Three’s company because two people can’t afford a one-bedroom. The province is excited that more than a quarter of million Ontario workers will get a boost with the increase to a $15 minimum wage. Sure, that extra $26 a week for the working poor putting in 40 hours a week is better than nothing, but …
Minimum wage versus livable wage in Muskoka — it does not compute Read More »
Poverty is unique, complex and interconnected with other issues, says Bonnie Dart Food insecurity doesn’t end when holiday food drives do. The Muskoka Community Foundation recently released its second Vital Signs Report, which contains statistics about local issues in Muskoka like food, housing, mental health, inclusion, the environment and economy. A big focus on this year’s report was …
When people are encouraged to talk about their mental health, who is there to listen? WHAT DOES MIND-AID MUSKOKA DO? Mind-Aid Muskoka launched in September 2020 as a client-based, mobile service aimed at helping people navigate the mental health system. The system navigators, Jody North and Desarae Doolittle, connect with clients and help determine their needs. From …
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Non-profit seeking financial support from district, municipalities How would a community land trust help alleviate Muskoka’s housing crisis? Suzanne Martineau is one of the directors of Muskoka Community Land Trust, a not-for-profit that aims to hold, develop and manage land and housing projects through a community ownership model. As a real estate agent and someone who …
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They work, some multiple jobs, and yet still turn have to turn to the food bank for help. “Despite the view of some members of the public to the contrary, many of our clients are employed, some with more than one part-time job,” said Sam Robinson, president of the Manna Food Bank. “Housing costs and dramatically …
A living wage could keep the employed out of Muskokas food banks Read More »
Lowe’s Canada is bringing back its heroes campaign starting this month. Over a period of 30 days, customers of participating stores will be invited to make donations at the cash register in support of the local cause selected by their store. At the end of the campaign, Lowe’s Canada will match 50 per cent of …
Two Muskoka families may achieve their dreams of attaining safe, affordable housing by next fall. The project is being led by the Muskoka Lakes adopt-a-home committee of Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North, which was established in 2020 and is entirely driven by volunteers. The build, to be located at 1016 Elm St. in Bala, will consist …
Habitat for Humanity’s Bala Build aims to alleviate housing crisis one family at a time Read More »
Goal is for families to move in by fall 2022. Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North is working toward building affordable homes for two Muskoka families. The Bala Build project is being led by the Muskoka Lakes adopt-a-home committee, which hopes to complete construction in time for fall occupancy. Here is what we know about the …
More than $8K raised in Bracebridge for Habitat for Humanity’s Bala Build Read More »
In 2021, 13 per cent of Muskoka residents are living in poverty. This number comes from the District of Muskoka’s 2021 annual report on its 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan, which sets the district’s vision from 2020 to 2030. While Muskoka is a popular tourism destination, the report reads: “beyond the beauty, a lack of housing, threat of …
Muskoka has 628 people on its social housing wait list Read More »
RAMP is a volunteer organization with a mission to reduce regional, generational poverty by raising awareness and supporting programs that are working to lift people up and out of poverty. Awareness ~ Impact ~ Support You might be one among such men and to treat their condition with a budget-friendly treatment, Ajanta Pharma has provided …