But did you know that the Red Cross performs live-saving work in nearly every Canadian community?
While the holiday season is a time of warmth and cheer for most Ontarians, for many lower-income families it can be a time of anxiety, fear and acute hardship. The continuing economic downturn has led to a reduction in many families’ incomes, while at the same time the cost of fuel and food has been rising sharply. The result: thousands [...]
What’s the best way to act? The abuse may not be clear-cut or overt, in which case it may be difficult to know where to turn.
When you or someone you care about is fighting cancer, you want to have every possible resource at your disposal. That’s why 211 is so invaluable.
The sad reality is that when disaster strikes, the community or group of people affected is rarely able to cope with donations of goods and services, however well-meaning.
Doctors can use 211 to help low-income families by Destiny Bedwell Recent research delved into some of the reasons primary health care providers (doctors, nurses and other health professionals in front line care) have a low awareness of poverty as a health risk factor for people on a low-income. The research was in the BMC Primary Practice Journal and was [...]
We are asking for your help to share the good news that 211 is here for many Ontario residents. Dialing 2-1-1 makes finding services simple. We know finding the right social services in your community is difficult, 211 is here to help. How can you share this good news with those who might need it? New Promo Video! TV PSA [...]
Located In: Ottawa, ON Website: www.shepherdsofgoodhope.com How is your organization funded? City of Ottawa 32%, Rent Income 4%, Champlain LHIN 9%, Donated Food Value 22%, Volunteer Contribution 10%, Donations 20% and Other 3%. Please describe the types of clients you serve: Homeless or near homeless, mentally ill, addicts. What needs do your programs and services meet in the community? We [...]
As we celebrate National Social Work Month this March, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the work being done by social workers in our province.
It’s Family Literacy Day tomorrow, January 27, and I tend to forget how easy it is to take reading and writing for granted.
