The North Shore Extreme Weather Plan provides for additional sheltering space to be made available when the weather is severe enough to pose a higher health risk to the homeless. The alert is called on a daily basis. The purpose of this notice is to inform that an Extreme Weather Alert has been called. AdditionalContinue reading “North Shore Extreme Weather Plan – Extra Shelter Spaces Now Open”
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Drop-in Street Soccer at John Braithwaite Community Centre
Salvation Army and Lookout present: FRIENDLY DROP-IN SOCCER Homeless and at-risk people welcome! When: Saturday, November 16th, 1pm-3pm Where: JBCC Gym Food provided by Rotary notice – street soccer Nov 16
Hunger Count 2013: 50% Needing Help from Foodbanks are Families with Children
This comprehensive report on hunger and food bank use in Canada show an in-depth report and recommendations. In March 2013, 833,098 people were helped by food banks in Canada; over a third were children. Years after the end of the recession, food bank use remains close to record levels — and is 23% higher thanContinue reading “Hunger Count 2013: 50% Needing Help from Foodbanks are Families with Children”
Connect Day is Wednesday, October 16th at John Braithwaite Community Centre
Everyone is welcome, event runs 8AM – 3PM. There will be free medical services, Thanksgiving lunch at 1:00PM, information and resources, clothing, etc. Free shuttle bus schedule posted on following link or ask your Outreach Worker. http://bit.ly/168tjXb
North Shore Homelessness Task Force 