Stella Danos

Commissioner of Social Services Region of Durham

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Thank you to the Minister of International Development @HonAhmedHussen for joining @ElizabethJRoy and Regional staff at the Oshawa Micro-Homes Pilot Project—10 temporary, transitional housing units with supports that aim to bridge the gap from homelessness to permanent housing.

[Mayor Elizabeth Roy @ElizabethJRoy]

Being homeless is a housing status not someone’s identity.

https://t.co/t5y0yhSUpR

[Stella Danos @DanosStella]

World Autism Awareness Day
“If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.
Respect and Inclusion can end stigma and discrimination

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

The proposed design for the Beaverton Supportive Housing Project earned a Canadian Architect Award of Excellence! 🏆🏘️ Read more at https://t.co/aDLz8FkHqI. #AtHomeInDurham

[Stella Danos @DanosStella]

Recognizing World Autism Awareness Day and the importance of raising awareness and committing to an inclusive, equitable world for people on the autism spectrum

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

#CityStudioDurham is demonstrating the value of innovative partnerships between government and post-secondary schools.
Want to know how? Join us at our virtual Hubbub on April 11 at 2 p.m.: https://t.co/4SeVWrm51s 🎓💻 💡 #IntelligentDurham

[Stella Danos @DanosStella]

To all who observe and celebrate, wishing you a blessed Ramadan

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

#Ramadan begins today (April 2) and continues until May 2, based on the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer and reflection. Happy Ramadan to all who celebrate.

[Stella Danos @DanosStella]

@drewdilkens @CityWindsorON Congratulations Yelena

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

A new warming centre has opened in the @TownOfWhitby to support unsheltered residents this winter. ❄️ The warming centre is located at 117 King Street. For more information, visit https://t.co/PKwn8clKZP

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Attend a virtual @CanRevAgency outreach session to learn about the importance of filing your taxes, the benefits and credits you may be eligible to receive and how to get help filing your taxes for free. 💻 Learn more: https://t.co/1ftLo7Sotd #CdnTax @OshawaLibraries @durham_york

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Micro-home units are scheduled to be installed this week to offer transitional housing with supports in @OshawaCity. 💙🏘️ This is supportive, yet temporary, accommodation meant to bridge the gap from homelessness to permanent housing. Learn more at https://t.co/v2aBI0DMnc.

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

The Region of Durham raised the #WrappedInCourage flag today (November 25) in recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the first day of the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence to raise awareness and promote gender equality.

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home. 💗🏠Through our housing-focused approach, we are ensuring that all supports, services and strategies lead to housing, as opposed to solely managing the symptoms of homelessness. https://t.co/1Uw5MaPuGp #NationalHousingDay

[Canadian Paralympic Team @CDNParalympics]

That moment when you realize you've won a Paralympic medal 🥉 @marissa_paps @AthleticsCanada

[Mayor Frank Scarpitti @frankscarpitti]

Proud to proclaim September 3rd as Marissa Papaconstantinou Day in the City of Markham in honour of @BCSSAthletics alumni @marissa_paps & her bronze medal at the #Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games. Congratulations Marissa. You are an inspiration and we are proud of your accomplishment.

[Stella Danos @DanosStella]

Congratulations to @marissa_paps for a bronze medal win and personal best in the women’s T64 100 metres👏👏👏🇨🇦

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Everyone deserves a place to call home. 💙 From January to May:
🏡 639 people used the housing-focused shelter programs.
🏡 556 people received help finding housing.
🏡 577 people had help with eviction prevention.
Learn more at https://t.co/O5CmY09siI. #AtHomeInDurham

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Are you a member of a professional association in #DurhamRegion and interested in working on anti-racism initiatives to help our community? Apply today to be appointed to the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force. Learn more: https://t.co/Lg6DJRRyDF. #DurhamDiversity

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Regional Chair @JohnHenryDurham was joined by MPs @TurnbullWhitby and @TOAdamVaughan to announce $10.3 million in funding to create an estimated 41 new affordable homes in #DurhamRegion through the Rapid Housing Initiative.
https://t.co/N2hxe641hD

[Region of Durham @RegionofDurham]

Do you want to be part of a team volunteering with #RegionalCouncil to help highlight #DurhamDiversity and make a positive difference in your community? Apply to be appointed to the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force. Learn more: https://t.co/Lg6DJRRyDF.