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City council has voted in favour of increasing emergency services
April 04, 2013
City council has voted in favour of increasing emergency services for Torontos homeless by temporarily activating so-called flex beds. The only dissenting vote came from Mayor Rob Ford.
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The Stitching our own Social Safety Net
March 27, 2013
The Stitching our own Social Safety Net campaign is extending its deadline for submissions to May 31st! more>>
StART Mural Program
March 22, 2013
StreetARToronto or StART is a new, pro-active grant program that aims to develop, support, promote and increase awareness of street art and its indispensable role in adding beauty and character to neighbourhoods across Toronto, while counteracting graffiti vandalism and its harmful effect on communities. This year's proposals are due April 15, 2013. more>>
Committee of Council unanimous vote to open shelter beds
March 18, 2013
The City of Toronto should open up 172 emergency beds to relieve overcrowding in the shelter system for homeless people, a council committee is recommending.
The community development committee voted unanimously Monday for the measure, which runs counter to Mayor Rob Fords position that there are enough beds and to provide more would be a waste of money. more>>
Toronto Council rebuffs debate on shelter crisis
February 21, 2013
A motion from Councillor Adam Vaughan would have made it possible for Council to debate the shelter issue immediately, rather than waiting till a city staff report is delivered next month. The motion needed 30 votes to pass and was unsuccessful (24-20). more>>
2013 Housing and Homelessnes City Budget Analysis
February 07, 2013
On January 16, City Council passed the 2013 City budget. This is an update on the budget as it relates to affordable housing, shelter and homeless support programs. more>>
Toronto Drop-In Network 2012-2013 Fall/Winter Members Brochure
November 02, 2012
TThe Toronto Drop-In Network 2012-2013 Fall/Winter Members Brochure lists the services provided by members of the Toronto Drop-In Network, their locations, and contact information. more>>
Limited Improvements, Serious Concerns
October 31, 2012
Poverty Free Ontario has released its analysis of the Final Report from the Social Assistance Review. more>>
Few Prospects for People with Disabilities in Commission Report on Social Assistance Reform
October 24, 2012
The ODSP Action Coalition have released their preliminary response to the final report of the Comission on Social Assistance Reform. more>>
ISAC responds to the final report of the Social Assistance Review
October 24, 2012
TORONTO (Oct 24, 2012) The Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC) is urging the provincial government to respond to the report of the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario by immediately engaging with people on social assistance.
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Review of Social Assitance Report Released
October 24, 2012
On October 24, 2012, the Commission released its final report to the government, Brighter Prospects: Transforming Social Assistance in Ontario.
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The Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit and the Home Repairs Benefit: What You Need to Know
August 03, 2012
The provincial government announced in its 2012 budget that the Community Start-Up and Maintenance Benefit and the Home Repairs Benefit for people on Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) are being cut. more>>
Mental health and addicitons: How Ontario and Toronto can improve lives while saving billions.
June 22, 2012
Toronto lawyer Sarah Shartal writes about the importance of investing in drop-ins as service delivery hubs to improve the health and quality of life of people in vulnerable situations. more>>