Finding Home – new eBook on homelessness
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Finding Home aims to fill a gap in the information available on homelessness by providing an easily accessible collection of the best related Canadian research and policy analysis.
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Fact Sheet: New Social Assistance Rates
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by admin.
This fact sheet from the Income Security Advocacy Centre shows current and new monthly Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefit rate amounts.
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CITY Leaders program accepting applications
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by admin.
The United Way’s CITY Leaders program provides young adults with the practical knowledge and tools to become effective leaders. Application deadline Nov. 30 for January 2010 program.
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Hunger Count 2009 – 19% increase in Ontario
Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Published annually by Food Banks Canada, this is a comprehensive report on hunger and food bank use in Canada, and recommendations for change. Take particular note of the Ontario stats on page 28.
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Communities Speak: Report from Housing Network of Ontario
Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by admin.
This Housing Network of Ontario report consolidates recommendations made by many hundreds of Ontarians who participated in almost 40 community meetings and consultations focused on developing an affordable housing strategy, held from June to November 2009.
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