February 2, 2022 - In the four months since Colleen Scanlan started her job at a Hamilton carbon black manufacturing facility, the 45-year-old mother of three said she’s found a “little family” where her voice is heard.…Read More
JHSO in the News
January 27, 2022 - The City of Barrie’s homeless community has been given a bit of a lifeline, with two warming stations now open.…Read More
January 11, 2022 - If you’ve ever filled out a job application, you’ve probably had to answer this question: “Have you ever been convicted of an offence for which you have not received a pardon?”…Read More
January 4, 2022 -
John Howard Society CEO says reduction will help people move on with their lives
…Read MoreJanuary 4, 2022 - An estimated four million Canadians have a criminal record, a factor that works against them finding work.…Read More
December 9, 2021 - Where there is a service void, good organizations will step up to fill it.…Read More
December 3, 2021 - Today, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Fairchances.ca website and the start of our social media outreach to grow Canada’s very first Fair Chances Coalition.…Read More
December 2, 2021 -
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‘With the support of the city, our community partners and a very generous private donor, we are working to create an alternate space for people to access for this winter season,’ says John Howard Society official