Onsite community building and tenant support in affordable housing.
We support low-income seniors, veterans and people with disabilities to age well in the right place across the Lower Mainland and Victoria.
Seniors are the fastest-rising demographic in the homeless population in BC.
Nearly half become homeless for the first time after 55. Most fall through the gap between housing and health care.
British Columbians will be over 65 by 2030.
Of Metro Vancouver's homeless count is now seniors 55+ (up from 9% in 2008).
Of homeless seniors became homeless for the first time after the age of 55.
Most are slipping through the cracks between housing and healthcare. We built a model to catch them.
ReConnect, ReBuild, ReCenter.
Three pillars that organize the work inside every building we partner with.
ReConnect
By building meaningful relationships where we can combat loneliness and isolation in a safe and supportive community.
ReBuild
A sense of belonging and purpose through opportunities to contribute, education, and training.
ReCenter
Around a meaningful and purposeful life through one-on-one tenant support services and connecting to community resources.
$1,300 per year. Roughly $4 per day.
Compared with the public system alternatives for the same resident over the same year.
“Being proactive is 95% more cost-effective and 100% more dignifiedthan being reactive.”
Sources: Average per-day costs from BC Health, BC Housing, and the Metro Vancouver Homeless Count. WWH per-tenant cost from 2024/25 pilot budgets.
Recognized by SFU, United Way, City of Vancouver, BC Housing and BCNPHA.
Mrs C's 100th birthday at Alexander House.
One year after an assault in Gastown, residents and staff celebrated Mrs C's 100th birthday together at Alexander House.
“Veggies, don't eat much meat. That's it… plenty of singing too.”
Mrs C, on her 100th birthday · CBC, Oct 2025
A year after she was randomly attacked in Gastown, Mrs C turned 100. The room was full of neighbours.
When the incident happened, our staff helped Mrs C report it to the VPD. Other seniors in her building got cautious about going out alone. So Whole Way House started a partnership with the Vancouver Police — regular onsite touchpoints with officers, for the seniors who live there.
On her birthday, the lounge filled with balloons, a hand-painted yellow card from neighbours, and a microphone. Mrs C sang.
As reported by CBC British Columbia, October 22, 2025.
Community programming, prevention and one-on-one support.
Coffee Club
Mon, Wed, Fri at 9. Coffee, bagels, and the day's first conversation.
Family Dinner
Monthly shared meal that turns a building into a family.
Hospital Coordination
We meet you at discharge. Clean unit, stocked fridge, someone who knows your name.
Free Shopping
A monthly store. Donated clothing, free tokens. A hand-up, not a hand-out.
Special Outings
An opportunity for seniors to enjoy a fun and safe environment to get some exercise and explore our beautiful city.
Clean Team
Many of our residents struggle with mobility limitations which make it difficult for them to clean their rooms. Clean walls and tidy kitchens make for a higher quality of life.
In the words of people inside our buildings.
It gets me out of bed and it gives me something to do. I have a different outlook now on life. Everything's better. Everything.
Their model is scalable and economical, and most importantly, supports seniors in aging in the right place, with the right supports.
Taking a proactive approach to preventing homelessness among seniors is not only compassionate but also fiscally responsible.
A monthly note from Whole Way House.
Stories from the buildings, updates from the team, and the small moments that remind us why this work matters.