Social Planning Y.R.

We need the support of Right 2 Housing advocates on March 18th in the daytime in Markham for purpose built rental and in the evening in Aurora for a Men's Shelter. Please email us at socialplanningcouncilyr@gmail.com for more details. @SouthMarkhamCAT @R2HYorkRegion @leejhwebb

Thank you so much to these other free democratic countries whose citizens are also refusing to buy American products and are shopping Canadian instead. Let’s all help each other to defeat these unnecessary trade wars.

@munakadri This is part of every plan they have. Underfund health care and education - then privatize. In the case of the science centre there is ample evidence to suggest that less than 10% of the roof is in need of critical repair. This would repair, not being condemned

📣 SEASON 4 IS HERE! 📣 We are so excited to share that Season 4 of Hidden Stories is finally here! We can't wait for our community to hear these incredibly important stories of the lived realities of migrant workers in York Region. Listen Now! shorturl.at/Am8gV

JOB OPPORTUNITY! The Community Mobilization Manager role will support the work of both @YRFoodNetwork and the Social Planning Council of York Region in developing a Social Procurement Collaborative for York Region. Full posting & application - shorturl.at/F0zb0

Reducing homelessness will cost Ottawa billions more to hit targets: PBO Office globalnews.ca/news/10517876/…

Toronto is shifting its approach to homeless encampments. A new report recommends clearing encampments only as a "last resort." While a step forward, some argue it doesn't address root issues like high rents & call for more immediate support. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

About yorkcommunitiesfored.ca/coalition via @york4_public_ed Check out York Communities for Public Education - a group of advocates working to protect public education and challenging cuts of the current provincial government.

Social Planning Council of York Region and @YRFoodNetwork are hiring a Social Procurement Coordinator to develop a cross-sectoral network and provide easier access to residents interested in social procurement opportunities. Job posting can be found at goodwork.ca/jobs/community….

'Worst times': Single dad fighting cancer becomes homeless newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/wor… via @newmarkettoday

Hamilton Protest Grows as Affordable Housing Vote Falls Through, Community Urges Action Hamilton's City Hall encampment grows as protestors demand affordable housing solutions. Advocates highlight the human cost of the housing shortage. bnnbreaking.com/world/canada/h…

He's right.

SPCYR in collab. w/ Food Pantry of Georgina & York Region Food Network are implementing the Georgina Working Centre - a new approach to supporting individuals to secure meaningful local employment. Pls see posting for a consultant position at drive.google.com/file/d/1BUdXUT…

Liberals and NDP reach pharmacare deal that will cover birth control, diabetes drugs thestar.com/politics/feder… via @torontostar

That is our incredible co-chair Yvonne Kelly! She is an incredible community leader and champion🌟

The fact that this is flying under the radar is unbelievable, but sadly not a surprise

Excited to be in one of our partner regions while sharing our latest report exploring displacement in four Ontario regions.This is a partnership between @theSPNO, local social planning councils @KingstonSpc, @SDCcornwallsdga, @SPCYorkRegion @spcoxford & @envwaterloo @bmdoucet 1/2

NEW REPORT AVAILABLE! This research report explores displacement in urban, suburban and rural areas, including why it happens, what it means for tenants and how it differs based on location. Click here to read the full report - shorturl.at/gjsAN #SPCYR

Together with @SDCcornwallsdga, @KingstonSpc, @SPCYorkRegion, @spcoxford and @UWaterloo we have interviewed over 100 tenants in four regions to understand experiences of eviction and displacement in the province. Listen tomorrow for the report launch!