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About Shelter Now

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    Mission Statement:
    We will contribute to a healthy vibrant community by ensuring that those most vulnerable have access to safe affordable housing and supports to ensure independence and self-sufficiency.

    Vision:
    We are an innovative organization, open to change, new ideas and concepts, embracing the culture of innovation and progressive thinking in pursuit of our mission.

    Our Accomplishments:

    • This entire project is made possible by the support of two donors.
    • Construction has been completed on a 20 unit transitional building with support services on site
    • Significant materials have been donated to the project
    • A fully collaborative approach to working with those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
    • Active participation in the North Simcoe Chapter of the Alliance to End Homelessness chapter
    • $125,000 plus in donated funds in addition to the building donations
    • Received National Homelessness Initiative funding and CMHC funds to support preliminary pre-campaign work
    • Awarded three year Ontario Trillium Foundation funding to create a business plan, fundraising strategy, and to support the capital campaign
    • Awarded charitable status in September 2006
    • Long-term plans for Phase 2 and Phase 3 projects 

 



Shelter Now is a registered charity #853993079RR0001.

 

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