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@SPCYorkRegion
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Social Planning Council of York Region #Aurora #Georgina #EastGwillimbury #KingTownship #Markham #Newmarket #RichmondHill #Vaughan #WhitchurchStouffville
York Region
Joined April 2016
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
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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.
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📣 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! https://t.co/yaEMTCZeSj
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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 - https://t.co/pneXtE4DKi
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Reducing homelessness will cost Ottawa billions more to hit targets: PBO Office
globalnews.ca
In order to reach Ottawa's homelessness reduction goals, the Parliamentary Budget Officer suggests the federal government would need to spend $3.5 billion more annually.
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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
The City of Toronto says it's updating its approach to homeless encampments to make it easier for people to get shelter indoors as the housing affordability crisis drags on, but some say more needs...
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About https://t.co/YKLUdJ72Fy 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.
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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 https://t.co/WsBf1sz9Od.
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'Worst times': Single dad fighting cancer becomes homeless https://t.co/3QxiJwmaku via @newmarkettoday
newmarkettoday.ca
'Everybody's got the right to a home, but it seems like that doesn't apply here," man says, calls out weak government support system
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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. https://t.co/v5ZPE0l3B5
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He's right.
Shawn Fain, President of the @UAW, went on CBS. He said that billionaires should not exist, their wealth hoarding is inhumane, and that they're engaged in class warfare on the working class.
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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
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Liberals and NDP reach pharmacare deal that will cover birth control, diabetes drugs https://t.co/aJuyHDT6dX via @torontostar
thestar.com
The deal is a critical piece of the supply-and-confidence pact between the two parties and comes ahead of a March 1 deadline to table legislation.
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That is our incredible co-chair Yvonne Kelly! She is an incredible community leader and champion🌟
Congrats to Yvonne Kelly on being awarded the prestigious Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario 2023 Community Champion Award! @SPCYorkRegion
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The fact that this is flying under the radar is unbelievable, but sadly not a surprise
The UN says nearly seven million people are now internally displaced within the Democratic Republic of Congo due to escalating violence. According to the UN, the DRC is facing one of the world's biggest displacement and humanitarian crises. https://t.co/kvR4jg7itm
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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
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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 - https://t.co/w2MDOnLktz
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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!
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#displacement and #evictions are happening across Ontario. Check out @theSPNO Provincial Mapping Stories of Urban & Rural Displacement Report just released yesterday at https://t.co/tCRlUO9FCf to access your copy. @CCPA_Ont @homelesshub @sdcwr @SPRCHamOnt @SPCYorkRegion
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SPNO Building Stronger, More Inclusive Communities The Social Planning Network of Ontario (SPNO) is a collaborative network of social planning organizations committed to fostering social and economic...
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