Tag: homelessness
Safe ‘n Sound drop-in centre needs more space
Increased need has prompted Safe ‘n Sound, the downtown Owen Sound homeless drop-in centre, to seek funding to move to bigger quarters. It’s intended to be a warming centre this time of year, particularly at night. There are no beds there and those who use the centre aren’t supposed to sleep there. It’s also a […]
Charity ending grocery-card program for those in need due to rising food costs
An Oxford County organization’s program that doled out pre-paid grocery cards to needy clients so they could buy their own food is ending after two decades.
‘State’ speech: Mayor Josh Morgan pledges restraint in term’s final city budget
Josh Morgan plans to use his relatively new “strong mayor” powers to rein in the property-tax hike Londoners will face in 2026, the final year of his term, he said in his State of the City address on Thursday.
Dozens escaped deep cold at city hall’s last-minute overnight shelter
Politicians and frontline agencies are applauding London’s eleventh-hour move to open emergency warming spaces during this week’s extreme cold snap, but all agree there has to be a better plan for the future.
Lucknow churches hosting local Coldest Night of the Year walk
Lucknow churches are once again teaming up to host a fundraising walk in support of the North Huron Connection Centre. Lucknow’s Coldest Night of the Year walk takes place at Lucknow Presbyterian Church on Feb. 16. The event begins with a church services featuring guest speaker Lisa Harper, United Way Perth-Huron manager of community development – […]