Seven residents helped put on a fantastic substance use awareness day at our Scarborough Shelter. People affected by substance use were able to access great resources as community members set up information booths and made presentations.
Residents screened the film they made in the Spring, Between the Lines, about how stigma affects drug users.
Haven’t seen it yet? View it here:http://ow.ly/HPifO
February Resident’s Newsletter is ready for you! Check out what’s been happening at Homes First – recap from the Mayor’s three hour visit to Kennedy Shelter. Click here to download it in full! Spread the love
Read MoreOn Nov 17, Bishop Morrocco Secondary School students headed to Homes First to interview residents and staff about poverty. Tasked with making a film about social justice for their multimedia class, these bright young students posed thoughtful questions and asked “What can we, as teenagers, do to alleviate poverty?” We’re excited to see the finished...
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September was Hunger Action Month, a month-long recognition of the struggles some people face with hunger and food insecurity. As hunger awareness grows and food and meal programs continue to expand, Toronto has seen a rising percentage in food bank visits and people seeking food assistance. Many people rely on food assistance or have recently...
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