THE Homeless
Inspirational Examples of Hope and Support for the Homeless
“No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank
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1. How the Main Street Project is helping the homeless during the extreme cold
CTV
2. 12-year-old donates 45 care packages for Fredericton’s homeless community
3. How One Interior Designer is Helping the Homeless with her One Percent Project
Good News Network
References
CTV News – Canada’s rate of homelessness may be higher than reported: Nanos survey
CTV News – How the Main Street Project is helping the homeless during the extreme cold
CBC News – 12-year-old donates 45 care packages for Fredericton’s homeless community
Good News Network – How One Interior Designer is Helping the Homeless with her One Percent Projectanadians on inspiring the next generation of queer leaders – By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas
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SOLUTION
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According to a recent survey, 5% of Canadians have been homeless themselves, while 31% know someone who has been homeless. Start where you are, and do what you can to help. CTV
Highlights
“With Winnipeg experiencing record-breaking cold weather, the Main Street Project’s van patrol has been on the road 24/7, working with community partners to check in on people and provide rides to the community.”
– Full Article on CTV News
“After two weeks spent collecting goods, 12-year-old Wallace of Fredericton, N.B. donated 45 packages filled with mittens, hats, toothpaste, feminine products and other essential items to Fredericton Homeless Shelters. Each care package came with a handwritten note saying ‘You Matter.’”
– Full Article on CBC News
“Seeking to utilize the real estate and home furnishing industry’s familiarity with Oregon’s homelessness problem, Jessica Helgerson started the One Percent Project, which asks those in the business of home to incorporate 1% donations into the cost of home improvement work. This funding will go to vetted non-profits who are providing critical services to those without housing.”
– Full Article on Good News Network, more info found on the One Percent Project website