Social Issues

“Buy a Brick” this Christmas in support of APCH

Looking for a truly special gift this holiday season? Want to memorialize a loved one in a way that directly… Continue reading ““Buy a Brick” this Christmas in support of APCH”

Women’s Resources needs help to ‘Open The Door’

Jane Chapman, chair of the board for Women’s Resources, is asking for help from the community to complete the renovation… Continue reading “Women’s Resources needs help to ‘Open The Door’”

Lindsay welcomes The Coldest Night of the Year on Feb. 24

United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes is encouraging City of Kawartha Lakes residents to team up, fundraise, and… Continue reading “Lindsay welcomes The Coldest Night of the Year on Feb. 24”

Integrated care hub for people experiencing homelessness coming to Lindsay

Kawartha Lakes Council has approved a full-time facility for assisting people who are homeless and those living on the street…. Continue reading “Integrated care hub for people experiencing homelessness coming to Lindsay”

Kawartha Lakes Food Source looks to create vegetable gardens near social housing

Heather Kirby, executive director of Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS), asked the city to set aside $6,400 in their 2024… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes Food Source looks to create vegetable gardens near social housing”

Follow the money

Cool Tips for a Hot Planet

When I was seven, I came into some birthday money: $5! My parents helped me open a Canada Trust bank… Continue reading “Follow the money”

A Place Called Home celebrates OTF Grant at Homeless Awareness Dinner

Last Saturday, A Place Called Home (APCH) provided a special meal at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for area residents to… Continue reading “A Place Called Home celebrates OTF Grant at Homeless Awareness Dinner”