The Causeway

Building unlikely yet mutually beneficial friendships.

[The Causeway @TheCausewayTO]

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[The Causeway @TheCausewayTO]

Fortunately, in recent weeks the prevalence of new COVID cases has continued to be low. The test
positivity rate in Toronto is tracking at 1.1% and less than 0.4% in shelters in the last month.
Well Done Shelter people!

[The Causeway @TheCausewayTO]

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[Joe Cressy @joe_cressy]

Since April 15th Toronto staff have permanently housed 973 homelessness individuals. Not simply leased hotel rooms or new shelter spaces (that’s a separate program), but permanent housing. An end to chronic homelessness - that must be the goal. It’s possible, if Governments act.

[Bradley Harris @realboo_radley]

I want to thank all the staff at the Salvation Army Toronto shelters who have risen above expectations to keep the shelters operating during this difficult time. Thank you for all you do.

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

Stay home. It doesn’t matter that the weekend’s almost here - if you choose to gather in groups or hang out with your friends, you’re putting yourself, those around you, and our health care workers at risk. So take this seriously. Do the right thing and stay home this weekend.

[Charlie Angus @CharlieAngusNDP]

Half a million folks applied for EI this week.
I have been speaking with many who do not qualify - part timers, waitresses, temp workers, people doing contracts, artists.
They can't afford to wait for weeks.
We need a basic income plan.
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[TorontoHHS @TorontoHHS]

I've just voted for 'Hidden in Plain Sight' in The #CharityFilmAwards @salvationarmyuk https://t.co/8Rits2CMkl via @CharityFilm_

[End Homelessness @naehomelessness]

"Nearly all of the biggest challenges in America are, at some level, a housing problem." @ConorDougherty #NAEH2020

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[TorontoHHS @TorontoHHS]

Give Hope Today

[Social Planning Toronto @planningtoronto]

1/7 77 organizations from across the city have signed an open letter calling on Mayor @JohnTory & City Council to turn away from austerity & make better choices for the decade ahead, starting with the 2020 #budgetTO.
We have 5 asks: https://t.co/qOXzneeX5y #TOpoli

[Ontario Community and Social Services @ONSocialService]

Ontario is developing a new Poverty Reduction Strategy, and we want to hear from people across the province. We want those with lived experience, community and Indigenous organizations and partners to share their ideas: https://t.co/muX16numxD

[Tim Ross @TimoRoss]

Thanks @JennyKwanBC for your advocacy and resolve in tackling the housing crisis. #includecoop

[Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario @TenantAdvocacy]

ATTN: Toronto Tenants
NOW wants to hear from you in this Renters Survey, in order to reveal the realities of renting in Toronto.
https://t.co/m65v1ixaIA #topoli #affordablehousing

[Shelter and Housing Justice Network @SHJNetwork]

@timrichter In Finland, there is "a constant policy of providing affordable, social housing. The state finances this. And in each new housing area, especially in the big cities, at least 25 per cent of housing must be affordable, social housing."

[Shelter and Housing Justice Network @SHJNetwork]

@joe_cressy The focus on "chronic homelessness" has led Toronto to a place where homeless persons are now required to live in a shelter for 6 months before they are eligible to access the housing allowance they need to secure housing. We are actually manufacturing chronic homelessness.

[The Causeway @TheCausewayTO]

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[Anglican Diocese of Toronto @anglicandioTO]

In the midst of recent violence and strife both near and far, all are invited to gather at St. James Cathedral on Monday to pray for God’s peace to come and surround the world.