We are so grateful for the hard work and support of the students at @niagracollege
70 students in the Business – Sales + Marketing program sold ball caps in support of Raising the Roof. They raised a total of $5,894!
https://t.co/o6ghfmbW7u
Some of the partners who’ve purchased properties with MURA funding include:
🏠 @Na_Mes_Res
🏠 @WoodGreenDotOrg
🏠 @FredVictorTO
🏠 @RaisingTheRoof
Learn more about MURA: https://t.co/jct4j1xqzC
It was a privilege to meet with key stakeholders in the non-profit housing sector to come together at today’s meaningful roundtable on Creating a National Community Bond for Affordable Housing at the Canadian Alliance to End Homeless Annual Conference at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. Collaborating will have a huge impact on solving our national housing crisis. #RaisingtheRoof #AffordableHousing #Homelessness #CommunityBuilders
It was a pleasure to meet with @RaisingTheRoof@TapestryCapital, Shaun Loney, Ray Sullivan, Executive Director of the Canadian Housing Renewal Association, Jen Crowe, ED of Choices For Youth, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, Melanie Redman, President and CEO of A Way Home Canada, Steve Gaetz, President of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, Lisa Ker, Executive Director of the Community Housing Transformation Centre, Mike Bulthuis, Executive Director of the Ottawa Community Land Trust, Sheldon Pollett, Executive Director of Raising the Roof, Leslie Bellingham, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Raising the Roof, Shoshana Coodin, Senior Manager of Marketing and Campaigns, Raising the Roof, John Bell, Fund Development Manager, Raising the Roof, Carly Gasparini, Executive Director of Non-profit Operations, Community Builders, Eric Tusz-King, Board Member (Housing Committee) Catharine Donnelly Foundation; Annie Hodgins, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Housing Rights; Terrilee Kelford, National Alliance to End Rural and Remote Homelessness; James Booty, Executive Director, La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso; Elizabeth Chick, CEO, Buy Social Canada and Kyle Zhang, Growth and Impact Associate, @TapestryCapital.
Happy #Canada Day!
As we recognize all the great things about our country + the wonderful people, culture + nature, it is also important to remember + acknowledge our history in order to better our country moving forward.
Our tote bags really are the best. Not only are they oversized, they have a beautiful illustration done by a high school student who won our tote bag design contest....and all for a great cause - to create long-term solutions to homelessness
https://t.co/BPbb9sKze8
Homelessness is a year round problem and our ball caps go towards the solution - Building affordable housing in communities across Canada. Get yours at https://t.co/BPbb9sKze8
#housingisahumanright#endhomelessness
We had so much fun a few weeks ago at our Home Base Softball Tournament! We raised over $26,000 and had a wonderful day together. Mark your calendar for next year - June 6, 2025!!!
Our new Executive Director, Sheldon Pollett, was at the Atlantic Mayors Congress this past week and had a chance to speak about the work we do to build more affordable housing, train people in the trades and help end homelessness in Canada. Check it out: https://t.co/MylniArDFg
Unifor held its 20th anniversary Charity Golf Classic tournament on June 14 at @GraniteRidge Golf Club in Milton, Ont. to raise money for @RaisingTheRoof. Close to $1 million has been raised to date benefiting the different causes over the two decades.
https://t.co/0hST9PXueH
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us last Friday at Camp Robinhood for the Home Base Softball Tournament fundraiser. We raised over $26,000 in support of the work we do to end homelessness in Canada and build affordable housing!!
We are so grateful for the support of @jwmcconnell
They have made if possible for us to expand our Reside program and bring more affordable housing and employment opportunities to communities across Canada. Thank you!
https://t.co/b2X1w3DboL
We are hiring!
Canada Summer Jobs - Marketing + Communications Assistant. The contract is for 8 weeks, 35 hours per week. Read the post for more info: https://t.co/paRI6hKOPE
Our Executive Director, Sheldon Pollett, has taken on a new national role as Executive Director of @RaisingTheRoof, a renowned organization dedicated to addressing homelessness by working with partners to develop affordable and supportive housing across Canada 👏
Sheldon's transition to Raising the Roof signals a new chapter in his distinguished career, where he will leverage his expertise and passion to drive national impact in addressing homelessness through innovative and preventative solutions 🌟
"It has been an incredible privilege to work alongside a dedicated team and community partners who share a deep commitment to creating positive change for young people." says Sheldon. "My time at CFY has been transformative, and I am excited to bring that experience to my new role at Raising the Roof." ✨
Join us in celebrating Sheldon's new role! For more information, including remarks from our Board of Directors, please read our announcement 👉 https://t.co/hifGd1tG96
ABEEL Foundation’s Shaping the Future Sponsorship Program Award Ceremony is just around the corner. The fourth annual edition of this youth-centred awards event brings creativity and equity to the forefront.
Huge thanks to all of our community partners who are helping to make this a reality, grab your ticket today and join us May 2nd!
Tickets here: https://t.co/eR4gI87A1n
What a fantastic morning at the 25th annual Toque Tuesday - supporting homelessness relief efforts in St. Catharines and nationally through @communitycarest & @RaisingTheRoof 🏠
#OurHomeSTC
ON LOCATION | We are broadcasting live from Market Square as Tim speaks with Mayor Tim Rigby about the history of his annual pancake breakfast and growth in the region’s homeless population. @RaisingTheRoof#ToqueTuesday#CKTBOnLocation