This Toronto doctor helps people get more money to improve their health
For Dr. Gary Bloch’s patients, having more money has a bigger effect on their health than just getting a prescription. Continue reading
Homelessness
Tea time at the Montreal Ritz-Carlton raises $62,000 for Chez Doris
Three hundred guests and donors attended Chez Doris’ 10th annual Tea Time Fundraiser at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday. Continue reading
Edmonton homelessness event aims to build relationships, lift participants out of poverty
Roughly 1,200 people were expected at the Sunday event; approximately 1,700 people attend the same event in the fall. Continue reading
Whitby woman befriends homeless Toronto man, works to grow Durham homeless initiative
A Whitby woman is continuing with her push to help the homeless in Durham Region. Continue reading
Hamilton to host public discussion to end homelessness in the city
A three-hour public event on Monday will discuss strategies on ending homelessness. Continue reading
Wellington County receiving $1.4 million for homelessness programs
By Matt Carty Reporter
MP Lloyd Longfield announced on Friday that the county would receive $1.48 million over the next five years through its ‘Reaching Home’ program. Continue reading
Calgarians take ‘Steps to End Homelessness’ in 10th annual stair climb
For every set of stairs completed on the McHugh Bluff Stairs on Memorial Drive — 167 steps — money goes to Inn from the Cold. Continue reading
Kingston youth homelessness summit has its fifth annual gathering
The goal of the summit is to raise awareness surrounding the issue, and identify what could potentially lead kids to being homeless. Continue reading
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Fundraising for new Brock Mission men’s shelter in Peterborough more than halfway complete
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
A fundraising campaign to build the new Brock Mission men’s shelter is now at $1.2 million of the $2 million goal. Continue reading
Homeless camp near site of Vernon road project can stay till construction begins, ministry says
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The road project is part of a $15-million improvement to the Stickle Road intersection that is already partially completed. Continue reading