization for the use of those funds?” Pacifica Housing CEO @lacaroibarra.bsky.social spoke with Future of Good about B.C.’s condo buyout initiative and the role of non-profit housing providers. futureofgood.co/should-b-c-s...
Should B.C.’s condo buyout be an opportunity to grow housing through non-profits? – Future of Good
The federal and B.C. governments plan to buy thousands of unsold condos to expand homeownership, but some housing advocates say the units would have a greater long-term impact if they were transferred...
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Rental prices may be falling across Victoria and BC, but the change is not being felt equally. Our CEO and Housing Intake Worker spoke with CTV News about why housing remains out of reach for many lower-income renters. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2AU... #AffordableHousing #VictoriaBC
Falling rent costs in B.C. mostly impacting 'middle and high income renters'
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We had a fantastic time at this year's Victoria Pride Parade! 🌈 Thanks to Victoria Pride Society and all the volunteers who made it such a welcoming celebration of inclusion, belonging, and community. Happy Pride, Victoria! #VictoriaPride #YYJPride
Pacifica Housing reception will be closed on Wednesday, July 15th while renovation work is underway. Reception will reopen on Thursday, July 16th with regular hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Awards do not come around often in this line of work, so we are taking a moment to celebrate these wins and the people behind them. 👉Read the latest newsletter: bit.ly/4p9kC9p 👀 Sign up for future updates: bit.ly/3TKE9gI #CommunityImpact #EvictionPrevention #AffordableHousing
🍁 Happy Canada Day 🍁 Pacifica Housing’s offices will be closed Wednesday, July 1st for the Canada Day holiday. We will reopen with regular hours on Thursday, July 2nd. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Canada Day.
Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay We recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, knowledge and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Home is more than a physical space. It can mean safety, belonging, and connection to community, culture, language and land.
A great day at Nanaimo Pride!🌈 Thanks to Nanaimo Pride Society for an incredible event celebrating love, community and belonging. At Pacifica Housing, we believe in housing for all. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued and at home. 💜 #NanaimoPride #Pride2026
We've been named Community Builder of the Year at the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Awards! 🎉 Thanks to our staff & Board, the @victoriachamber.bsky.social, and to Mayfair Optometric Clinic for sponsoring the Community Builder of the Year category. #VicBizAwards2026
Please note that the DOHRS Drop-In Centre is closed today while staff participate in training. We will reopen tomorrow during regular hours. Thank you for your understanding!
Finland is showing that homelessness can be reversed: long-term Housing First, backed by government, funders, providers & communities pulling the same direction. Thank you to Paula Pönkänen, Juha Kahila & Jill Atkey for sharing those lessons at last Friday's Beyond the Noise. #BeyondTheNoise
We know what can work. Finland shows what's possible when governments, non-profits, and communities actually align around it. Join us June 5 for a virtual conversation on Housing First in practice. 🗓 June 5 | 8:30 AM PT | Virtual 🔗 bit.ly/4dMe2Bn #BeyondTheNoise #HousingFirst #AffordableHousing
Friday was a good day. It brought together a room full of people for honest, grounded conversations about housing and homelessness on Vancouver Island. Thank you to everyone who showed up. The conversation doesn't stop here. #BeyondTheNoise #AffordableHousing #VancouverIsland
Beyond the Noise is two days away & we're almost sold out. A few spots remain for this Friday's conversation on housing and homelessness in #yyj. Housing providers, government, developers, & community partners all in one room asking the hard questions. Register now: bit.ly/4sMa7ZF #AffordableHousing
Beyond the Noise continues, this time virtually! On June 5, Pacifica Housing CEO @lacaroibarra.bsky.social sits down with leaders from Helsinki to explore lessons from Finland's #HousingFirst success. June 5 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM | Virtual Register Now: bit.ly/4dMe2Bn
Pacifica Housing offices will be closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day. We'll be back open for the community on Tuesday, May 19th at 9am. Wishing everyone a restful long weekend. 🌷
Today is Moose Hide Campaign Day, standing against the disproportionate violence Indigenous women, children, and gender-diverse people face across Canada. Over 7 million moose hide pins have been shared since 2011. Wear the pin and join the conversation. #MooseHideCampaignDay #Reconciliation
Beyond the Noise Panel Spotlight Protect the Progress - Preserving What We Have, Building What We Need How do we protect the housing we have and build what communities need? Featuring David Hutniak, Lillian Chau, Kyle Ryan, Sarah Henderson. Moderated by Katie DeRosa. May 22-Victoria 🎟 bit.ly/4sMa7ZF
"What are the actual demographics for those who are unsheltered?" A question from a Beyond the Noise 2025 attendee, answered by our Manager of Community Services, Lisa Feeney. Join us May 22nd in Victoria for this year's event. Tickets here: bit.ly/4sMa7ZF #BeyondTheNoise #HomelessnessSolutions
This is good news. We commend the City of Nanaimo and the Province for reaching an agreement that benefits the residents of Nikao. #housing #bcpoli www.nanaimo.ca/NewsReleases...
Supportive housing at 2060 Labieux Road maintains operation to September 2027
People living at Nikao, the temporary housing site at 2060 Labieux Road, will continue to have stable housing through September 2027 with the City of Nanaimo and BC Housing having reached an agreement...
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Today is Red Dress Day. We remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people whose lives were taken across these lands. Support: MMIWG Crisis Line, 24/7: 1-844-413-6649 Artwork used w/ permission by Chris Chipak, Red Pheasant Cree Nation. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S
What role does harm reduction play in ending homelessness? A seatbelt doesn't stop you from driving, it reduces harm of a high risk activity. Harm reduction works the same way. On May 22nd at #BeyondTheNoise we're asking who's responsible for making sure those supports exist. Join us: bit.ly/4sMa7ZF
At last year's Beyond the Noise, Kim Markel of Lift Community Services made it clear - supportive housing is a determinant of health. This year we're asking who is responsible for making sure those supports exist. Victoria, May 22. Join the conversation: bit.ly/4sMa7ZF #BeyondTheNoise
Huge thanks to Meade Design Group for a generous furniture donation, and to Shawn and Ben at Add2Cart for the delivery. One of our clients now has a new bed and furniture in their home. Want to help more neighbours feel at home? Give here anytime: www.pacificahousing.ca/donate #Donations #Home
"Does the government really care?": a question asked by a Beyond The Noise 2025 participant & a common one we hear. We asked our CEO, @lacaroibarra.bsky.social at the Canadian Housing Renewal Association's congress. Her answer might surprise you. Join us for #BeyondtheNoise on May 22 bit.ly/4sMa7ZF