Social Issues
100 Kids Who Care makes 500 kindness cards for seniors
On a normal year there are typically three in-person meetings run by 100 Kids Who Care, a grass-roots organization that… Continue reading “100 Kids Who Care makes 500 kindness cards for seniors”
A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model
A Place Called Home (APCH) is at a critical turning point. Their 19-bed homeless shelter was already at 100 per… Continue reading “A Place Called Home moves towards housing continuum model”
Housing at 68 Lindsay Street deemed “a success”
There’s simply no doubt that the geared-to-income housing at 68 Lindsay Street has been a success, according to a recent… Continue reading “Housing at 68 Lindsay Street deemed “a success””
Consultant recommends significant change to housing governance
An additional senior management position will be created to lighten the workload currently faced by Hope Lee, manager of housing… Continue reading “Consultant recommends significant change to housing governance”
COVID-19 making the gruelling experience of dying or grieving even more painful
Of all the cruelties inflicted by the pandemic, separating people from someone they love who is about to die has… Continue reading “COVID-19 making the gruelling experience of dying or grieving even more painful”
Local health team increases equality of care
The City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team is ensuring its family doctors and health care providers have increased knowledge and… Continue reading “Local health team increases equality of care”
Kawartha Lakes to receive an additional $349,500 in Social Services Relief Funding
The Ontario government is building on the previous two phases of the Social Services Relief Fund with an additional $120… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes to receive an additional $349,500 in Social Services Relief Funding”
