Author: Linda Gravelle

Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality.

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8.  This day serves as an important opportunity for elevating and amplifying focus on gender equality.  IWD is not country, group or organization specific.  It is a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to uplifting the voices and contributions of women in our world.

This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action”. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps towards achieving gender equality.  It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies, resources and activity that positively impact women’s advancement and to support and elevate their implementation.  Significant barriers to gender equality remain, yet with the right action and support, positive progress can be made for women and girls everywhere.

As individuals, we can all take steps in our daily lives to positively impact women’s advancement.  We can call out stereotypes, challenge discrimination, question bias, celebrate women’s success and so much more. At Crisis Centre North Bay we value and recognize the strength, capabilities and contributions of women in all spheres of life. We aim to serve as champions and beacons of hope, motivation and inspiration for women and girls in our community.  Sharing our knowledge and encouragement with others is key to promoting success.  IWD is about gender equality in all of its forms.  For some, IWD is about fighting for women’s rights. For others, IWD is about reinforcing commitments, while for some IWD is about celebrating success and accomplishments. And for others, IWD means festive gatherings and celebrations. All activity can help contribute to, and form part of, the thriving global movement focused on women’s empowerment and advancement. Whether it is your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, colleague or mentor; let us uplift, appreciate and honour the amazing women in our lives.

To all the incredible women out there. May you continue to break barriers and soar to new heights! Collectively, lets Accelerate Action for women and girls everywhere!

Happy International Women’s Day

Northern Pines Low Barrier Shelter services have temporarily transitioned into a 24-hour temporary Cold Weather Housing Response Program located at 590 Chippewa Street West.

The Cold Weather Housing Response Program offers 24 beds on-site and provides safe and supportive shelter, accommodating individuals who may be experiencing barriers such as untreated mental illness, addictions or criminal history.

Individuals are to present in person if they are experiencing homelessness and require services. The program offers access to bathrooms, amenities and additional 24/7 supports for those in crisis during the winter months.

Phone: (705) 316-1052

Email: northernpines3@ccnorthbay.ca

The Orange Door Project campaign is part of The Home Depot Canada Foundation’s response to one of the most urgent social issues facing Canadians today – youth homelessness. The issues youth experiencing homelessness face daily are complex and require holistic approaches and wrap-around community support. They need a safe place to live. They need access to support services that will help them create healthy pathways to exit homelessness. By donating to The Orange Door Project campaign, you help support Crisis Centre North Bay, a localized community approach, to tackle those complex issues.

From November 12 to December 22, 2024, donations can be made to the Orange Door Project at the North Bay Home Depot store checkout or online at Donate Now - The Home Depot Canada Foundation  (remember to choose the North Bay store location). Every dollar supports the work we do at Crisis Centre North Bay to help build a brighter future for vulnerable youth in our community.

We’re stronger together! The associates at The Home Depot Canada are as passionate about needing to prevent and end youth homelessness as we are. This campaign gives us the opportunity to rally our community in support of such a critical cause.

For more information, please visit The Home Depot Canada Foundation - Homedepot.ca

 

  La campagne de financement Le projet Porte orange est l’une des façons dont la Fondation Home Depot Canada lutte contre l’itinérance chez les jeunes, l’un des problèmes sociaux les plus urgents actuellement au Canada. Les problèmes auxquels ces jeunes font face quotidiennement sont complexes et nécessitent des approches holistiques et un soutien complet de la part de la communauté. Ils ont besoin d’un endroit sûr où vivre et de services de soutien qui les aideront à trouver des façons saines de sortir de l’itinérance. En faisant un don à la campagne Le projet Porte orange, vous contribuez à soutenir Crisis Centre North Bay, une approche communautaire à l’échelle locale, pour résoudre ces problèmes complexes.

Du 12 novembre au 22 décembre 2024, les dons peuvent être faits à la campagne Le projet porte orange du magasin Home Depot de North Bay, ou en ligne a Donate Now - The Home Depot Canada Foundation (attribuer votre don au magasin de North Bay). Chaque dollar appuie le travail que nous faisons ici a Crisis Centre North Bay pour aider à bâtir un avenir meilleur pour les jeunes vulnérables.

L’union fait la force! Les associés de Home Depot Canada sont aussi passionnés que nous par l’idée de prévenir l’itinérance chez les jeunes et d’y mettre fin. Cette campagne nous permet de rallier notre collectivité à une cause d’une grande importance.

Rendez-vous sur le site La Fondation Home Depot Canada - Homedepot.ca pour en apprendre davantage.

 

 

Youth homelessness continues to be on the rise in Canada, and now more than ever youth need support. Youth make up approximately 20% of the homeless population in Canada, meaning each year at least 35,000 – 40,000 young Canadians have no place to call home. The issues youth experiencing homelessness face daily are complex and require holistic approaches and wrap-around community support. They need a safe place to live. They need access to support services that will help them create healthy pathways to exit homelessness.

The Home Depot Canada Foundation has partnered with Crisis Centre North Bay to raise funds for youth experiencing homelessness and vulnerable youth in our community.

The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign is taking place between June 4 to July 7, 2024. Donations can be made in-store at the checkout of the North Bay Home Depot or to make a secure, online donation, head over to https://bit.ly/3p2NZiD [bit.ly]

100% of funds raised throughout the campaign stay local and will benefit Crisis Centre North Bay youth programs and support our work to help to build a brighter future for vulnerable youth.

To kick off this year’s campaign Crisis Centre North Bay will be hosting a fundraising event.  On Saturday June 8, 2024, please join us at 198 Second Avenue West for our yard sale, BBQ and bake sale. 

Encourage your friends, family members, neighbours and colleagues to support this wonderful cause!

Click here to learn more about The Home Depot Canada Foundation and donate today!

Au Canada, l’itinérance chez les jeunes continue d’augmenter. Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les jeunes ont besoin d’aide. Les jeunes représentent environ 20 % des personnes sans-abri au pays, ce qui signifie que, chaque année, de 35 000 à 40 000 jeunes Canadiens n’ont aucun endroit où vivre. Les problèmes auxquels ces jeunes font face quotidiennement sont complexes et nécessitent des approches holistiques et un soutien complet de la part de la communauté. Ils ont besoin d’un endroit sûr où vivre et de services de soutien qui les aideront à créer des voies saines pour sortir de l’itinérance.

La Fondation Home Depot Canada s’est associée au Centre de crise de North Bay pour recueillir des fonds pour les jeunes en situation d’itinérance et les jeunes vulnérables de notre communauté.

La campagne de financement Le projet Porte orange se déroulera du 4 juin au 7 juillet 2024. Pour faire un don sécurisé en ligne, rendez-vous sur le site Faites un don - Fondation Home Depot Canada (canadahelps.org) ou faites un don de 2 $, de 5 $ ou de 10 $ à la caisse du magasin Home Depot de North bay.

100 % des fonds recueillis restent locaux et profiteront aux programmes pour les jeunes du Centre de crise de North Bay et soutiendront notre travail pour aider à bâtir un avenir meilleur pour les jeunes vulnérables.

Pour lancer la campagne de cette année, le Centre de crise de North Bay organise une activité de collecte de fonds.  Le samedi 8 juin 2024, Rejoignez-nous au 198 Second Avenue West pour notre vente de garage, notre barbecue et notre vente de pâtisseries.

Encouragez vos amis, les membres de votre famille, vos voisins et vos collègues à soutenir cette merveilleuse cause !

Cliquez Faites un don - Fondation Home Depot Canada (canadahelps.org) pour en apprendre davantage sur la Fondation Home Depot Canada et faire un don dès aujourd’hui !

March 8; International Women's Day; is a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s/girl’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done.

Women's empowerment is a powerful movement that has gained momentum in recent times. It is a call for gender equality, inclusivity, and recognition of the strength, capabilities, and contributions of women in all spheres of life.

Over the years, inspiring women and men have spoken out to support women's rights, gender equality, and women empowerment. Their words have resonated with millions of people, serving as beacons of hope, motivation, and inspiration.

The aim of the Internation Women’s Day  is to collectively forge a more inclusive world for women.  When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance and empowerment.  When we celebrate women's strength, courage, and resilience it serves as a reminder that empowered women can transform societies and make a lasting impact.

Let us continue to raise our voices, support, and uplift women, and work towards a world where women are empowered and have equal opportunities to thrive.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Le magasin Home Depot de North Bay s’associe à Crisis Centre North Bay pour recueillir des fonds afin de soutenir les jeunes sans-abris ou à risque de le devenir de la région.

Du 28 novembre au 17 décembre se déroule la campagne de financement Le projet Porte orange dans tous les magasins Home Depot du Canada. Faites un don en ligne sur le site https://bit.ly/392ZTRt [bit.ly] ( assurez-vous de préciser que vous souhaitez que votre don soit versé à l'emplacement de North Bay) ou faites un don au magasin Home Depot de North Bay et donnez aux jeunes sans-abri de votre communauté le logement, le soutien et l’espoir dont ils ont besoin pour vivre une vie sûre, saine et productive.

La totalité des fonds amassés tout au long de la campagne profitera Crisis Centre North Bay.

Encouragez vos amis, les membres de votre famille, vos voisins et vos collègues à soutenir la campagne dès aujourd’hui!

Cliquez ici pour en apprendre davantage sur la Fondation Home Depot Canada et faire un don dès aujourd’hui!

Home Depot Canada’s North Bay store has partnered with Crisis Centre North Bay to raise funds in support of local at-risk and homeless youth.

The Orange Door Project fundraising campaign is taking place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 17, 2023.  To make a secure, online donation head over to https://bit.ly/3p2NZiD [bit.ly] and make sure to specify that you would like your donation to go to the North Bay location. You can also make a donation of $2, $5, or $10 in-store at the checkout of the North Bay The Home Depot store and give homeless youth in your community the housing, support, and hope they need to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.

100 per cent of funds raised throughout the campaign will benefit Crisis Centre North Bay!

Encourage your friends, family members, neighbours and colleagues to support the campaign today!

Click here to learn more about The Home Depot Canada Foundation and donate today!

As we begin to shift seasons, we are looking to prepare for supporting our clients through the upcoming colder temperatures.  We are seeking donations of a variety of items that are frequently provided to those most vulnerable homeless individuals in our community.

These are some of the items that we are in need of:

• Hand warmers/Boot warmers (Hot Paws)
• Emergency blankets
• Socks
• Hats
• Gloves & mittens
• Warm clothing (hoodies, track pants and long underwear are the best)
• Coats
• Boots
• Snow pants

If you are interested in donating, items can be dropped off at our Administration Office during business hours:  198 Second Avenue West, North Bay.

Financial donations are also welcomed/appreciated as they assist us to purchase outstanding items.

Thank you for your generosity!

Now more than ever, youth in our community need our help.

We’ve partnered with The Home Depot Canada Foundation to help raise funds for North Bay!

DID YOU KNOW? The Home Depot Canada Foundation is committed to preventing and helping to end youth homelessness, having recently reached their goal to invest $50 million by 2022 while extending it to $125 million by 2030. Together this support works to break cycles of inequity and enable at-risk youth facing homelessness to achieve positive development outcomes and realize their full potential.

The Orange Door Project campaign, The Home Depot Canada’s national fundraising campaign is one of its many fundraising components.  From now until June 25^th, 2023 The Home Depot Canada customers can make a donation online (orangedoorproject.ca) or in-store in support of a local youth-focused housing charity.

All funds raised at the North Bay The Home Depot store during the campaign will support the youth programs of Crisis Centre North Bay.

Encourage your friends, family members, neighbours and colleagues to support the campaign today!

Learn more at orangedoorproject.ca].

Plus que jamais, les jeunes de notre communauté ont besoin de notre aide. Nous nous associons à la Fondation Home Depot Canada pour amasser des fonds visant à soutenir North Bay!

LE SAVIEZ-VOUS? La Fondation Home Depot Canada contribue à prévenir l’itinérance chez les jeunes et à y mettre fin. Elle a récemment atteint son objectif d’investir 50 millions de dollars avant la fin de 2022 et a annoncé qu’elle portera son investissement à 125 millions de dollars d’ici 2030. Cette aide financière vise à briser les cycles d’iniquité et à permettre aux jeunes sans-abri ou à risque de le devenir d’obtenir des résultats positifs et de réaliser leur plein potentiel.

Le projet Porte orange, la campagne nationale de financement de Home Depot Canada, constitue l’une des nombreuses activités de financement de la Fondation. À compter d’aujourd’hui, et jusqu’au 25 juin 2023, les clients de Home Depot Canada peuvent faire un don en magasin ou en ligne (leprojetporteorange.ca) pour appuyer un organisme d’hébergement local destiné aux jeunes.

Tous les fonds amassés par le magasin de North Bay pendant la campagne permettront de soutenir le travail de Crisis Centre North bay.

Encouragez vos amis, les membres de votre famille, vos voisins et vos collègues à soutenir la campagne dès aujourd’hui!

Pour en apprendre davantage, rendez-vous sur le site leprojetporteorange.ca]