Anecdotally, we know that individuals who are homeless and at risk of homelessness in York Region face significant challenges to their health in terms of having basic needs met and being able to access health care resources. Studies documenting the specific health-related challenges of these members of our communities are extremely limited. With funding provided through the federal Homelessness Partnership Initiative, the York Region Alliance to End Homelessness has rec
One of the core values of YRAEH is inclusion – to actively seek and value the voices and strengths of individuals with lived experience of being homeless or experiencing risk of homelessness in our work. Today we launch our Hidden in Plain Sight photovoice project on the web. Up to this point, the photographs have been exhibited at a number of venues across York Region including art galleries, a municipal office and a faith community.
What can you do on a Sunday afternoon with 7 Hotties in cool t-shirts, pajama bottoms, and a shining silver wig at the Aurora Sports Dome? Tackle exciting challenges that both raise awareness and raise money to tackle homelessness in York Region, of course!
It's a great practice to celebrate successes. In working with many members of YRAEH, it's easy for workers in this field to get burdened and feel the strain of difficult circumstances or a lack of resources or challenging obstacles to effective change and improvements. However, I truly believe that there is power in the practice of celebrating moments of success and accomplishment.
“Coming to this kind of meeting, you know, serves double purpose, because you can help with the transportation part of it, but you can also hook up with other agencies that can maybe support clients that I work with.”
