Medium article - Do we have too many homeless charities?

Can we have too many organisations in Canada supporting those at risk of homelessness?

Here is a link to my reflections form the last 7 years. Contentious. Maybe.

I talk about Milton Transitional Housing, Coldest Night, Empty Bowls and Homeless Hub.

"In these last 7 years my perspective is shifting. Have we ended up with so many homelessness groups because of a lack of ownership at a Federal, Provincial or Regional governmental level? I am coming round to the perspective that rather than replicate new charities across multiple communities, that we actually need to push towards a singular voice and collaborate in new ways."

$32,000 raised on Milton Cold Night of the Year walk

Courageous residents of Milton braved the weather supporting the 2nd Coldest Night of the Year walk in the town to support those at risk of homelessness. An incredible $32,000 was raised by the teams to support Milton Transitional Housing achieve its aims.



Visit the Milton Transitional Housing Facebook page or website to view images from the walk. You can also search on Twitter using #cnoy2015. It was incredible to witness the fantastic support across 80 communities in Canada from Halifax to Thunder Bay, Winnipeg to Vancouver. You really are making a difference for those at risk of homelessness across Canada. This was one of my favourite pictures.

Fabulous 1st Coldest Night of the Year walk

This wonderful video below speaks to the tremendous turn-out, awareness and support for those at risk of homelessness in Milton and similar communities across Canada.

Click here for the YouTube link to Milton Villager Milton's "Coldest Night of the Year".

This first Coldest Night of The Year walk event for Milton transitional Housing has raised in the region of $40,000. My understanding is that Milton Transitional Housing retain 70% of the first $25,000 raised and more for funds raised beyond $25,000.

You can access the great photo album on the Milton Transitional Housing Facebook page by clicking here

Don't forget MTH next fundraising event which is the 4th annual Annual Empty Bowls on Sunday March 30th. More details can be found on the MTH website, where you can make donations. We encourage the residents of Milton to turn out and support.

Coldest Night of the Year event

Milton Transitional Housing next fundraising is part of the Coldest Night of the Year initiative.

You can register to support this initiative on February 22nd through the above link or Milton Transitional Housing website or Facebook pages.

You can watch a 2 minute video on YouTube to learn more about the Coldest Night of the Year vision

Happy New Year Message

MTH Chair Arnold Huffman (above) has shared a New Year message with volunteers and supporters. In it he describes the MTH Board committment to our mission of providing support for our participants as they move “From Hope to Home”. He says "We are very grateful for your invaluable and vital commitment to MTH and its work."

The next MTH Team gathering on January 20, 7:00 pm at Southside Church will focus on the next big MTH fundraiser, Coldest Night of the Year Walk on February 22, led by Margot Johnson, Event Director, with her organizing team: Wendy Schau, Audrey Peddie, John Ghent, Freda Flook, Bob Walker and Lorna Turner.