DayHomes
Welcome to DayHomes – a Non-profit Organization bringing hope to the Oceanside Community.
Providing not only the basic necessities, all humans deserve, but empathy and solace during challenging times for those who need it most.
DayHomes main objective is to get Federal funding into our community.
TRUSTED SERVICE
DayHomes is here to provide the best care and support to our community members. Facing our current barriers we see in Oceanside, such as Mental Health, Addiction, Poverty, and more.
Lead by, Founder Shayla Day, she has faced many life challenges herself and in 2010 begin her career in the Non-Profit, Social Development sector. Creating, facilitating, and holding many job titles in which she served her community well.
Shayla is raising her daughter in Oceanside and now has an ambitious vision to create a better home for not only her daughter, but everyone of Oceanside.
MEET THE BOARD MEMBERS
Shayla DayWorking in the Non-Profit sector for over thirteen years, holding titles such as Urban Aboriginal Childhood Development Outreach Worker, Community Ministries Worker, Safety and Wellness Supervisor & now the Founder of DayHomes, she hopes to embark upon this new journey by creating a place where change, dreams, and hope is possible.
Dwayn Bopfinger
Long term resident of Parksville, BC, happily retired from Banking and has been serving his local community with the ever so challenging issues it faces. Joining local street forces to help address things such as poverty and homelessness and becoming well known in the community by showing up to serve those less fortunate, not only with his heart of gold but his true sincerity in wanting to help others
Kelsie Zelizney
Taking pride in her daily attributes to the Oceanside community, working the front-line in multiple districts, she holds a passion for the cause, eagerness to participate, and the commitment to see the job through.
Shawn Wood
Founder of the Emily Ann Foundation, he provides support and resources to terminal cancer patients and their families. He stands tall next to his set of values that he holds not only in the world he hopes to help to change but in his day to day life. A true passion for helping those who need us most.
DayHomes Society is excited to announce that we’ve been awarded one of the OCAT-$1000 Grants! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
At DayHomes Society, we are committed to making the world a better place than we found it. We stand strong in our values and lead by example, always striving for positive change. This grant helps us further our mission, but we know that true transformation comes when we come together as a community.
Though there is much to be done, we are proud to be among those who stand tall on the frontlines, lighting the way through the darkest times. Together, we can create an environment full of opportunity, growth, and change for all.
Thank you Oceanside Community Action Team!
At DayHomes Society, we are committed to making the world a better place than we found it. We stand strong in our values and lead by example, always striving for positive change. This grant helps us further our mission, but we know that true transformation comes when we come together as a community.
Though there is much to be done, we are proud to be among those who stand tall on the frontlines, lighting the way through the darkest times. Together, we can create an environment full of opportunity, growth, and change for all.
Thank you Oceanside Community Action Team!
The City of Parksville is declining our Oceanside district a cold-wet-weather shelter. Find DayHomes alongside other non-profits as we protest every Friday at 1:00pm in front of City Hall (100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville)
Chek news was there, to read the full story clink the link...
https://cheknews.ca/parksville-protesters-ask-city-for-a-winter-shelter-for-the-unhoused-1218780/
Launched December 01st and quicky filling up, DayHomes Society is bringing communities together by bridging the gaps of services for those struggling to make ends meet.
This new program, “Adopt-a-Week”, is an opportunity for Oceanside residents to sponsor one week in the calendar month for $50 and feed 20 people.
The sponsors’ family name, or whichever name is given with the donation, will go next to that week’s meal. “…this week’s meal brought to you by, The Smith’s.”
Update: A tremendous amount of support poured in, with multiple families stepping up to help bridge the service gaps we face here in Oceanside. We want to thank each and every one of you for showing up, getting involved, and taking on responsibilities to keep the connection alive!
DayHomes summer program, “Tourist Food”, was a huge success with many participants from all over the world, that were here visiting our beautiful Oceanside.
DayHomes wants to thank everyone that was involved, and we will see you again next year!
Remember! DayHomes takes food donations year-round, so if you know of food that needs a new home, don’t hesitate to reach out, and well get back to you within 24 hours.
SUMMER UPDATES-2024
We are so proud and thankful for the continuous work we get to do in our community by making connections for our residents to access neighboring resources such as SOS, Maana Van, Island Health, The Ministry, and Risebridge. As well as being the middle ground for those who are looking to help others but don’t quite know the next right step to be of service to those that need it most.
Assisting with applications to Supportive Housing Units, Income Assistance and PWD procedures, transportation to and from important appointments, and much needed Mental Health check-ins that really are echoing the strengthening of the community we are trying to provide.
DayHomes is beyond proud to announce we have served over 1,500 meals since hitting the streets in April! Building and creating multiple pilot programs, one being the very popular “Smoked Meat Day”, where we teamed up with Folk Art Farm, a locally run business and fed over 40 people that day!
Want to get connected?? Got questions, concerns? Ideas? Or just want to chat/debate what/where/how we can better service our community. Then call/text/email DayHomes, we’ll answer, and listen.
DayHomes wants to thank everyone who helped support us in our first fundraiser!!