Coverage
"Aid
Agencies Seek Recession Relief"
(The Catholic Register)
The fear, suffering and sacrifice on Bay Street are nothing but nicks and cuts compared to the body blows the poor will suffer in this recession, according to church agencies that serve single mothers, the homeless and families in distress. The Recession Relief Fund Coalition is one of the strategies agencies are hoping will convince governments to address poverty in their budgets and recession planning.
"Homeless numbers on verge of exploding, conference told"
(CBC.ca, Feb. 18, 2009)
The Recession Relief Fund Coalition's Beric German speaks about the implications of the recession at the Housing & Homelessness Conference in Calgary.
"Social service agencies, the poor want recession relief too"
(Toronto Social Justice Magazine, Jan. 23, 2009)
Toronto Social Justice Magazine's coverage of the Community Forum and Speak Out .
"Recession fund urged by jobless: Coalition formed to press feds"
(Toronto Sun, Jan. 23, 2009)
A story and video about the Jan. 22 Recession Relief Fund Coalition Community Forum & Speak Out in Toronto.
"Martin expects little in budget — MP ready to vote non-confidence when budget presented on Tuesday — COMMENT"
(The Sault Star)
Sault MP Tony Martin outlines what he'll be looking for when the federal budget is released, and notes the Recession Relief Fund Coalition is gathering support across Canada in an attempt to send the federal government a message that pinpoints the need for more money to organizations and agencies that are front-line workers helping the less advantaged.
"Recession Relief Coalition formed Downtown"
(St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Bulletin, Dec. 18, 2008)
Calls for Ottawa to create a Recession Relief Fund to provide support for agencies, such as food banks, drop-ins, shelters and employment centres, and also provide money for a National Housing Program.
"Activists 'get ahead of the curve'"
(Toronto Star, Dec. 17, 2008)
Last night, 40 concerned Torontonians gathered in the 45th floor boardroom of a Bay Street investment firm, to talk about protecting the vulnerable from the harsh winds of the gathering recession.
"Bay Street magnate fights for the poor: As economy worsens, son of privilege crusades to ensure funding to aid the homeless isn't lost"
(Toronto Star, Dec. 17, 2008)
Article about Coalition member, John Andras.
(The Catholic Register)
The fear, suffering and sacrifice on Bay Street are nothing but nicks and cuts compared to the body blows the poor will suffer in this recession, according to church agencies that serve single mothers, the homeless and families in distress. The Recession Relief Fund Coalition is one of the strategies agencies are hoping will convince governments to address poverty in their budgets and recession planning.
"Homeless numbers on verge of exploding, conference told"
(CBC.ca, Feb. 18, 2009)
The Recession Relief Fund Coalition's Beric German speaks about the implications of the recession at the Housing & Homelessness Conference in Calgary.
"Social service agencies, the poor want recession relief too"
(Toronto Social Justice Magazine, Jan. 23, 2009)
Toronto Social Justice Magazine's coverage of the Community Forum and Speak Out .
"Recession fund urged by jobless: Coalition formed to press feds"
(Toronto Sun, Jan. 23, 2009)
A story and video about the Jan. 22 Recession Relief Fund Coalition Community Forum & Speak Out in Toronto.
"Martin expects little in budget — MP ready to vote non-confidence when budget presented on Tuesday — COMMENT"
(The Sault Star)
Sault MP Tony Martin outlines what he'll be looking for when the federal budget is released, and notes the Recession Relief Fund Coalition is gathering support across Canada in an attempt to send the federal government a message that pinpoints the need for more money to organizations and agencies that are front-line workers helping the less advantaged.
"Recession Relief Coalition formed Downtown"
(St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Bulletin, Dec. 18, 2008)
Calls for Ottawa to create a Recession Relief Fund to provide support for agencies, such as food banks, drop-ins, shelters and employment centres, and also provide money for a National Housing Program.
"Activists 'get ahead of the curve'"
(Toronto Star, Dec. 17, 2008)
Last night, 40 concerned Torontonians gathered in the 45th floor boardroom of a Bay Street investment firm, to talk about protecting the vulnerable from the harsh winds of the gathering recession.
"Bay Street magnate fights for the poor: As economy worsens, son of privilege crusades to ensure funding to aid the homeless isn't lost"
(Toronto Star, Dec. 17, 2008)
Article about Coalition member, John Andras.
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