Hope Sprouts at Sprott House
Charity Spotlight: This blog post was provided by Lindsay Sweeney-Hockin, Senior Development Officer, YMCA of Greater Toronto as part of our charity spotlight series. On … Read more
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A Charity Embarking on Mission Possible
This blog post was provided by Rod Janz, Manager of Development and Communications, Mission Possible. Every year across Canada, more than 200,000 people are faced … Read more
Sheltering People in Crisis and Transition
This blog post was provided by Colleen Ritchie, Communications & Fund Development, Shelter Nova Scotia. Think back to a time when you have been in … Read more
Why Just Socks?
This post was written by Terry Smith, President, Just Socks Foundation, as part of our ongoing charity spotlight series. Our family had never really thought … Read more
De-bunking Myths and Misconceptions: A Human Approach to Homelessness
At Raising the Roof, we feel strongly that homelessness does not define an individual. Before anything else, that person is a human being. A human … Read more
How can I help people experiencing homelessness during winter?
As we get deeper into winter, you might be wondering what you can do to help people experiencing homelessness in your community. Here are five … Read more
Bringing People Together Over Breakfast
Michael has been running the Saturday Breakfast Program at St. Stephen-in-the-Fields for years. As the Canadian weather turns colder, the need for a warm place … Read more
Even in Hard Times, There is Always Something to Celebrate at First United
Charity Spotlight: This post was provided by Heather Forbes of First United Church Community Ministry Society as part of our ongoing charity spotlight series. First United … Read more
The Truth About Youth Homelessness (It’s Not What You’d Expect)
Charity Spotlight: This post was provided by Cara Sinclair, Founder & Director of H.E.L.P. For Street Youth of Canada Society, as part of our ongoing charity … Read more
When Friendship is Enough to Change Lives
Charity Spotlight: This post was provided by Nada Thomson, Communications and Development for Sanctuary, as part of our ongoing charity spotlight series. For most people … Read more