Resident stories from our buildings.
Mrs C's 100th birthday.
“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.
A veteran of 33 years, supported into a stable home at Veterans Manor.
Martin is 86. He served his country for 33 years, the third generation in his family to do so. After his home was torn down he ended up in a homeless shelter, and his dementia meant he could not find his way out of it on his own.
We brought Martin into Veterans Manor. Within weeks, hoarding was putting his tenancy at risk: he was facing the loss of his home support and possible eviction. A team of staff and volunteers came in, cleaned his unit, and — most importantly — built him a place to display the photographs and military memorabilia of a long, proud life.
For all the years that Martin helped us, it is an honor to help him. For all the years that Martin served us, it is our turn to serve him.
“I have a different outlook now on life. Everything's better. Everything.”
Lorraine used to languish in bed until noon. Now she gets up early — because she knows somebody will be downstairs at the Coffee Club, and she can talk to people.
“It gets me out of bed and it gives me something to do. I know somebody's going to be down here and I can talk to people.”
