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Cinthya serves our seniors

When Cinthya Narvaez came to Canada 14 years ago, she barely spoke English.  Thanks to the support of family and friends, Cinthya overcame the barriers of adjusting to life in a foreign country and learning a new language.  Grateful to everyone who helped further her education, Cinthya now gives her time to educate and help...

Homes First Christmas Wishlist

With a home you can celebrate Christmas   Christmas can be a special time but for the homeless it is a day like any other – a day without family, shelter, friends, hope or security.Homes First houses 550 adults, seniors, youth and children every night. Here is a list of some of the items that would help...

Jack Layton's tie inspires fundraiser for Homes First

 After Jack Layton’s death, one of the tasks his son Mike Layton took on was sorting through his father’s things. As one might imagine, Jack Layton, the leader of the federal NDP party who died in August 2011, had accumulated quite a number of ties – nearly 300 of them, Layton said. “There were ones...