GoingMobileKW

On Sunday from 1-4pm, attend this fun Tiny Home Takeout event in downtown Kitchener at St. Mary’s Church. They provide the food that Going Mobile KW delivers to people experiencing homelessness. Please support if you can.

There's never been a single death at an overdose prevention site. But at OPS' funded by the Ontario government, 7,444 deaths have been prevented. The evidence for sites is overwhelming and clear, but we'd rather forfeit lives to suit unfounded beliefs. thestar.com/news/gta/ford-…

A deadly decision by @FordNation This announcement was made at #AMO2024 who have called for a more collaborative approach, stating that consumption sites save lives. "Supervised consumption sites are an important component of Ontario's harm reduction approach" @AMOPolicy

Cities and towns from across Ontario are struggling with the housing crisis. Here at #AMO2024 municipalities are telling me about the crisis of homelessness in their region. We need to do more to curb the rampant renovictions that are forcing people onto the streets. #onpoli

This is bad policy. The Kitchener SCS has been well received since its opening. Many lives have been saved. This policy will push people into the darkness, when they at least had a chance for something better. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

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Waterloo Region Plan to End Chronic Homelessness is going to Council on Apr 9. Please read the report, contact council members asking they support the recommendation to adopt The Plan and develop a funding & advocacy strategy, attend the meeting, and/or share! Details in comments

Due to a shortage of volunteers we can’t sustain our regular food delivery schedule - our last day is Mar 29. We are sad, but find comfort since more support exists now than 4 yrs ago. We will deliver food & supplies occasionally. Our partnerships & socials continue.

Rent is affordable in the 43 units and supports are in place to help with the transition. @IndwellCA has done a beautiful job of integrating the original architecture into the design. A true example of a caring community in action! 🫶👏🎉

This is what dignity and respect looks like! Had the pleasure of visiting St. Mark’s Place today. They offer affordable housing and personal support for people moving out of homelessness. Each apartment comes with hygiene supplies, stocked pantries and home made quilts. 1/2

Attended St Mark’s open house today. Indwell has done a great job. Wonderful seeing people getting housed! Check out videos below showing both an accessible and regular room. #endhomelessness

@TheBikingLawyer @MarvinMacaraig Keep raising awareness!

"These aren't accidents. An accident is a bolt of lightning hitting a tree: we don't know that's going to happen. We know (cyclist deaths) will happen and where." @MarvinMacaraig thestar.com/news/gta/these…

@LauraBabcock @AndreaHorwath People need housing now! #endhomelessness

Hours past eviction deadline and encampment at City Hall is growing. Lots of cars passing by are honking in support. If Mayor @AndreaHorwath and Council keep pushing people who have nothing - food, shelter, safety - back into streets they have failed as leaders #HamOnt #ONpoli

@Food4KidsWR @Packaging_too Thank you. We deliver 70+ meals almost daily donated by @tinyhometakeout in our causes to support people experiencing homelessness. #endhunger #endhomelessness #goingmobilekw #tinyhometakeout #volunteer

Thanks to one of our outstanding donors @Packaging_too, children will be able to receive their nutritious food packages over the 7 days of March Break. These durable boxes will be packed with HOPE, love and nutritious food. Much gratitude from all of us at Food4Kids WR.

@LillieProksch Important message. Thank you

A series months in the making! 🎙️ Make sure to tune in and check out our new #SheIsYourNeighbour series, When Violence Escalates, out next Thursday ✨🫶

@SpencerCTV @APintoCTV Keep raising awareness #endhomelessness

Kitchener artist documents homelessness in Waterloo Region through her sketches kitchener.ctvnews.ca/kitchener-arti…

@KristaSimpson Thank you for remembering. Continue recovering Stephanie.

On a painful note, today also marks one year since my colleague Stephanie Villella was seriously hurt while covering a crash just outside Guelph. A devastating day. Stephanie and her family shared this short update on tonight’s 70th anniversary show. kitchener.ctvnews.ca/mobile/video?c…

Today marks 70 years of CKCO, now @CTVKitchener. I am forever grateful to work at a station with such a strong history and ongoing commitment to telling stories that matter. Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their stories over the years and to our viewers and readers.