How do we build systems for care and support when the world is forced into going digital and those we serve don’t have access?📵 Join us for our next webinar on April 7 with panelists from @TidesCanada and CIRA 🇨🇦. RSVP👉 futureofgood.co/webinarseries/

Orillia seeing 'definite increase' in people experiencing homelessness orilliamatters.com/coronavirus-co…

Pandemic reveals depth of homelessness, need in Orillia (VIDEO) orilliamatters.com/coronavirus-co…

Hosting homeless men in hotel was a ‘blessing in disguise’. A lovely story from Simcoe. “They are an amazing group of men and we couldn’t have asked for anything more.” orilliamatters.com/local-news/ori…

Big shout out to Artech Promotional Products for the donation of a ton of awesome coats! Thank you for helping keep Orillia warm this winter! Artech Promotional

Get ready for CNOY 2021!! Love the new toques! Save the date: Feb 20, 2021. cnoy.org/orillia

One of the many stories from participants that seek shelter and housing assistance.

Thank you to all frontline workers, working to help shelter those experiencing homelessness. #ourpandemicheros

Thank you @CinespaceTO for your partnership and amazing donation to help those experiencing homelessness in our community!

'I know it will make a difference': Shining a light for Orillia's homeless during COVID-19 torstar.co/504I50Cqywd #covidheroes #Orillia Orillia Lighthouse

Join us for #cnoy21 as we walk “together” in spirit and purpose, in small COVID-friendly groups, in support of The Lighthouse. No longer an organized in-person event for COVID safety. #samebutdifferent Register today: cnoy.org/orillia

When Grace Henderson decided to make a goal of saving $100 for The Lighthouse, even she didn’t know she would blow that goal out of the water!! Thank you Grace for collecting $302!!! Your generosity & beautiful heart will help so many people experiencing homelessness.

Our Executive Director shared her wishes for 2021. “I would like to see more people housed,” she told Simcoe.com

Even Bernie joins the Orillia Fire Department for Coldest Night of the Year! You should too! Join a team or create a team today! cnoy.org/Orillia Help us (and Bernie!) raise funds and awareness for those experiencing homelessness. #cnoy21 @cnoyorg Orillia Fire

Lighthouse clients and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine at mobile clinic orilliamatters.com/local-news/lig…

Simcoe County Paramedics team up with the health unit to ensure that when it comes to vaccinations, no one falls through the cracks.​ barrie.ctvnews.ca/video?cid=sm%3…

Ribbon cutting marks end of 'long, arduous journey' for Building Hope (18 photos) orilliamatters.com/local-news/rib…

Governments usually try to solve homelessness through treatment-focused approaches. The Lighthouse, a shelter in Ontario, gives people stable homes first—and it's twice as effective at keeping people off the streets. Here's how it works: macleans.ca/society/housin…

Great meeting today w/ #OHT partners County of Simcoe OW at Orillia Lighthouse House Shelter in Orillia. Shelter Director Linda & Dr. Naylor led a tour of the on-site Medical Treatment Room, Sustainable Housing & more! Our #OHT is focused on collaboration&partnership for our Community!

Jennifer van Gennip Leilani Farha 🍉 Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) Kaitlin Schwan OAEHomelessness Chris Simon Shelter and Housing Justice Network National Right to Housing Network Join @caehomelessness and SCATEH in calling on #Barrie City Council to vote down their proposed by-law which would make it an offence to help people experiencing homelessness. Send a letter ⬇️ action.caeh.ca/barrie