Broadview’s story on how Premier Ford is punishing the homeless

In September 2024, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stood before the cameras at a new housing construction site in Cobourg, Ont., and said that the homeless needed to get off their “A-S-S and start working.” 

Greg Cook, a longtime outreach worker at Sanctuary Toronto, a homeless drop-in centre, says that the Ford government is trying to re frame addictions and mental health as an individual responsibility, rather than a community one.

Click here for the link to the complete story.

Whats Upcoming in and around Rowntree

Every Tuesday, 7-830,   Knit Happens !   Ask Rev. Wendy to send you the link or call the office ( 519-432-8075) for her info , if you are interested in attending for conversation as crafting (not just knitting) is optional. 

 

 

 

 

ELUCO news ; Every Sunday please  bring in non-perishable food donations for ELUCO’s food cupboard at Sandford and Huron St. Please leave them in bin inside the glass doors.   

June 20 is our traditional Ham & Strawberry dinner, $25, see poster, advance tickets only- call Maryjane at 519-878-0340 

We still have Cranberry, Strawberry, and Orange/Spice jams available – please call the office @ 519-432-8075 or 519 -878-0340 to arrange pickup.

2 Reminders; 

Summer worship changes to our worship being at Dundas St United at 10:30 from June 28 through all Sundays in July, returning here in August & still at 10:30.

The United Church reminds us all to keep your vaccinations up-to-date. This goes for flu, covid and RSV. Check with your doctor or pharmacy for their recommendations 

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