Updates
Youth Homelessness in Canada: The Road to Solutions
Three years of research and consultation across the country have led to this new report from Raising the Roof which includes resources for identifying and meeting local needs. [PDF Report]
Joe Mihevc Launches Website for City Election Priorities
"We need a fulsome discussion of the challenges that face Toronto in the next term of Council and the policy agenda and vision for our city. It is time to set the agenda for 2010." The Councillor will be hosting a roundtable discussion at the Artscape Wychwood Barns on November 24 from 6:30-9:00p.m.
Supersized and Precarious: The Service Class in Canada
New Report from Martin Prosperity Institute not that the service class makes up 46% of total labour force employment, yet account for only 35% of the total employment income.
Senior Researcher Beth Wilson wins Bhayana Award
The Bhayana Family Foundation Awards recognize extraordinary contributions made by staff at United Way Toronto funded agencies. They are awarded by United Way Toronto based on peer nominations received in the following five categories: dedication, partnership builder, innovation & creativity, leadership and team achievement.
The dedication, creativity and team spirit shown by employees of agencies funded by United Way Toronto is essential to advancing the common good, community and neighbourhood building, and creating a better city for us all.
Finding Home - new eBook on homelessness
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.
Fact Sheet: New Social Assistance Rates
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.
CITY Leaders program accepting applications
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.
Hunger Count 2009 - 19% increase in Ontario
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.
Communities Speak: Report from Housing Network of Ontario
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.
How will HST affect your organization?
In June 2010 the HST will come into effect. The Ontario Nonprofit Network has put together a detailed brief and a tool for assessing its impact on your organization.