$300K foundation grant supports Blue Door's Construct newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/300… via NewmarketToday Blue Door CONSTRUCT

Today begins #OverdoseAwarenessWeek. Learn more from SAMHSA about the signs of overdose and how to find help: buff.ly/46UU8PP

$300K foundation grant supports Blue Door's Construct newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/300… via NewmarketToday

While many people associate homelessness with living on the streets, the majority of those experiencing homelessness are actually staying with friends or family or seeking refuge in emergency shelters.

Hockey Helps the Homeless calling for stars on and off ice newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/hoc… via NewmarketToday

Donation enhances Blue Door's Construct program, supporting vulnerable job seekers in York, Durham, Peel mississauga.com/things-to-do/d… via The Mississauga News

Thank you to our 2024 Presenting Sponsor of Blue Door's Coldest Night of the Year - Richmond Hill fundraising walk Home Trust Company! It was a pleasure having you at the Construct training centre, we're so grateful for your support and look forward to continue working with you 🏡 💙

We need to address the growing mental health, addictions & homelessness crisis on the streets of municipalities big and small throughout Ontario. Please visit solvethecrisis.ca to find out how you can be part of the solution. #solvethecrisis #OBCM Ontario’s Big City Mayors

On #IOAD2024, we recognize that overdose can affect anyone. This year's theme, #TogetherWeCan, reminds us that no one should stand alone in our fight to end overdose. Together, we can end overdose. bit.ly/3fdPO4t

Registration for the York Region Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament is open! Join us to raise life-saving funds on Dec 13 to help end homelessness in our community 🏒 All funds will support Blue Door and 360°kids. Register at bit.ly/4cGOKRr 🔗

On #InternationalDayofCharity, consider making a donation, volunteering in any capacity, or spreading awareness about Blue Door's mission. Any act, big or small, makes a difference 🙌 For ways to be a part of the solution, visit bit.ly/3TfwPLD

ROAD HOME: 'Finding housing takes forever' after incarceration - Newmarket News ⁦Blue Door⁩ ⁦John Howard Society of Ontario⁩ ⁦Homeless Hub⁩ newmarkettoday.ca/columns/road-h…

The newest monthly Road Home article written by Michael Braithwaite, Blue Door's CEO, is here! Read the full article to learn more about the struggles faced by those involved in the justice system when it comes to finding housing. Full article at bit.ly/3zjtkMw 🔗

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Suicide can affect every one of us, and changing the narrative around it requires systemic change. Start the conversation today - every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. #WSPD2024

🎙This week, Reza Ahmadi and Safiyah Husein from the John Howard Society of Ontario join us to discuss the recent new report, “Locked up. Locked Out: The Revolving Door of Homelessness and Ontario’s Justice System”.   Full episode: bit.ly/3DKjkf9 🔗 Blue Door

Blue Door & EllisDon are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Community Information Drop-In to share details about the upcoming redevelopment of our Kevin's Place program 🏡 🗓️ Oct 3 📍 212 Earl Stewart Drive, Aurora 🕐 6:00-7:30PM RSVP bit.ly/3Xbiyjz 🔗

Thank you Ebenezer United Church for being a host site for Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold! From Oct-June, adults, seniors, and youth are given wraparound support, 7 nights a week. Without our partners, this would not be achievable 💙 bit.ly/3RcITdM 🔗

Recent research challenges how society views encampments and the stigma surrounding them. Have a read to better understand the role of encampments in fostering community and meeting the needs of homeless individuals. View the full evidence brief at bit.ly/3MMq9jy

Today is International Equal Pay Day, and Construct believes that in every industry, there should be equal pay. We must work to fill this wage gap and move towards equity and equality. Blue Door To support our Construct program, visit bit.ly/3QKxPV2 🔗

What are wraparound supports? 💡 Blue Door offers wraparound supports such as assisting with case management, housing search, housing retention, advocacy with landlords and basic needs, support with applications, legal assistance, and more. bit.ly/3tfFwd 🔗