Pacifica Housing

Pacifica Housing We provide permanent & affordable housing opportunities + support from Greater Victoria to Nanaimo BC

Thank you to the students of Glenlyon Norfolk School who participated in the The Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth Progr...
05/22/2026

Thank you to the students of Glenlyon Norfolk School who participated in the The Victoria Foundation’s Vital Youth Program. Your contribution will be put to good use!

We’re here. Beyond the Noise 2026 starts now. 🎉🏠A room full of people who care - ready to go beyond the noise together.P...
05/22/2026

We’re here. Beyond the Noise 2026 starts now. 🎉🏠

A room full of people who care - ready to go beyond the noise together.

Proudly sponsored by and presented by Pacifica Housing.

05/15/2026

Speaker Series Virtual Session 🌍
Housing First in Practice: Lessons from Finland

Beyond the Noise continues - this time virtually, and this time with a global perspective.

Finland is one of the few Western countries where homelessness has steadily declined, not through a single policy, but through sustained, system-wide alignment across government, non-profits, funding, and housing delivery.

On June 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM PST, join Pacifica Housing CEO Carolina Ibarra for a virtual conversation with leaders who have been a part of Finland's Housing First model.

Featuring:
Juha Kahila - Head of International Affairs, Y-Säätiö (Finland)
Paula Pönkänen - Project Manager, City of Helsinki
Closing remarks:
Jill Atkey, CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association

This session will explore what makes Finland's approach work in practice, the roles of government, non-profits, and financing systems, and what elements of this success already exist here in Canada and BC. It will also examine what differs between Finland and other leading jurisdictions, including Vienna, which has built significant social housing but continues to face homelessness pressures.

This is not about replicating a model. It's about understanding what becomes possible when systems align over time.

🗓 June 5, 2026 | 8:30 – 10:30 AM | Virtual

Get your free/by donation ticket here: https://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 Tu...
05/15/2026

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.A day to recognise and stand against the disproportionate violence that Indigenous wome...
05/14/2026

Today is Moose Hide Campaign Day.

A day to recognise and stand against the disproportionate violence that Indigenous women, children, and gender-diverse people face across Canada.

The campaign began in 2011, when Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven were on a moose hunt along the Highway of Tears and started thinking about the impact they could make on ending violence against Indigenous women and children.

Fifteen years later, over seven million moose hide pins have been shared across the country, and on average each one sparks around five conversations. That's how change like this travels.

Here's some of our team at Pacifica Housing wearing ours today. It's a simple thing to do, and a quiet way to start a conversation with someone who hasn't come across the campaign before.

Beyond the Noise Panel Spotlight: When Housing Alone Isn't Enough – Who's Responsible for the Supports?Housing providers...
05/13/2026

Beyond the Noise Panel Spotlight: When Housing Alone Isn't Enough – Who's Responsible for the Supports?

Housing providers across BC are being asked to respond to increasingly complex needs - often without the systems required to support long-term stability. With the National Housing Strategy coming to an end in 2027 and BC rolling back support programs due to budgetary constraints, the question isn't just urgent. It's overdue.

On May 22, join sector leaders, policymakers, and community partners for a candid conversation about where responsibilities rest, what has worked, and what needs to change.

🎤 Featuring:
Waheeda Esmail - Interim CEO, Victoria Cool Aid Society
Christy Wood - Manager of Social Development, City of Nanaimo
Carolina Ibarra - CEO, Pacifica Housing
Panel Moderator: Shelley Cook - Executive Director, Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria

📅 May 22, 2026 | 📍 Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria | 🕢 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

🔗 Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4sMa7ZF

Sponsored by LandlordBC, presented by Pacifica Housing.

Beyond the Noise – Panel SpotlightProtect the Progress – Preserving What We Have, Building What We NeedNew programs, par...
05/12/2026

Beyond the Noise – Panel Spotlight
Protect the Progress – Preserving What We Have, Building What We Need

New programs, partnerships, and investments have helped increase supply and improve housing stability for British Columbians. At a time when the right type of housing remains urgent, that progress is at risk.

On May 22, join housing experts for a timely conversation that explores housing in today’s financially constrained context: how do we protect the housing we have and continue building the housing communities need?

🎤 Featuring:
David Hutniak - CEO, Landlord BC
Lillian Chau - CEO, Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society
Kyle Ryan - Co-founder, Formwell Homes
Sarah Henderson - Director of Sales & Leasing, Aryze Developments

Panel Moderator: Katie DeRosa - Provincial Affairs Reporter, CBC British Columbia

📅 May 22, 2026 | 📍 Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria | 🕢 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

🔗 Reserve your spot: bit.ly/4sMa7ZF

Proudly sponsored by LandlordBC and presented by Pacifica Housing.

05/06/2026

“What are the actual demographics for those who are unsheltered?”

This is another one of the questions a participant of Beyond the Noise 2025 asked us to answer.

Our Manager of Community Services, Lisa Feeney, who supports our Downtown Outreach Housing Resources centre and Encampment Outreach services teams, has the answer.

One important thing to understand is that many people experiencing unsheltered homelessness are cautious about sharing personal information because of past trauma, stigma, or negative experiences.

That’s why outreach work begins with building trust, creating safety, and meeting people where they are - because meaningful support starts with human connection.

This year's Beyond the Noise panels explore housing in today's financially constrained context: how do we protect the housing we have, continue building the housing communities need, and deliver the supports and services that keep people housed?

Join us in Victoria at the Hotel Grand Pacific on May 22nd.

🔗 Get your free/by donation ticket here: bit.ly/4sMa7ZF

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