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Coldest Night of the Year aims to raise $175,000

Coldest Night of the Year aims to raise $175,000

Posted Jan 3rd, 2025 in In The News

Source: Posted in the St. Catharines Standard on Jan. 3rd 2025 by Matt Barker. Start Me Up Niagara will host the fundraising walk in downtown St. Catharines in late February.

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Chronic homelessness rising in Niagara: report

Chronic homelessness rising in Niagara: report

Posted Jan 3rd, 2025 in In The News

Source: Posted in the St. Catharines Standard on Jan. 2nd 2025 by Allan Benner. While data is still being analyzed to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in Niagara, a preliminary report shows more people here are remaining homeless longer.

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Ending the reoffending cycle: New Niagara transition program aims at helping freed prisoners rejoin society

Ending the reoffending cycle: New Niagara transition program aims at helping freed prisoners rejoin society

Posted Nov 25th, 2024 in In The News

Source: Posted in the St. Catharines Standard on Nov. 23rd 2024 by Allan Benner. REACH Niagara and Start Me Up Niagara received $3.5 million in federal funding to assist people reintegrate into the community after being released from prison.

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