Homelessness In Durham

BIAD Hallowe'en Party
2024-10-31 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Brain Injury Association of Durham Region, 850 King Street West, Unit 24, Oshawa, ON, L1J2L5, Canada
Mark your calendars for October 31st and join us for an unforgettable Halloween celebration!
Enjoy a day filled with games, crafts, escape room, and a dance party!
Costumes Encouraged! Come dressed in your spookiest or silliest attire and immerse yourself in the festive fun.

Firehouse Fright Night 2024 – Proceeds support the Clarington Youth Centres and United Way.
2024-10-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Watson Farms, 2287 Hwy 2, Bowmanville, L1C 3K7
Dare to travel a 100,000 sq ft corn maze at night, with over 80 creatures hunting you down!
Fantastic fun for all ages, families, individuals. Travel a huge spooky corn maze at night!
Over 30 scenes, with sudden surprises and some interactive spots.
Spooky wagon ride from the parking lot to the maze included!
This is a paid event. $15/ticket. All proceed support Firehouse Youth Centre and the United Way

NDSDC Interagency Meeting
2024-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | St Paul’s Anglican Church, 383 Osborne St, Beaverton, ON, Canada
Agencies are invited to attend the North Durham Social Development Council meeting 17 October 2024.
Please register to attend by 4 October 2024 at https://forms.office.com/r/R0TY3v7xwc

World Homeless Day Event
2024-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | DARS Farm House, 690 3rd Concession, Pickering, ON, Canada
Join us on Thursday, 10 October from 2:00 – 4:00 pm for our World Homeless Day event and DARS Farmhouse Grand Opening.
World Homeless Day serves as a platform to advocate for improved policies and funding that can help prevent and end homelessness. It seeks to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently experience homelessness and promote work in local communities to alleviate suffering and prevent death.
Enjoy games, delicious bbq, sharing circle and more! Register to attend at https://forms.office.com/r/zngSY40qT6

Us & Them Movie Screening
2024-09-12 17:30 - 21:00 | Landmark Theatre, 75 Consumers Drive, Whitby, ON, L1N 9S2, Canada
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.
Kindly click here to RSVP.

The Ajax Hub Peer Support Patio Drop-In Days
2024-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Ajax Hub, 125 Commercial Ave, Ajax, ON, Canada

CDCD Housing Open House
2024-07-19 13:30 - 16:00 | Community Development Council Durham, 458 Fairall Street Unit 4, Ajax, ON, Canada
Community Development Council Durham cordially invites you to attend the
Open House
hosted by CDCD’s Housing Department. Come and explore our newly renovated housing department with us.

Light refreshments will be served.

Bethesda House Guardians Group
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-29 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Bethesda House, 25 King St W, Bowmanville, ON, Canada
Our #GuardiansGroup will meet every other Wednesday for a total of 8 sessions.
This safe space is dedicated to discussing healthy parenting, navigating parenting after abuse, and providing support, education, and resources.
The topics are also driven by the participants, because you voice matters!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together!
The workshop is FREE and childcare will be provided!
To register, please contact Michelle at: (905)697-3700 ext. 304
outreachcounselor@bethesdahouse.ca

BPositive About Brain Injury; Change the Meaning Behind the Trauma
2024-06-27 10:00
Learn about the benefits of movement, expressive writing, art, music therapy, and more, followed by Brain Injury Association of Durham Region’s (BIAD) Annual General Meeting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and connect with others in the community.
The Brain Injury Association of Durham Region (BIAD) is a vital resource for individuals in the Durham Region who have experienced brain injuries. Their dedicated team provides a range of support services to help navigate the challenges of brain injury, including an Adult Day Program, Community Support, Housing Support, Peer Support, and Supported Independent Living.
Stay connected on the Brain Injury Association of Durham Region (biad.ca) website or social media for updates on latest events and activities.
Visit us at www.biad.ca or contact us at 905-723-2732.

DCHC Black Health & Wellness Clinic
2024-06-18 12:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-14 12:00 - 19:00 | DCHC Pickering, 1450 Kingston Rd., Unit 17, Pickering, ON, Canada
DCHC’s Black Health & Wellness Clinic is open and available to the community on TUESDAYs from 12-7pm at the Pickering location, 1450 Kingston Rd., Unit 17. Providing access for Durham community members who identify as African, Caribbean, or Black (ACB) to receive primary care support and culturally affirming care.
The clinic will provide care to all ages – children, youth, adults, and seniors for the following:

Diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic diseases
Cold/flu symptoms
Prescription renewals
Women’s health matters
and much more!

Call ahead to book an appointment to receive care during clinic hours: 905-420-0333 or walk ins are welcome!!

Fundraising and Writing Proposals in Challenging Times
2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Audley Recreation Centre, 1955 Audley Road N., Ajax, On, L1Z0L2, Canada
Facilitated by Wanda MacNevin, former Director of Community Programs at the Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre. Click here for registration information.

Info Session: OTF Capital Grant
2024-06-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
The OTF Seed Grant aims to improve organizational capacity, preparedness for future programs, and resilience to deliver beneficial services to the community.

Get to Know Series: The Region of Durham Housing Division
2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
This month we welcome Housing Coordinators from the Homelessness Division of the Region of Durham!
Curious about DASH? CHOB? Other housing-related questions? Don’t miss this highly requested presentation and Q&A opportunity. Let’s break down these communication barriers and understand our ever-growing system.
The Get to Know series is a virtual cross-sectoral option for service providers to present their services, share resources, network and engage in a Q&A.
To register to attend please email jgarton@lh.ca
If your organization is interested in presenting a service, or attending a presentation, email jgarton@lh.ca.

Working Together to End Gender Based Violence
2024-05-06 13:30 - 16:00 | Ajax Public Library Main Branch, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON, Canada

Us & Them Movie Screening
2024-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering, ON, L1W 1S6, Canada
The Gap Committee is happy to announce a SECOND screening of the documentary film “Us & Them” followed by a question and answer session with filmmaker Krista Loughton and advocate Karen Montgrand.
“Filmed over a decade, US & THEM is a powerful documentary composed of striking portraits of four extraordinary individuals as they struggle with homelessness and addictions. The story follows filmmaker Krista Loughton’s ten-year journey exploring the worlds of Karen Montgrand, Eddie Golko, Dawnellda Gauthier, and Stan Hunter, who she attempts to help. In the end, they help her.”

When: Monday, 6 May 2024 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Road, Pickering, ON
Cost: FREE
Please register to attend the meeting at: Us and Them Movie Screening with the Gap Committee

New Life 2024 Spring Gala
2024-05-04 18:30 - 23:30 | LVIV Ukrainian Heritage Centre, 38 Lviv Boulevard, Oshawa, ON, L1H 3C3
We are very excited to invite you to the New Life Church Spring Gala Fundraiser, in support of the New Life Neighbourhood Centre.
This year’s theme is a Masquerade Ball and will be held Saturday, May 4th, 6:30pm at LVIV Ukrainian Heritage Centre in Oshawa. Expect a special evening of fine dining and live musical performances, in a grand ballroom setting, befitting the theme of the evening.
All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting our New Life Neighbourhood Centre Food Bank and Productivity HUB programs.
Come and celebrate with us, as a community actively participating, in transforming lives of those in need.

Overdose Prevention Workshop
2024-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Pinewood Centre, 300 Centre St., Oshawa, On, l1h4b2, Canada
Pinewood Centre is running a monthly drop-in overdose prevention workshop. No prior registration required – just show up!
Monday April 29th from 10-11
*Individuals do NOT need to be a registered client of Pinewood for this workshop*
This open group is a psychoeducation group on overdose prevention and harm reduction. There will be opportunity for open discussion throughout.

The group will address the following topics:
• Overdose signs & symptoms
• Overdose prevention (based on the 4-quadrant diagram)
• Harm reduction (Naloxone, ORT, safe supplies)
• Review of resources (NORS, John Howard Mobile Safe Supplies, Mission United, RAAM, Opiate team, Pinewood services etc.)

VASE WEEKLY VIRTUAL SERIES APRIL
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
VASE invites you to join!
VASE (Voices Against Stigma Everywhere) is a dedicated group of individuals, with lived and living mental health and addictions experience, who share our unique journeys with others.
Vase runs a weekly virtual series on monthly topics of interest.
This series is hosted on ZOOM and is open to drop in Thursday’s 6pm-730pm
Join via ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/93811786238?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 938 1178 6238 Passcode: [REDACTED]
For more information or to schedule a VASE speaker for an event, contact Lynn at lmoulds@lh.ca

Community with Brooms 15th Annual Event
2024-04-23 11:30 - 13:30
Community Cleanup – City of Oshawa
Please join The City of Oshawa with M.P. Colin Carrie, John Howard Society, and the Durham Regional Police Service for this annual initiative.
The event aims to clean up downtown Oshawa’s streets, foster community pride, build partnerships and raise awareness regarding clean and safe communities.

Tuesday, April 23 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Starting at City Hall, North Parkette

Participants asked to gather at the North Parkette of City Hall to receive supplies including area map, garbage bags and gloves. Event takes place rain or shine please dress for inclement weather.
Join M.P. Colin Carrie, for a post-clean up BBQ to celebrate your hard work and helping to create a safe, clean community. BBQ begins at 12:30 p.m. at 57 Simcoe St. S.
Please register by Sunday, April 21.
Register now by emailing brooms@jhsd.ca

VASE SERIES WEEKLY VIRTUAL SERIES APRIL
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
