October 12, 2021 - “One misconception is that people don’t want to get better”…Read More
JHSO in the News
October 8, 2021 - A new community alliance has formed to shine light on hate-motivated crime in Sarnia and encourage victims to come forward.…Read More
October 1, 2021 - Sam Nithiananthan and Jazzy Kieser had two options: sign a piece of paper agreeing “not to attend an unlawful assembly or protest” and walk out of the police station shortly after, or wait for a bail hearing and fight the conditions in court.…Read More
September 27, 2021 - Firehouse Fright Night is back — expanded to two weekends and a whole farm-field full of fear.…Read More
September 24, 2021 - WATERLOO REGION — A program run by the John Howard Society is all about giving people who commit minor offences a chance to avoid the court system, and make reparations for wrongdoings before any criminal charges are laid.…Read More
September 21, 2021 - Partners in the newly launched Sarnia Lambton Alliance against Hate are working to support victims of hate-motivated acts, remove barriers to reporting those acts and provide community education about their impact.…Read More
September 17, 2021 - A group of organizations is banding together to both assist the victims of hate in Sarnia-Lambton while also making the community a more inclusive and welcoming place.…Read More
September 13, 2021 - The hub will move to its more permanent home when the new men’s shelter opens at the former Sacred Heart School site at 721 Wellington St. E., expected to happen sometime in 2022…Read More