Homelessness in Canada

Invisible People and High-Tone Entertainment Release Short Film 'MOBILE' Spotlighting Homelessness in America

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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Produced in partnership with High-Toned Entertainment, MOBILE is a short film, based on true life events, that tells the story of a growing population forced into mobile homelessness throughout Southern California.

Key Points: 
  • Produced in partnership with High-Toned Entertainment, MOBILE is a short film, based on true life events, that tells the story of a growing population forced into mobile homelessness throughout Southern California.
  • Using creative ways to raise awareness about homelessness in America, Invisible People has nearly 1M YouTube subscribers and 130M views generated on the platform.
  • MOBILE is a short film based on true life events that tells the story of a growing population forced into mobile homelessness.
  • Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news and advocacy.

The Shoebox Project Celebrates 10 Years with 10 Celebrity Curated Gift Shoeboxes to Support Women Affected by Homelessness

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Timing with their 10 year anniversary, charitable organization The Shoebox Project is partnering with 10 influential VIPS to support women affected by homelessness.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Timing with their 10 year anniversary, charitable organization The Shoebox Project is partnering with 10 influential VIPS to support women affected by homelessness.
  • Each VIP has personally selected items for a virtual Shoebox which can be purchased on The Shoebox Project website and is then gifted to women impacted by homelessness in communities across the country.
  • Each VIP box costs $100 and the donor has the opportunity to select the region they would like to support.
  • The Shoebox Project for Women collects and distributes gift-filled Shoeboxes to women impacted by homelessness.

Old Tomorrow Teams up With Hockey Helps the Homeless on New Charity Beer

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for new years and holiday gifting, Old Tomorrow Craft Beer and national Canadian charity Hockey Helps the Homeless have just launched a new collaboration to bring urgent attention and financial support to Ontarios homeless.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for new years and holiday gifting, Old Tomorrow Craft Beer and national Canadian charity Hockey Helps the Homeless have just launched a new collaboration to bring urgent attention and financial support to Ontarios homeless.
  • Through support of Home Ice Advantage, Ontario beer drinkers can be game changers and help shut out homelessness.
  • A portion of every can purchased will go directly to Hockey Helps the Homeless, a national Canadian charity that works through local agencies to provide immediate assistance to those in need.
  • Old Tomorrow has secured the support of former NHLer PJ Stock to help amplify the urgent homeless message and generate support for Home Ice Advantage.

Invisible People Releases Comprehensive New Look at Public Perception of Homelessness in America

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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In September 2020, Invisible People surveyed more than 2,500 U.S. residents in 16 cities to identify public attitudes about homelessness and measure support for common policy recommendations.

Key Points: 
  • In September 2020, Invisible People surveyed more than 2,500 U.S. residents in 16 cities to identify public attitudes about homelessness and measure support for common policy recommendations.
  • The report, What America Believes About Homelessness, also provides a toolkit for building public and political support designed for policymakers, advocates, service providers and others working to end homelessness.
  • "More than three-quarters of the public believe homelessness has increased within their own community this year," said Mark Horvath, founder and CEO of Invisible People.
  • Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news and advocacy.

Concord RENTS Continues Monthly Financial Donations to Second Harvest Food Bank

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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MAITLAND, Fla., July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConcordRENTS, an affordable housing multifamily property management company based in Central Florida, continues to give back to the community by donating $10,000 this month to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Key Points: 
  • MAITLAND, Fla., July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConcordRENTS, an affordable housing multifamily property management company based in Central Florida, continues to give back to the community by donating $10,000 this month to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
  • This single contribution will provide 40,000 meals to local needy families and is the 2nd $10,000 monthly contribution after the original donation of $100,000 during the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Day of Giving Fund Raiser.
  • In addition, Second Harvests 16-week culinary program teaches food service-based technical, life and professional skills to economically hard-pressed adults.
  • Every day, Second Harvest distributes enough food to feed 58,000 people.

The governments of Canada and Quebec announce more support for vulnerable people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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This funding will enable us to continue our shared efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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  • This funding will enable us to continue our shared efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
  • All Quebec regions that are already receiving Reaching Home funding will have access to additional funds.
  • $19,514,375 allocated to the Designated Communities funding stream;
    $1,902,653 allocated to the Rural and Remote Homelessness funding stream.
  • "Canadians who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless are at higher risk of contracting COVID19.

The governments of Canada and Quebec announce more support for vulnerable people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Homelessness in the United States, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Socioeconomics, Social issues, Humans, Articles, Homelessness in Canada

This funding will enable us to continue our shared efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Key Points: 
  • This funding will enable us to continue our shared efforts to prevent the impact of COVID-19 on people experiencing homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
  • All Quebec regions that are already receiving Reaching Home funding will have access to additional funds.
  • $19,514,375 allocated to the Designated Communities funding stream;
    $1,902,653 allocated to the Rural and Remote Homelessness funding stream.
  • "Canadians who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless are at higher risk of contracting COVID19.

Mondelēz Canada is Donating over $1M to Community Organizations and Frontline Health Care Workers

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Thursday, April 9, 2020
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This includes support for Food Banks Canada, Moisson Montral, Second Harvest, The Good Shepherd and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • This includes support for Food Banks Canada, Moisson Montral, Second Harvest, The Good Shepherd and Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.
  • "Mondelz Canada has an important role to play in supporting those on the frontlines of this crisis and in helping the communities and populations hit hardest by COVID-19.
  • "We thank Mondelz Canada for this donation that will help our members across the country rally to support our neighbours in need."
  • Fine out more about Mondelz Canada here or visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ .

Air Canada and Air Canada Foundation Work with Second Harvest to Redistribute Onboard Fresh Food Items to Canadians in Need

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Since we work with catering facilities across Canada, the network that Second Harvest offers through their nationalFoodRescue.ca platform enables us collectively to get these ready-to-eat food items to those who need it most as quickly as possible.

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  • Since we work with catering facilities across Canada, the network that Second Harvest offers through their nationalFoodRescue.ca platform enables us collectively to get these ready-to-eat food items to those who need it most as quickly as possible.
  • "We are grateful to Air Canada for taking a leadership role in national food rescue efforts and to the Air Canada Foundation for continuing its tradition of community support," says Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest.
  • The Air Canada Foundation, a not-for-profit organization focused on the health and well-being of children and youth, was launched in 2012.
  • Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network serving 1,250 airports in 195 countries.

Second Harvest launches Canada-wide Task Force to guarantee food supply to vulnerable Canadians

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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The Task Force will work to make food available to organizations and reach populations that are in acute need.

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  • The Task Force will work to make food available to organizations and reach populations that are in acute need.
  • Led by Second Harvest, the Task Force consists of national leaders and includes collaboration between the food industry, non-profits, and government.
  • In times like these, vulnerable community members need our support the most, said Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest.
  • Second Harvest is Canadas largest food rescue organization and expert in perishable food recovery, committed to safe food transportation, storage and access.