
Founded in 2013 in two SROs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Whole Way House is a woman-led organization that has since supported more than 1,500 residents across more than a dozen affordable housing buildings in the Lower Mainland and Victoria.

Jenny Konkin and Josh Konkin.
Siblings who started the organization in 2013 while managing the Silver Hotel and Avalon Hotel, two SROs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside owned by their grandparents. The model they built now supports more than 800 residents across eight sites.
Four years of measurable change at the Avalon Hotel.
From 2010 to 2014, infractions fell 98%, 911 calls fell 90% and police incidents fell 84% after this model was put in place.
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Building healthy communities in housing.
Reconnecting people to Rebuild community so they can Recenter in their purpose.
Unconditional Love
Dignity, opportunity, and clear standards.
Integrity
Honesty, transparency, and consistency.
Compassion
Warm, empathetic care — every person has a story.
Hope
A better future is possible, and attainable, for all.
Co-Founders

Jenny is President and Co-Founder of Whole Way House Society, which began in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside while she was managing her grandparents' SRO buildings, the Silver and Avalon Hotels. She leads the organization's work with non-profit housing operators to provide onsite community building programs and tenant support for seniors, veterans, and residents who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness. Jenny has been recognized by Business in Vancouver's Top 40 Under 40, received Capilano University's Alumni Award of Excellence, and received a Commendation from the Minister of Veterans Affairs of Canada.

Josh is Co-Founder and Vice-President of Whole Way House Society. He has been connected to Downtown Eastside housing work since his teenage years, serving at the Silver, Avalon, and Broadway Hotels and learning from his family how to care for residents with dignity and consistency. As a partner at Pacific Powertech Inc. and a BC business owner, Josh brings a practical commitment to community, stewardship, and giving people a hand up.
Board of Directors

Brings broad leadership experience across business development, industrial manufacturing, operations, logistics, and international market growth. A former professional athlete with the Canadian National Track & Field Team, Rob is known for disciplined execution, stewardship, and people-centered leadership. He continues to support complex manufacturing environments and global brands across North America while remaining deeply committed to family, charitable stewardship, mentorship, and community engagement.

Survivor of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide who immigrated to Canada as a child. Pastor at Coastal Church in downtown Vancouver, where he oversees the Department of Family Life, and author of We Were Royal Refugees.

David is a CPA, CA with experience spanning public practice, pension fund analysis, and capital markets. He began his career advising private and public companies across sectors including agriculture, real estate, mining, and non-profits, later serving as an analyst with the Telus Pension Fund. He now serves as Chief Financial Officer at Cronin Capital, with a focus on the resource and commodity sectors, and remains active in local boards, committees, and community life in Vancouver.

Founded a Vancouver private equity firm in 2006 focused on real estate structured finance. Sits on his local church board and chairs a downtown business ministry connecting business and political leaders. Toronto-born, raising two daughters with his wife Emily.

Former Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in downtown Vancouver and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Regent College. Author of expositions on Revelation, Ephesians, the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Trinity. He and his wife Sharon raised four adopted children from four different countries.

More than 30 years on the staff and pastoral leadership team at Relate Church, including six providing financial and legal oversight. Helped establish ARC Canada as a registered Canadian charity; currently serves on the board of Resonate Church.

Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at the BC Cancer Foundation, where she leads revenue-generating portfolios and philanthropic growth across British Columbia. With nearly two decades in philanthropy, Elissa previously led fundraising work at Cancer Research UK and was recognized by AHP's 40 Under 40 Program.

Rachel brings two decades of PR experience building creative communications campaigns that help brands tell their story across traditional and digital media. She has led strategic communications for corporate, consumer, and real estate clients, and is skilled at connecting with media, bloggers, and online influencers.

Michael brings consulting experience in customer relationship management, sales force automation, and digital marketing for Fortune 500 companies. His service in the Downtown Eastside began through Union Gospel Mission volunteer programs, giving him firsthand insight into the challenges residents face.