June 28, 2024 - Kootoo spends a lot of time in the carving shed behind the building. He makes two carvings for every piece of stone he is given. One he sells. The other he gives to Ikaarvik House as a form of payment for the stone.…Read More
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June 26, 2024 - Aileen Simon speaking to Radio Canada on the vicious cycle of justice involvement and homelessness (in French).…Read More
June 26, 2024 - Ontario’s justice system is a leading cause of surging homelessness in the province, according to a new survey by Canada’s leading prisoners’ rights organization set to be released on Tuesday.…Read More
June 24, 2024 - The Centre for Workforce Development (CFWD) is hosting an Identification Clinic designed to assist vulnerable and unhoused individuals in Belleville Friday.
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June 17, 2024 -
Drop-in style event, taking place Monday afternoon, offers chance for community members to chat with program facilitators and staff
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The John Howard Society will help eligible pardon-seekers navigate the complex and costly process of getting a record suspension.
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Emily O’Brien’s ComeBack Snacks employs ex-inmates, fighting job market stigma with popcorn. A tale of transformation, hope, and second chances.
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March 4, 2024 -
TORONTO, March 2 (Reuters) – After Emily O’Brien was released from an Ontario prison in 2018, where she spent four years for a conviction related to drug trade, she decided to start a company to help people with criminal records find regular work.
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