John Howard Society of Durham Region

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The John Howard Society of Durham Region is a registered charity with over 50 years of service to the Durham community. While our branch began as a service exclusively for local male inmates in the 1960’s, today we serve anyone; men and women, youth and adults, individuals and families in a wide range of areas such as Counselling, Employment, Housing and more. Most of our services are free, and our funding for our programs comes from a mixture of all levels of government, United Way, and private donations.

We’re always happy to answer your questions on topics of concern to Durham residents.

Contact our main office at 905-579-8482 to ask for Executive Director dianna.eastwood@jhsd.ca

You may wish to contact the JHS Ontario if your questions relate to a subject that speaks to a Provincial-wide issue.

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In the News…

Jan 2015 – SNAP’d at the “Rock the House” Curling event

Date Title
Apr 23,2014 Human Trafficking Durham – What JHS Sees
(Oshawa this Week)
Apr 5, 2014 Summer Jobs Expo at JHS Whitby
(Whitby this Week)
Apr 3, 2014 Clarington Teens getting involved in Community
(Clarington this Week)
Mar 17, 2014 New group for Ajax-Pickering Tween Girls
(Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
Mar 11, 2014 Firehouse Draws out Young Artisits
(Clarington this Week)
Jan 15, 2014 Supporting youth in Clarington
(Clarington this Week)
Dec 2, 2013 Scugog First Nations spreads holiday cheer
(Port Perry/Scugog this Week)
Oct 23, 2013 JHS and Firehouse thank Clarington for Support
(Clarington this Week)
Oct 11, 2013 Firehouse Fright Night 7 moves to Bowmanville Zoo!
(Clarington this Week)
Aug 16, 2013 Wayne rides in the Sea to Sea 2013 against Poverty
(SNAP Oshawa)
Aug 21, 2013 Addicts turn to alternatives to replace OxyContin
(Oshawa this Week)
May 31, 2013 The Vault Grand Opening – Supporting JHS
(Oshawa this Week)
May 22, 2013 Youth can Take the Lead in Ajax/Pickering
(Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
Apr 17, 2013 Communities with Brooms Year 5!
(Oshawa this Week)
Apr 3, 2013 John Howard Society Durham Flag Raise Whitby
(Whitby this Week)
Mar 18, 2013 John Howard Society Day proclaimed in Whitby!
(Whitby this Week)
Feb 6, 2013 JHS hosts Valentines Day Dance for United Way
(Oshawa this Week)
Jan. 2013 JHS Hosts first annual “Rock the House” curling fundraiser!
(SNAP Oshawa)
Dec 14, 2012 Scugog First Nation doles out $300,000 in gifts
Dec 7, 2012 John Howard Society day proclaimed in Oshawa!
(Oshawa this Week)
Oct 13, 2012 Firehouse Fright Night 6 at the Firehouse Youth Center
(Clarington this Week)
Sep 17, 2012 Scarey Ideas contest for Fright Night!
(Clarington this Week)
Sep 12, 2012 Free computer lessons for older adults in Ajax
(Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
Aug 18, 2012 Sex Trade Workers need Support
(Oshawa this Week)
Aug 7, 2012 Enjoy free performances – Take the Lead project
(Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
Jul 6, 2012 John Howard Society Durham – Bill Fry retires after 36 years
(Oshawa this Week)
Jul 5, 2012 Unique program offers suspension alternative for Clarington youth
(Clarington this Week)
May 17, 2012 Show & Shine Car Show in downtown Oshawa supports JHS
(Oshawa this Week)
May 7, 2012 Gossip Free Zones – Take the Lead
Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser)
May 3, 2012 Internet Safety Forum 
(Oshawa This Week)
Apr. 8, 2012 Durham sees spike in heroin use…
(Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week)
Mar. 13, 2012 Emergency hostels serve 1,300 Durham residents in 2011
(Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week)
Dec. 14, 2011 BORN Part 3: Teen Pregnancy in Durham, prevention and programs
(Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week)
Nov. 17, 2011 Hats off to Ajax sisters for starting Gossip Free Zone , Project “Take the Lead”
(News Advertiser Ajax)
Nov. 15, 2011 Psssst: Durham schools to go gossip-free , Project “Take the Lead”
(Kristen Calis, News Advertiser Pickering)
Oct. 20, 2011 Bowmanville Fright Night Set to Thrill , Firehouse Youth Centre 
(Tara Hatherly, Oshawa This Week)
Sep. 22, 2011 Spooky suggestions wanted for Firehouse Fright Night , Firehouse Youth Centre
(Tara Hatherly, Oshawa This Week)
Jul. 29, 2011 Firehouse Youth Centre serves up free fun 
(Tara Hatherly, Clarington This Week)
June 19, 2011 Ajax high school students create outdoor classroom , Project “Take the Lead”
(News Advertiser Ajax)
June 15, 2011 Celina Street: One Year Later , JHS John School
(Oshawa This Week)
June 9, 2011 Youth invited to dream big for Ajax/Pickering ,Project “Take the Lead”
(News Advertiser Ajax)
June 3, 2011 Teen mothers get education and support , JHS T.E.A.M. program
(Clarington This Week)
June 1, 2011 Help cleanup downtown Oshawa , Safe City Oshawa Partnership
(Oshawa This Week)
June 2011 Communities with Brooms
(SNAP Oshawa)
May 27, 2011 CHEX TV News – Teen Moms Program (at 27 min 20 secs into clip)
May 4, 2011 Durham agency struggles to fund controversial “crack kits”
(Oshawa This Week)
May 2011 Talented by Nature Competition , Project “Take the Lead”
(SNAP Ajax)
April 26, 2011 Clarington celebrates Youth Week , Firehouse Battle of the Bands
(Clarington This Week)
April 8, 2011 When it comes to drugs, just say “know”
(Oshawa This Week)
Mar. 2011 Talented by Nature auditions , Project “Take the Lead”
(SNAP Ajax)
Mar. 2011 President’s inaugural dinner , JHS receives donation from Ajax/Pickering Board of trade
(SNAP Ajax)
Jan. 12, 2011 Dig out the platform shoes, support United Way
(Oshawa This Week)
Dec. 10, 2010 Spreading some holiday cheer in Scugog, JHS Durham receives donation from Baagwatiing Community Association for 5th year in a row!
(Port Perry The Start)
Dec. 2, 2010 Have you heard? (Trillium Funding for Teen Moms program)
(Clarington This Week)
Nov. 2010 Firehouse Fright Night 4 a spooky success!
(SNAP Clarington)
Oct. 22, 2010 Firehouse Youth Centre holds 4th annual Fright Night fundraiser for United Way and the Youth Centre
(Clarington This Week)
Sept. 1, 2010 Dozens of cops walk troubled Oshawa neighbourhood to talk change
(Oshawa This Week)
August 2010 We got SNAP’d at our Firehouse “Great Balls of Fire” Golf Tournament. Check out the folks caught searching for their lost golf balls. 
(SNAP Clarington)
July 30, 2010 Partners across Durham working together to create safe communities
(Oshawa This Week)
July 22, 2010 Police, social services target Celina/Albert neighbourhood
(Oshawa This Week)
June 2010 2010 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
(SNAP Ajax)
May 22, 2010 Durham Region volunteers honoured with provincial recognition (Gordon Brook, Jim Adams, Abb Gilbert, Cliff Lehman, Hugh Peacock, Larry Yanch)
(Oshawa This Week)
May 11, 2010 Ontario Shores building bridges with Whitby social agency
(Whitby This Week)
May 2010 We got SNAP’d! Our 10th year of Battle of the Bands event caught at the Garnett Rickard Arena in Clarington.
Apr. 30, 2010 Social agency in Whitby gives hope to those in need
(Whitby This Week)
Apr. 19, 2010 John Howard Society in Whitby holding client success event
(Whitby This Week)
Feb. 9, 2010 Durham John Howard Society looking for testimonials
(Oshawa This Week)
Jan. 27, 2010 “Black Caribbean youth showcase invites auditions” Project Take the Lead sees Ajax Youth Centre, JHS and other community partners support youth in delivering on a Caribbean youth arts showcase. 
(The News Advertiser)
Jan. 26, 2010 “Charity Skate” Event raises funds for United Way. 
(Oshawa This Week Photo)
Jan. 8, 2010 “$2 Ice Skate to help United Way“. JHS hosts another annual skate for all to enjoy while helping important community causes. 
(Oshawa This Week)
Jan. 2010 Christmas open house
(SNAP Whitby)
Dec. 31, 2009 “Second Career applicants still waiting” Action Centre suggests those who are waiting spend their time upgrading skills using other community resources, like the John Howard Society Equi-Pass program that allows laid-off workers to upgrade their computer skills online. (Oshawa This Week)
Dec. 2009 Helping hand from the C.A.W. , Christmas hamper program donation
(SNAP Oshawa)
Dec. 15, 2009 Spreading some holiday cheer in Scugog, Baagwating Community Association makes donations to over 30 agencies in Durham including JHS. 
(Port Perry The Star)
Nov. 17, 2009 “Take a trip back to the 50’s!“. JHS Durham hosts a night of 50/60 themed fun, dance and karaoke to raise funds for United Way! (Oshawa This Week)
Nov. 11, 2009 “Durham residents with big ideas vie for cash” Aviva Community Fund doling out $500,000 for community projects – JHS competes with WrapAround Durham project. (Oshawa This Week)
Nov. 2, 2009 “More than 2000 attend Oshawa services fair for unemployed” Employment help, community agencies talk to laid-off workers (Oshawa This Week)
Nov. 2009 Fun and free at the Firehouse!
(SNAP Clarington)
Oct. 22, 2009 “Family Fun at Fright Night in Bowmanville” The third annual run of an indoor, exciting and surprising Halloween themed fundraiser! Better than ever! (Clarington This Week)
Oct. 15, 2009 “Firehouse offers after-school fun for tweens and teens” Youth centre offers activities and a place to go for kids. (Clarington This Week)
Oct. 9, 2009 “Steps to Success with Oshawa workshops” There is a dedicated, committed group of people who want to help Oshawa and Durham Region maintain its vibrancy and create a great place for the future. They have joined together to create the one-day free event Steps to Success. (Oshawa This Week)
Sep. 23, 2009 “Job Fair Coming to Whitby“. The John Howard Society of Durham Region is once again helping another employer with finding staff! They are on the lookout for anyone interested in attaining employment at one of the newest restaurants to open up in Whitby. (Oshawa This Week)
Aug. 12, 2009 “Money Matters” Richard Rainford holds Camp Millionaire for youth at JHS Whitby (Whitby This Week Photo)
Aug. 10, 2009 “Get A Plan – Job Searching for the Young Crowd” (Dani Mosey of JHS interviews local service provider to talk about getting on track. (Oshawa This Week)
Jul. 25, 2009 “Cycle for United Way in Oshawa August 30th“. Durham Residents can put the pedal to the metal for multiple causes in this health event (Oshawa This Week)
Jun. 17 2009 Chairty BBQ for United Way – The JHS and General Motors Centre team up for a second run at hot dogs, burgers and more for an important local need. (Oshawa This Week)
May 14, 2009 Looking for Work? Agencies that help the unemployed. (Oshawa This Week)
May 2009 Communities with Brooms , JHS helps sweep up, Safe City Oshawa Partnership
(SNAP Oshawa)
Apr. 23, 2009 “Communities with Brooms” – JHS helps clean up the downtown (JHS Press Release)
Mar. 11, 2009 “Top Three Apprenticeship Myths” by Dani Mosey of JHS (Oshawa This Week)
Mar. 2009 Campaign Appreciation Luncheon , JHS presented with Outstanding Growth award for United Way campaign
(SNAP Oshawa)
Feb. 21, 2009 “New Record! JHS Raises over $7000 for United Way!” (JHS Press Release)
Feb. 21, 2009 “Program Connects Patients to Community” -JHS and Whitby Mental Health work together to re-connect people with the community and important resources. (Whitby This Week)
Feb. 7, 2009 “Love Letters” performance by JHS staff and Topshelf Industries Inc. at the Oshawa Public Library, main branch, to raise money for the United Way tells a tale of life-long love through a heart-warming show. (Oshawa This Week)
Feb. 11, 2009 “On The Job Hunt” – Stephanie Swinson of Metroland Publishing tracks a client of JHS as he makes his way through employment services. A multi-part article.
Jan. 2009 SNAP’d ! JHS teams up with the General Motors Centre for the third annual United Way Ice Skate fundraiser!
Dec. 18, 2008 Scugog Island Mississaugas spread holiday cheer, Baagwating Community Association hands out nearly $200,000 to local groups (JHS Durham supported for 3rd year in a row!)
(Port Perry The Star)
Nov. 26, 2008 96.4% Spike in Oshawa Employment Insurance Applicants
Amy Chung, Sun Media (Toronto Sun)
Nov. 17, 2008 “New By-Law Affects Social Service Agencies” – Oshawa determines agencies must be on side streets in the downtown only. (Oshawa This Week)
Oct. 29, 2008 “Ajax Ok’s Community Safety Strategy” – JHS and other community partners work with the Town of Ajax over the course of 18 months to develop a comprehensive safety plan. (The News Advertiser)
Oct. 24, 2008 “Spooky Fun in Durham” – Firehouse Fright Night by JHS promises “the Night of Nightmare Movies”, a guided haunted house tour. The howling good fun returns for a second year! (Metroland)
Oct. 23, 2008 “Support Your Business and Community” – the Durham Home & Small Business Association hosts a Trade show and collects much needed items for distribution to JHS clients. (Oshawa This Week)
Sep. 2008 SNAP’d ! The Ultimate Teen Camp of the Bowmanville JHS office.
Sep. 4, 2008 “Ajax Holding Community Safety Meeting” – JHS and community partners working with the Town of Ajax for final public consultation on the development of the safety plan. (The News Advertiser)
Aug. 17, 2008 “Finding that First Job” – Izabela Jaroszynski talks to employment counsellors about tips for the inexperienced. (The News Advertiser)
Aug. 2008 JHS Whitby open house & BBQ
(SNAP Whitby)
Jul. 10, 2008 SNAP’d ! JHS and the General Motors Centre team up to hold a fundraising BBQ for the United Way!
Jul. 7, 2008 Accessibility activist puts pressure on MPP
Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week
Jun. 24, 2008 ‘Safe haven’ opens in Ajax for youths
Keith Gilligan, Ajax News Advertiser
Jan. 12, 2008 JHS Partners with the G.M. Centre to hold a United Way fundraising Ice Skate! SNAP’d by SNAP Oshawa!
Dec. 20, 2007 Holiday season arrives early for Scugog charities, JHS Durham receives second important donation from Baagwating
May 17, 2007 “Province funds programs for youthful offenders” (Oshawa This Week)
Apr. 27, 2007 “Free comic book day supports local literacy program” – World’s Collide supports JHS Durham through a comic art contest. (Oshawa This Week)
Apr 27, 2007 Grandview gets funding boost
Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week
Mar. 22, 2007 “YWCA Hostel Temp Closure (Other Agencies Help)”
Jennifer Stone, Oshawa This Week
Feb. 2, 2007 “The Art of Friendship”
Christy Chase, Oshawa This Week
Dec. 16, 2006 More than half-million in donations made by Mississaugas of Scugog Island, JHS Durham receives $7,500!
Dec. 1, 2006 “Breaking the Silence”
Izabela Jaroszynski, Oshawa This Week
Sep. 21, 2006 “New Youth Employment Centre in Whitby”
Dave Blumenfeld, Oshawa This Week
Jul. 13, 2006 “Don’t Let Your Brain Freeze”
Clarington This Week
May 23, 2006 “Suspension Not Just A Holiday Under New Program”
Jennifer Stone, Oshawa This Week
Apr. 25, 2006 “What To Do If You Find A Syringe”
Oshawa This Week
Apr. 25, 2006 “Project X-Change Reduces Harm, Protects Public”
Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week
Apr. 10, 2006 “We Must Focus on Trades or Suffer the Consequences”
Dani Mosey, Letter to the Editor
Apr. 3, 2006 “Construction Program Prepares Workers for Careers”
Blake Wolfe, Special to This Week
Mar. 20, 2006 “Non-profit Agencies Across Durham Struggle for Funding”
Erin Hatfield Staff Writer
Feb. 16, 2006 “Youth Trades Fair Coming To Durham”
Oshawa This Week
Dec. 19, 2005 “Firehouse Youth Centre Offers Fun to Hundreds of Kids”
Julie Cashin-Oster, Special to The Statesman
Dec. 3, 2005 “Diversity Forum Aims To Address Community Safety”
Keith Gilligan Staff Writer
Sept. 3, 2005 “Affordable Housing Cash for Durham”
Mike Ruta, Oshawa This Week
Jul. 13, 2005 “Homeless Are In Durham”
Carly Foster, Oshawa This Week
Jun. 23, 2005 “Horticulture Industry Gets A Boost”
Jerome Watt, Oshawa This Week
Apr. 26, 2005 “Social service agencies wary of pilot employment project”
Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week
Apr. 24, 2005 “Ajax Gives United Way more Homework”
Keith Gilligan, Ajax News Advertiser
Feb. 5, 2005 “Program offers youth money to enter the trades”
Carly Foster, Oshawa This Week
Feb. 2, 2005 “Shelters help those in need”
Siobhan Cole, Durham Chronicle
Jan. 29, 2005 “Local organizations receive Trillium grants”
Clarington This Week
Jan. 11, 2005 “Agencies fight stigmas while serving thousands”
Carly Foster, Oshawa This Week
Dec. 18, 2004 “Christmas is no holiday for single parents”
Jillian Follert, Oshawa This Week
Nov. 23, 2004 “Learn about JHS at next Parents Without Partners meeting”
Oshawa This Week
Oct. 19, 2004 “Pumpkin Party set for this Saturday”
Oshawa This Week

 

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