1. 1. 510 Penrose Street Newmarket, Ontario (near Mulock & Bayview) MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO SLEEP
2. 2. Todays Presenter: Speakers Name, Title (Volunteer)
3. 3. Mission Statement: INN FROM THE COLD is a multi-faceted charitable organization that is dedicated to assisting the homeless and at risk individuals by offering shelter, training and opportunities to reintegrate as contributing members of society.
4. 4. VIDEO
5. 5. Could someone you know be struggling to pay the rent or trying to get back into the workforce? Average monthly rent in York Region (1-bedroom apt): $977 Monthly social assistance shelter allowance: $376 From: An Affordable Home for Everyone in York Region Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (2013) onpha.on.ca
6. 6. From: An Affordable Home for Everyone in York Region Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (2013) onpha.on.ca Wait list: 10,580 households (up 11.4% since 2012) Vacancy rate: 1.6 per cent Affordable Housing in York Region:
7. 7. From: An Affordable Home for Everyone in York Region Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (2013) onpha.on.ca
8. 8. TORONTO 3,800 shelter beds One bed for every 710 residents Leaving Home York Region United Way, York U., Homeless Hub, 2014 Population: 2,700,000
9. 9. YORK REGION 115 shelter beds One bed for every 8,978 residents Population: 1,032,524 Leaving Home York Region United Way, York U., Homeless Hub, 2014
10. 10. Saras story
11. 11. THE HUB CONCEPT: A FOUR- PRONGED APPROACH
12. 12. 1. EMERGENCY WINTER SHELTER
13. 13. The program gave me the skills I never knew I needed to keep a jobbefore I was setting myself up for failure, but now I have the confidence to move forward in life. Alex Dennis, Program Graduate, December 2012. He has been employed with Coras Breakfast since January 2013. . 2. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
14. 14. 3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
15. 15. The people at today's event raved about the food, so great job once again!" Jessica Burns - Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. 4. EAT INN CATERING
16. 16. See our menus at eatinncatering.com
17. 17. Thanks to the 4TMiler organizing committee for raising almost $15,000 in 2014 to support the Inns programs! Inn From The Cold relies on the generosity of volunteer fundraisers in the community.
18. 18. This past February 21st, hundreds of people walked in Coldest Night of the Year in Newmarket. Thanks to fundraisers who surpassed our goal, raising over $42,000!
19. 19. Can you help?
20. 20. Donate Financial donations will be used for: Tools Materials Food Warm clothing
21. 21. Donate Volunteer Become a volunteer! Training is held about four times a year at the Inn. Register by contacting info@innfromthecold.ca
22. 22. Donate Volunteer Fundraise Participate in a fundraising event: In 2016, register online at coldestnightoftheyear.org/newmarket
23. 23. Donate Volunteer Fundraise Order Order from Eat Inn Catering for your meetings and events. Box lunches Snacks Hot meals eatinncatering.com
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25. 25. For more information, please visit: innfromthecold.ca Thank you for attending todays presentation!
26. 26. Questions?