Project Connect 2013 was a huge success! Hundreds of people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty from across the region came to the annual event. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the amazing volunteers, donors and service providers (in no particular order) for everything they’ve done to make Project Connect possible. Continue reading
Category Archives: Events
Speaking About Homelessness
The Coalition is proud to announce the launch of its new initiative – the Speakers Bureau. Continue reading
Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day and an opportunity for our community to talk about how to better address the risks associated with an illicit drug market and the stigma that we still attach to drug use and addiction. Continue reading
Farewell Hannah, Hello Derek
There are a few long faces around the Coalition’s office today; it’s the last day of our wonderful Social Inclusion Coordinator, Hannah Rabinovitch. Continue reading
Surrounded by Cedar
National Aboriginal Day is just a few days away – a day we celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of the nation’s Aboriginal peoples. In honour of National Aboriginal Day we thought we’d provide you with a closer look at Surrounded by Cedar, an organization dedicated to at-risk Aboriginal youth in our community. Continue reading