Today is toque day! Since 1997, the annual Toque Campaign has supported nearly 200 community agencies across Canada, raising more than $8 million to date in support of long-term solutions to homelessness. Purchase your toque here:https://t.co/6J0YHmGzgn
Looking for some indoor fun for the kids? Check out our Museum@Home page for fun activities, colouring sheets and videos. We've got activities for all ages. Check back often for updates.
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50% of all sales go directly to front-line agencies working with the homeless, while the remaining proceeds (after campaign costs) support Raising the Roof’s national homelessness prevention initiative. To place your order email me at [email protected]
Deadline is October 30th! Submit your nominations to [email protected]. The form can be found here:https://t.co/Q1uYEwyn85 (Scroll to the bottom) #nationalhousingday
As many of you know, Lynn's passion was to ensure that everyone in Waterloo Region had an adequate and affordable place to call home. Our goal is to continue the work she started with just as much dedication,enthusiasm and compassion. Rest in peace Lynn. #housinghero
The #HLHub has a new collection of resources on #IndigenousHomelessness and #COVID9. It features tools & resources to support the efforts of Indigenous frontline workers: https://t.co/0IOdgy32Fs
NEW RELEASE: A report on the needs of #youth-serving organizations during the #COVID19 crisis. We partnered w/ @AWayHomeCa to survey 60 orgs across 🇨🇦 about how they're responding to the pandemic.
Read the report here! https://t.co/XBqElnDcnQ
The @UnitedWayWRC COVID-19 Community Response Fund is continuing to accept donations to support urgent and emerging community needs. Donate now to support additional rounds of funding: https://t.co/FFiJOZQHyu #COVIDFundWR#DoMoreGood
GRT has implemented free service effective immediately, until May 31, 2020. This includes buses, ION light rail and MobilityPLUS.
Full details: https://t.co/yoZjhwVX6M
👇🏼This is what social & physical distancing looks like.
If you leave your home for nature therapy then please stick to parks & trails within walking distance that are not heavily populated. Make sure you:
✔️ share the space
✔️ plan short visits
✔️ leave if it becomes crowded
It's an important time for our community to come together. We've announced 300K in support to Waterloo Region charities for COVID-19. Collaborating with community partners including @UnitedWayWRC@SVPWR & other funders to assist our charitable partners. https://t.co/zixh1o5Xp5
JUST IN: The Grand River Conservation Authority will be closing all of its parks over concerns of COVID-19 spread. Starting Monday, March 23 no pedestrians traffic will be allowed, and those who enter will be subject to fines.
@MLucieA @kwcounselling That's a great question! Funded locally by @UnitedWayWRC@RegionWaterloo, @211Ontario is a free and confidential helpline that ensures access to information about community and social programs in Waterloo Region! Simply Dial 2-1-1 or visit https://t.co/cUjgyXPryt!
Today we celebrate the mothers, sisters, leaders, teachers, friends and all the incredible women in our lives that continue to lift us and support us! #happyinternationalwomensday
ICYMI: The Women's National Housing and Homelessness Network recently launched: https://t.co/aoYKfcdXOr
Join the network if you want to see an end to homelessness for women, girls and gender-diver people across Canada.
Black History Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many contributions Black Canadians have made to Canada. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by the past”. Learn more: https://t.co/U5AtbaPf4l
People don't need to be "made ready" for housing. People are ready for housing just by the very nature of being people. All people deserve to have housing. Period. #right2Housing