CDCD and The GAP Committee invites you to join us for a special screening of the documentary film Us and Them Thursday, 12 September 2024 at Whitby Landmark Cinemas, Whitby.

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Krista Loughton’s “Us and Them” is a poignant documentary featuring compelling portraits of four remarkable individuals facing challenges of homelessness and addiction. The story traces Loughton’s decade-long exploration of the lives of Karen Montgrand, Eddie Golko, Dawnellda Gauthier, and Stan Hunter, individuals she attempts to support. Ultimately, they end up supporting her.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion focused on homelessness in Durham Region, hosted by the Gap Committee and featuring

• Ashley McDonald, Housing Manager, CDCD
• Dawn DeSouza, Housing Support Worker, Community Living Durham North
• Marla Walters, Director – Shelters & Community Outreach Programs, CFOC
• Jennifer Garton, Regional Housing Coordinator, Durham Mental Health Services, Lakeridge Health
• Amanda Cowan, Outreach Worker, Durham Region Outreach
• Daniel Cullen, Co-Chair and Voice of Lived Experience, The Gap Committee
• BrendaLee Pekelny, Voice of Lived Experience, The Gap Committee
• Empress, Voice of Lived Experience, The Gap Committee

We will also launch the community led website Homelessness in Durham Hope in Our Community. The website works to bring together residents, local businesses, and organizations to address and combat homelessness through collective effort and collaboration. The website will serve as a hub for resources, volunteer opportunities, and success stories, highlighting the resilience and strength within our community. We believe that by working together, we can create a more compassionate and inclusive Durham Region where everyone can thrive.

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