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Dear Tikva supporters,
As Rosh Hashanah draws nearer, it is a time to reflect on the past year, which has been marked by both the sorrow of October 7, 2023, and the hope for a brighter future here in our community and around the world.
The housing affordability crisis is so acute in British Columbia that providing homes is critical not just for the most vulnerable. Individuals and families who would have never expected to be anywhere near a position where they need our help are seeking community and security.
Your immense generosity has enabled Tikva to respond to this growing need. From operating 29 homes and helping 95 people in 2018, in 2024 we operate 168 homes, providing homes for over 375 people. We were also able to expand our short-term rent relief program for those living in market rental housing who were unable to afford their rent due to a temporary crisis.
For me, one of the most profound lessons learned in the past year has been the connectedness of our Jewish community that transcends geographical boundaries, it bolsters our collective resilience, and empowers us to face global challenges together—the brit of arvut hadadit (covenant of communal responsibility).
Our properties remain 100% full with many more individuals and families on the waiting list. Through the Jewish Housing Registry, we are helping integrate information from multiple housing providers under one digital roof for those in our community in need of innovative and affordable housing.
We are truly grateful for your support, however, the need will always outweigh our resources. Tikva's affordable housing solutions are funded entirely through donations and grants. Together we are changing lives!
Shanah Tovah Umetukah and Shabbat Shalom,
Anat Gogo Executive Director
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