Support from SHOW

Here is an email reproduced with permission.
"I read the article about your efforts to create housing for homeless individuals in Milton. I am the past Chair of Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW), a faith-based organization in Waterloo that last June finally opened a 30 unit apartment building, all one bedrooms, for people experiencing persistent homelessness. Each unit is 500 or so square feet, all one bedroom. Our tenants include both men and women and have been homeless anywhere from 5 to over 20 years. We contract out the support services to the KW-YWCA and they are on site 24/7. We had loads of help from the Region of Waterloo. We also hired a project coordinator who has helped groups build housing all over SW Ontario and as far away as Lindsey. We had and still do not have any
paid staff. It was done with our board of directors, 15 people who are passionate about affordable housing for homeless individuals. We applied to CMHC for a SEED grant of $10,000 and then a subsequent loan of the same amount to help us get started. As well we applied to CMHC for a Partnership Development Fund loan of $100,000 (a portion of which is forgivable if your project gets built). Our report on our accomplishment is currently in its draft form but if you would like a finished copy let me know. Homelessness in Canada is outrageous and anyone doing anything to rectify it should be commended."

Learn to Kayak fundraiser on Mill Pond Saturday Sept 3rd

Mississauga Canoe Club is pleased to support Home Suite Hope Milton with a 'Learn to Kayak' event and Canoe Polo demonstration on Mill Pond on Saturday September 3rd starting at 10am. Further information will follow and has been added to the Town calendar of events and the Canoe Polo Ontario group on Facebook.

Bill Judge Gourmet Extravaganza

Bill, Mary and Alex Judge are hosting a gourmet dinner event in support of Home Suite Hope with Chef Timothy Davies. Tickets are limited. Click here to view the invite.

First ever Empty Bowls success raises $7,500

We are overwhemed to report that our first Empty Bowls which signaled the launch of Home Suite Hope Milton raised an astounding $7,500 after expenses. We sold 165 tickets, several people made donations of cash, and we have been approached by individuals offering to buy the remaining bowls. Some supporters decided to donate their bwols back rather than leave with them. Thank you everyone for all the words of support. Here is one specific photo which captures the essence perfectly