Eric Jonsson

Community social worker in Halifax, I love my garden and my chickens.

[Eric Jonsson @ewjonsson]

I cannot believe @HalifaxWater didn’t tell us about the lack of fluoride. I have a toddler who hates having his teeth brushed and I was counting on fluoride to help prevent cavities in his teeth. Their leadership needs to give their heads a shake and resign.

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

Latest thoughts on the expansion of encampments in Halifax
#housingisahumanright

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

@welcomehousing @NS_DCS @MOSHHalifax @needleexchange2 @HealthNS @VON_Halifax @Northwood_NS Gotta ❤️ this team of housing support workers from our partner @welcomehousing

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

We couldn’t be more grateful and proud. Developing and running The Bridge is a huge privilege. Today marks a year since the shelter opened. We celebrate the amazing team, staff and clients who are in the space while we continue to work to realize housing for all.

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

We are shocked and angered.
Our statement on comments by Ministers Johns. #novascotia #IPV #GBV #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceisanepidemic

[Eric Jonsson @ewjonsson]

@Girrl_Friday Agreed. They need to change their policy of how they define different dwelling types. I’d be happy to work on advocating for that if you wanted to talk about it some time.

[Eric Jonsson @ewjonsson]

Ha, tell me you’ve never spent time in a shelter without saying you’ve never spent time in a shelter. Mice and rats are two of many pests that are the scourge of homeless shelters

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

Good stuff happening. Today at The Bridge, shelter staff are making pancakes for everyone staying there. That’s 7 floors with almost 200 people!

[Christopher Cheung ✍️ (Find me on Bluesky!) @bychrischeung]

Mo' non-profits, mo' problems?

A paper on Vancouver's "non-profit industrial complex" argues that govs "shirk responsibility" for cuts and inequality by funding and cheering non-profits instead — who become more accountable to those in power.

My story:
https://t.co/kOBWq4sHTc

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

On a happy note, today we are celebrating Diwali at The Bridge. Abi security team helped pick out items and together he and his team made some lovely Rangoli art for us all. #HappyDeepavali2023 #FestivalOfLights

[Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) @DowntownHalifax]

Downtown Halifax launches fundraising campaign for people living in Victoria Park & Grand Parade. https://t.co/ydr4dEpFNV

@hfxgov @SpringGardenRd @StreetoutreachR @CAEHomelessness @MikeSavageHFX @WayeMason

[Tim Bousquet @Tim_Bousquet]

The Homelessness Industry is booming, and there’s big money in it https://t.co/RAU3QaYBKu Morning File by me

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

With 1700 ppl meeting at @CAEHomelessness this week, to talk about ways to end homelessness, 100s are outside in the biting cold in Halifax and there are 1000s more across the country. This weighs heavily.
Let’s turn these ideas into action.

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

We did a thing.
With federal money from Reaching Home, we purchased another condo unit. Within weeks it will be rented to a family who’s been homeless for a long time. Affordable rent, geared to income. Support as needed. Ending someone’s homelessness.
It’s a good thing.

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

Adsum is excited that for the first time in nearly 30 years, Nova Scotia is investing in public housing and signalling that government recognizes its role in ensuring that everyone has a right to housing, regardless of income. We understand that,

[Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia @EfryMainland_NS]

Last month, in collaboration with Welcome Housing, Adsum for Women and Children, North End Community Health Centre, Shelter Nova Scotia, Sackville Warming Centre, Brunswick Street Mission, Phoenix for Youth, Halifax Regional Municipality, and the Department of Community Services

[Eric Jonsson @ewjonsson]

Take my old job! Its a good gig for people who can work independently in the community. Comes with a super supportive team that helps with all logistics and moral support.

[Downtown Halifax's Navigator Outreach Program @StreetoutreachR]

We're hiring! Join the @DowntownHalifax & @SpringGardenRd team as the new Navigator Outreach Program Coordinator. More here: https://t.co/In0zrdWkW1
#streetoutreach #serviceprovider #support #homelessness

[julie @julieslen1]

Happening tomorrow at the Hub @adsumforwomen @CoverdaleHFX @MOSHHalifax @SAmaritime @ewjonsson @JoanneHusseyNS @StreetoutreachR @welcomehousing

[Eric Jonsson @ewjonsson]

@adsumforwomen @vacantmap @welcomehousing I think between the two of you, there is a strong chance that death or serious injury was prevented this weekend. Thank you so much!