John Howard Society
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Regina drag queen and brewery team up to raise money for Lulu’s LodgeLulu’s Lodge is a five-bedroom supportive transitional home for LGBTQ youth aged 16 to 21 — a safe place to go for youth rejected by their families when they come out.CanadaDec 7, 2021
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More data needed to reduce number of people on remand in Saskatchewan: provincial auditorSaskatchewan's auditor is calling on the province to better track data around programs meant to reduce the number of people on remand in the province.CanadaJun 10, 2021
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Two non-profits see large new shoe donations in SaskatoonThe John Howard Society of Saskatchewan said many of the youth in its care have a passion for basketball and a gift like this goes a long way for their self-confidence.CanadaMay 5, 2021
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City Motel project to go ahead despite uncertainty over Fredericton city council fundingFredericton city council voted on Friday night to extend a $900,000 funding offer, but aspects of that offer may stand in the way of an agreement.PoliticsMar 27, 2021
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New Brunswick looking for funding partners to salvage City Motel projectIf the project is not fully funded by March 31, some partners will walk away. Fitch wouldn't say if the province could step in with additional money to save the project.PoliticsMar 23, 2021
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Proposal to turn Fredericton motel into affordable housing still short $1.45MA $4.1M project still needs $1.45M as the John Howard Society seeks to convert the City Motel into affordable housing. The project coordinator is hoping for city funding.CanadaMar 21, 2021
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Kelowna winter shelters have room for everyone during cold weather snap"I’m just thankful I have a place to stay right now.”CanadaFeb 10, 2021
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Saskatchewan’s jail population shrinks, most still remanded: provincial corrections ministryMost of the jail population in Saskatchewan is awaiting trial, with 974 people remanded and 694 sentenced.CanadaJan 11, 2021
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Voting behind bars: Informing inmates a challenge for Saskatchewan advocates during pandemicThere’s no door knocking or lawn signs in prison during elections.CanadaOct 20, 2020
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Controversial supportive housing unit in Kelowna to open in AugustThe residents will consist of people who have been deemed most at risk, They will start moving in on August 17th.Jul 30, 2020
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