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- [ROAD HOME: 2SLGBTQI+ youth disproportionately affected by homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-2slgbtqi-youth-disproportionately-affected-by-homelessness/) - Posted On: June 27, 2026, Posted By: Debbie Schatia, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Family rejection and service gaps leave many 2SLGBTQI+ youth without stable housing, Blue Door CEO says in monthly column. This month, we celebrate Pride: a time to celebrate love, identity, and the ongoing fight for equity. While Pride flags line our streets and communities
- [‘A safe, affirming home’: Blue Door celebrates 5 years of INNclusion during Pride month](https://bluedoor.ca/a-safe-affirming-home-blue-door-celebrates-5-years-of-innclusion-during-pride-month/) - Posted On: June 27, 2026, Posted By: Simon Martin, Yorkregion.com, Original Article. Blue Door is celebrating five years of INNclusion, a transitional supportive housing program for 2SLGBTQI+ youth in York Region, this Pride Month. Since opening in March 2021, INNclusion continues to provide safe, affirming housing for up to five 2SLGBTQI+ youth aged 16 to
- [Blue Door marks 5 years of 'life changing' support for queer youth facing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-marks-5-years-of-life-changing-support-for-queer-youth-facing-homelessness/) - Posted On: June 20, 2026, Posted By: Yoyo Yan, AuroraToday, Original Article. Pride Month milestone highlights nearly 6,800 nights of safe housing for vulnerable young people in York Region As Pride Month celebrations continue across York Region, Blue Door is marking five years of its INNclusion program, a first-of-its-kind transitional housing initiative supporting 2SLGBTQI+ youth
- [Documentary screening at Aurora Town Square explores affordable housing solutions](https://bluedoor.ca/documentary-screening-at-aurora-town-square-explores-affordable-housing-solutions/) - Posted On: June 11, 2026, Posted By: Yoyo Yan, AuroraToday, Original Article. Aurora Cares – Housing for All hosts a screening of Thinking Beyond the Market June 16, followed by a discussion with housing expert Dr. Brian Doucet and guest panellist Mike Braithwaite A local volunteer group is inviting residents to take a closer look
- [New Housing Projects](https://bluedoor.ca/new-housing-projects/) - Posted On: June 17th, 2026, Posted By: Durham Region, Original Article. Durham Region has an urgent need for affordable housing and supportive housing. In June 2023, Durham Regional Council approved funding for a Whitby-based site; a chance to support those who are vulnerable in our community. As a former long-term care home, this site is
- [York Region's Blue Door rebrands to laser-focus on housing homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/york-regions-blue-door-rebrands-to-laser-focus-on-housing-homeless/) - 'When people think of a shelter, often they think about a makeshift place, they’re not really thinking of a home,' CEO of largest emergency housing provider in York Region says" Jun 26, 2020 4:56 PM By: Kim Champion York Region’s largest provider of supportive emergency housing for people who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless
- [ROAD HOME: What a national housing congress could mean for York Region renters, families](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-what-a-national-housing-congress-could-mean-for-york-region-renters-families/) - Posted On: May 30, 2026, Posted By: Debbie Schatia, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Last month, I joined more than 600 housing leaders, frontline workers, researchers, government representatives and community thinkers from across Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland, for the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association’s (CHRA) National Congress on Housing and Homelessness. The three-day gathering was full
- [Blue Door's 2025 Stewardship Update](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-2025-stewardship-update/) - View Blue Door's 2025 Stewardship Update here
- [Blue Door's 2026 Stewardship Update](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-2026-stewardship-update/) - View Blue Door's 2026 Stewardship Update here
- [Campaign supporting homeless queer youth returns to Home Depot stores](https://bluedoor.ca/campaign-supporting-homeless-queer-youth-returns-to-home-depot-stores/) - Posted On: May 25, 2026, Posted By: Yoyo Yan, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Blue Door has announced it is once again partnering with the Home Depot Canada Foundation through the Orange Door Project campaign at Home Depot stores in Aurora, Bradford and Newmarket. Running until June 14, the campaign will raise funds for Blue Door’s INNclusion program, a transitional
- [ROAD HOME: How we react to those experiencing homelessness matters](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-how-we-react-to-those-experiencing-homelessness-matters/) - Posted on: April 30, 2026, Posted by: Debbie Schatia, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Last month, I wrote about the importance of moving from NIMBY (not in my backyard) to YIMBY (yes in my backyard). At its core, that conversation is about how we respond when housing insecurity and homelessness move from being something happening elsewhere to lived
- [Canada housing crisis: Who will build 4 million new homes?](https://bluedoor.ca/canada-housing-crisis-who-will-build-4-million-new-homes/) - Posted On: April 7th, 2026, Posted By: Nick Purdon, CBC News, Original Video Hear from two of our participants on their journey at the Construct training program! Construct provides rapid 8-week skills training involving in-class training, on-the-job work experience, and wraparound supports to help vulnerable people secure long-term, well-paying careers in the construction trades. Watch
- [Inn from the Cold, Blue Door mark milestones in delivering new housing options](https://bluedoor.ca/inn-from-the-cold-blue-door-mark-milestones-in-delivering-new-housing-options/) - Posted On: March 26th, 2026, Posted By: Brock Weir, Penticton Herald, Original Article. Efforts to bring more transitional housing beds to northern York Region received a significant boost last week when the Federal and Provincial governments announced $630,772 in joint funding to develop 18 transitional housing beds at Inn from the Cold’s new build in
- [‘It could happen to anyone’: Newmarket mother cries herself to sleep at East Gwillimbury homeless shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/it-could-happen-to-anyone-newmarket-mother-cries-herself-to-sleep-at-east-gwillimbury-homeless-shelter/) - Posted On: March 26th, 2026, Posted By: Lisa Queen, Yorkregion.com, Original Article. Annmarie Lawrence* is a positive person, a fighter, but she admits there are nights she cries herself to sleep at Blue Door’s Leeder Place emergency shelter for families in East Gwillimbury. It wasn’t long ago that life wasn’t like this for the married
- [ROAD HOME: How can we shift from NIMBY to YIMBY?](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-how-can-we-shift-from-nimby-to-yimby/) - Posted On: March 29, 2026, Posted By: Debbie Schatia, NewmarketToday, Original Article. With York Region at a crossroads, Blue Door CEO invites community to have a conversation with her about how community values can shift to 'yes in my backyard' for supportive and affordable housing How do we shift from “not in my backyard” to
- [Kevin’s Place townhouses for people experiencing homelessness to open in Newmarket in October](https://bluedoor.ca/kevins-place-townhouses-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-to-open-in-newmarket-in-october/) - Posted On: March 24, 2026, Posted By: YorkRegion.com. Original Article. Redevelopment of Blue Door’s emergency housing program, Kevin’s Place, in Newmarket is moving forward with strong community support and meaningful purpose. With an anticipated completion date set for the end of October, this initiative will transform a 100-year-old home on an underutilized property into a
- [Blue Door’s Construct program expands nationwide from Aurora](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-construct-program-expands-nationwide-from-aurora/) - Posted On: March 20, 2026, Posted By: Yoyo Yan, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Skilled trades training initiative aims to equip vulnerable Canadians with jobs and confidence Blue Door is taking its award-winning Aurora-based Construct program nationwide. Launched in 2020, Construct equips vulnerable individuals with hands-on training, wraparound supports, and on-the-job experience to launch careers in the skilled trades.
- [Blue Door’s new emergency housing in Newmarket set to open in October](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-new-emergency-housing-in-newmarket-set-to-open-in-october/) - Posted On: March 20th, 2026, posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article. As affordable housing needs reached unprecedented levels, construction advances on 14-unit Kevin’s Place redevelopment on Gorham Street Blue Door’s new emergency housing facility in Newmarket is taking place is expected to be complete in October. The new Kevin’s Place has been under construction on Gorham Street
- [Donated Ovens Help Power Good Food Impact’s Growing Community Meal Program](https://bluedoor.ca/donated-ovens-help-power-good-food-impacts-growing-community-meal-program/) - Posted On: March 10, 2026, Posted By: Randy Barba, StouffvilleBulletpointNews, Original Article. Good Food Impact volunteers prepare more than 8,000 meals each year for residents facing food insecurity in Whitchurch-Stouffville and York Region. Two new ovens donated by Unionville Appliances owner Sal Malandrino will help expand cooking capacity at the Ballantrae Community Centre kitchen. The
- [Future Skills Centre replicating skills training programs that work across Canada ](https://bluedoor.ca/future-skills-centre-replicating-skills-training-programs-that-work-across-canada/) - Posted On: March 5, 2026, Posted By: Newswire.ca, Future Skills Centre, Original Article. Meeting the Moment: Targeted Investments in Skilled Trades, Youth Employment, and a Resilient Workforce TORONTO, March 5, 2026 /CNW/ - As Canada faces critical labour shortages in key industries, the Future Skills Centre (FSC) is announcing a $5.5 million investment to build a strong, resilient
- [ROAD HOME: Here's what you can do to help ensure no one has to sleep outdoors in the cold](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-heres-what-you-can-do-to-help-ensure-no-one-has-to-sleep-outdoors-in-the-cold/) - Posted On: February 12, 2026, posted By: Debbie Schatia, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Each winter, as temperatures plunge across York Region, hundreds of our neighbours face the harsh reality of surviving the cold without a home. While many residents brace for icy commutes, rising food costs, and heating bills, individuals experiencing homelessness struggle with far more
- [Celebrating Our Community Builders: MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy Hosts 3rd Annual Non-Profit Appreciation Event](https://bluedoor.ca/celebrating-our-community-builders-mpp-dawn-gallagher-murphy-hosts-3rd-annual-non-profit-appreciation-event/) - Posted On: February 18, 2026, Posted By: dawngallaghermurphympp.ca, Original Article. Honouring the organizations and volunteers who strengthen Newmarket–Aurora every day NEWMARKET – MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy welcomed more than 40 local non-profit organisations to her 3rd Annual Non-Profit Appreciation Event, held this week in celebration of Ontario’s Non-Profit Appreciation Week. After briefly pausing the event during last year’s provincial election,
- [Blue Door giving a helping hand to senior men with assist from Trillium Foundation](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-giving-a-helping-hand-to-senior-men-with-assist-from-trillium-foundation/) - Posted On: February 13, 2026, Posted By Brock Weir, The Hamilton Spectator, Original Article. Habib had been living a comfortable life in Canada for more than 40 years, perhaps even by his own admission, a little more comfortable than the average person. But, after a financial crisis and family challenges, he suddenly found himself struggling
- [Karen Al Massaad on Supporting York Region’s Most Vulnerable Through the Coldest Nights](https://bluedoor.ca/karen-al-massaad-on-supporting-york-regions-most-vulnerable-through-the-coldest-nights/) - Posted On: February 24, 2026, Posted By: Glynn Perkins, 105.9 The Region, Original Audio Karen Al Massaad, Director of Programs at Blue Door, recently joined Glynn Perkins on 105.9 The Region to talk about homelessness in York Region and Blue Door’s signature fundraiser, the Coldest Night of the Year walk in Richmond Hill. Who Blue Door Serves Blue Door
- [105.9 The Region Interview Highlights Rapidly Worsening Homelessness Crisis in Ontario and York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/105-9-the-region-interview-highlights-rapidly-worsening-homelessness-crisis-in-ontario-and-york-region/) - Posted On: January 14, 2026, Posted By: Glynn Perkins, 105.9 The Region, Original Audio. A new report from Ontario’s municipalities reveals that 85,000 people in the province are currently without a home. If no action is taken, that number is projected to rise to 177,000 by 2035. Emmy noted that York Region declared an affordable
- [‘Behind every number is a real person’: As York Region homelessness grows, agency quintuples its housing goal](https://bluedoor.ca/behind-every-number-is-a-real-person-as-york-region-homelessness-grows-agency-quintuples-its-housing-goal/) - Posted On: February 25th, 2026, Posted By: Lisa Queen, YorkRegion.com, Original Article. As the number of York Region residents experiencing homelessness grows, Blue Door is quintupling its goal of securing housing for those in need. The news comes just in advance of this year’s Coldest Night of the Year on Feb. 28 to raise money for local
- [Province invests $87,000 to modernize seniors housing at Blue Door](https://bluedoor.ca/province-invests-87000-to-modernize-seniors-housing-at-blue-door/) - Posted On: February 9, 2026, Posted By: Simon Martin, YorRegion.com, Original Article. “I lost everything two years ago. I ended up sleeping in my car,” Habib said to the assembled crowd at Blue Door’s Construct facility in Aurora. He didn’t even enough rent to pay for a bachelor apartment. After 3.5 months of living in
- ['They brought my dignity back:' Blue Door helping seniors struggling to find housing](https://bluedoor.ca/they-brought-my-dignity-back-blue-door-helping-seniors-struggling-to-find-housing/) - Posted On: February 6, 2026, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Ontario Trillium Foundation provides $87,300 to Blue Door for renovations to Newmarket transitional housing facility aiding senior men Habib Saermajles said things were bleak for him two years ago when he was homeless and sleeping in his car. Once moderately wealthy, Saermajles said he was
- [Blue Door hosts funding announcement and appreciation event for the Ontario Trillium Foundation for $87,300 Capital Grant](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-hosts-funding-announcement-and-appreciation-event-for-the-ontario-trillium-foundation-for-87300-capital-grant/) - Posted On: February 5th, Posted By: dawngallaghermurphympp.ca, Original Article. Aurora, ON: On Thursday, MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy met with representatives from Blue Door to learn more about the essential renovations happening at Forward, Blue Door’s transitional housing program for senior men thanks to receiving an $87,300 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)
- [ROAD HOME: New Blue Door CEO has inspiring first month on job](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-new-blue-door-ceo-has-inspiring-first-month-on-job/) - Posted On: January 25, 2026, Posted By: Debbie Schatia, NewmarketToday, Original Article. As I meet more community partners and community members, my discussions will focus on how we can work together to prevent and end homelessness, says new Blue Door CEO Debbie Schatia Prior to joining Blue Door, I had heard of the organization’s excellent
- [LETTER: Muslim women’s group brings meals and joy to those in need](https://bluedoor.ca/letter-muslim-womens-group-brings-meals-and-joy-to-those-in-need/) - Posted On: January 16th, 2026, Posted By: BradfordToday, Original Article. 'These initiatives are part of our ongoing efforts to serve the community and demonstrate true spirit of Islam,' says reader BradfordToday welcomes letters to the editor at chris@bradfordtoday.ca or via the website. Please include your full name, daytime phone number and address (for verification of authorship, not publication). According
- [Charity hockey tournament raises $250K in fight against local homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/charity-hockey-tournament-raises-250k-in-fight-against-local-homelessness/) - Posted On: December 20, 2025, Posted By: Randy Barba, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Recipient Blue Door, one of the region’s largest providers of emergency housing, will use its share of the proceeds to advance the redevelopment of Kevin’s Place in Newmarket The York Region Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament raised nearly $250,000 for local transitional housing
- [Hyundai Canada hits the ice for homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/hyundai-canada-hits-the-ice-for-homelessness/) - Posted On: December 22, 2025, Posted By: Canadian Auto Dealer, Original Article. Hyundai Canada once again took to the ice in York Region of Ontario, marking its fourth consecutive appearance at the Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament and raising more than $13,500 for local homelessness support. The event brought together Hyundai Auto Canada’s president and
- [York Region grants $30.2M to build 288 affordable housing units](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-grants-30-2m-to-build-288-affordable-housing-units/) - Posted On: December 20, 2025, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article. York Region is providing more than $30.2 million in funding across five non-profit housing providers to help them build more than 288 affordable units. The funding, provided through the region’s Community Housing Supply Grant program, aims to help non-profit providers launch new housing
- [ROAD HOME: Housing and health have never been separate problems](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-housing-and-health-have-never-been-separate-problems/) - Posted On: December 20, 2025, Posted By: Emmy Kelly, NewmarketToday, Original Article. For decades in Canada, we’ve talked about the social determinants of health. We’ve published the reports, sat on the panels, and declared housing to be foundational to well-being. But outside a handful of pilot programs, we’ve rarely acted at the scale required, until
- [Things to do in Newmarket this weekend: Hockey Helps the Homeless and more](https://bluedoor.ca/things-to-do-in-newmarket-this-weekend-hockey-helps-the-homeless-and-more/) - Posted On: December 12, 2025, Posted By: Lisa Queen, YorkRegion.com, Original article. There are notable events happening in Newmarket this weekend. Here’s what’s taking place: Hockey Helps the Homeless On Dec. 12 at 11:45 a.m., Hockey Helps the Homeless in support of 360°kids and Blue Door hits the ice at the Magna Centre at 800
- [Charity Hockey Tournament Unites Pros, Community In Fight Against Homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/charity-hockey-tournament-unites-pros-community-in-fight-against-homelessness/) - Posted On: December 12, 2025, Posted By: Randy Barba, Stouffville Bullet Point News, Original article. The York Region Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament raised nearly $250,000 for local transitional housing initiatives. Proceeds will support Blue Door’s redevelopment of Kevin’s Place and 360°kids’ Transitions Housing Program. Fifteen NHL players, including Stouffville Councillor Keith Acton, participated in
- [Blue Door secures five York Region properties for housing as part of Land Trust initiative](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-secures-five-york-region-properties-for-housing-as-part-of-land-trust-initiative-2/) - Posted On: November 27, 2025, Posted By: Brock Weir, Penticton Herald, Original Article. Blue Door Shelters has secured five properties in York Region as part of its Housing for All Land Trust. The Housing for All Land Trust was launched in 2024 as a new approach to securing land for affordable housing. The Trust idea
- [Blue Door secures five York Region properties for housing as part of Land Trust initiative](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-secures-five-york-region-properties-for-housing-as-part-of-land-trust-initiative/) - Posted On: November 27, 2025, Posted By: Brock Weir, The Auroran, Original Article. Blue Door Shelters has secured five properties in York Region as part of its Housing for All Land Trust. The Housing for All Land Trust was launched in 2024 as a new approach to securing land for affordable housing. The Trust idea
- [Beaverton Heights celebrates one year since move-in day!](https://bluedoor.ca/beaverton-heights-celebrates-one-year-since-move-in-day/) - Posted On: November 17, 2025, Posted By: Durham Region, original article. The Region of Durham is proudly marking one year since the opening of Beaverton Heights, a 47-unit transitional housing residence that has become a beacon of hope and stability for individuals experiencing homelessness in north Durham. Located at 121 Nine Mile Road in Beaverton,
- [ROAD HOME: Lessons from Finland and how a nation chose to end homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-lessons-from-finland-and-how-a-nation-chose-to-end-homelessness/) - Posted On: November 11, 2025, Posted By: Emmy Kelly, NewmarketToday.com, Original Article. In 1987, when homelessness numbers brought national shame, Finland decided it would never be acceptable for individuals to live on the streets. It was not just government policy — it became a point of national pride I recently had the privilege of joining
- [Construct anniversary is milestone for “collective hope and determination”](https://bluedoor.ca/construct-anniversary-is-milestone-for-collective-hope-and-determination/) - Posted On: October 30, 2025, Posted By: Brock Weir, Penticton Herald, Original Article. The fifth anniversary of Construct, a social enterprise of Blue Door, last week was not just a celebration of staying power, but recognition for the “collective hope and determination that made it possible.” So said Emmy Kelly, Interim CEO of Blue Door,
- [Churches bring homeless Out of the Cold](https://bluedoor.ca/churches-bring-homeless-out-of-the-cold/) - Posted On: October 31, 2025, Posted By: Luke Mandato, The Catholic Register, Original Article. Faith-based programs prepare for increased need as long, cold winter returns. Blue Door’s Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program has opened its seasonal housing services across faith-based sites in York Region in the face of a weakening economy and rising
- [Blue Door’s Construct set to go national on fifth anniversary: “When we invest in people, we transform communities”](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-construct-set-to-go-national-on-fifth-anniversary-when-we-invest-in-people-we-transform-communities/) - Posted On: October 23, 2025, Posted By: Brock Weir, The Auroran, Original Article. Aurora-based Construct, an initiative of Blue Door, is set to go national as the employment social enterprise marks its fifth anniversary in York, Peel, and Durham Regions. The national expansion was announced at their fifth-anniversary celebrations held Tuesday afternoon at their Earl
- [‘More than a training program’: Blue Door celebrates 5 year anniversary of Construct](https://bluedoor.ca/more-than-a-training-program-blue-door-celebrates-5-year-anniversary-of-construct/) - Posted On: October 25, 2025, Posted By: Simon Martin, YorkRegion.com, Original Article. Blue Door celebrated the five-year anniversary of Construct on October 21. The supportive skilled trades training program is designed to remove barriers to employment for vulnerable individuals. It includes hands-on training, wraparound supports, and on-the-job experience. Since launching in 2020, Construct has seen
- [‘You prove you belong’: Construct celebrates 5 years of breaking barriers into skilled trades](https://bluedoor.ca/you-prove-you-belong-construct-celebrates-5-years-of-breaking-barriers-into-skilled-trades/) - Posted On: October 22, 2025, Posted By: Yoyo Yan, NewmarketToday.ca, Original Article. Her language may be raw, but her experience was real. For Erin Panasenko, a graduate of the first Construct women’s cohort, the Blue Door program didn’t just train her for a job. It gave her a sense of belonging. “When you can be yourself, when
- [ROAD HOME: New housing blueprint aims to break poverty cycle in Ontario](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-new-housing-blueprint-aims-to-break-poverty-cycle-in-ontario/) - Posted On: October 4, 2025, Posted By: Emmy Kelly, NewmarketToday, Original Article. At Blue Door, the team sees every day what happens when people can’t access safe, stable and affordable housing. Families are forced to choose between rent and food. Seniors sit on housing wait lists for years. Young people leaving government and foster care
- [What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend](https://bluedoor.ca/whats-going-on-in-and-around-newmarket-this-weekend-2/) - Posted On: September 26, 2025, Posted By: Debora Kelly, NewmarketToday, Original Article. This weekend has local lip sync stars battling it out for an important cause, a magic show, WeeFestival for the kids, a performance by folk artist Julian Taylor, Rockin' for Reconciliation, Bowls for Blue Door and the Asian Harmony Festival Thursday, Sept. 25
- [Construct: Skills training program in GTA celebrates fifth anniversary](https://bluedoor.ca/construct-skills-training-program-in-gta-celebrates-fifth-anniversary/) - Posted On: September 16, 2025, Posted By: Peter Caulfeild, Daily Commercial News, Original Article. Construct provides rapid eight-week skills training in the construction trades for jobseekers in the York, Durham and Peel Regions in southern Ontario who face barriers to employment. Emma Wood, Construct’s director of employment and expansion, says the organization is celebrating its
- [United Way Greater Toronto says York Region at ‘breaking point’ on affordable housing, calls for 18,725 units in 10 years](https://bluedoor.ca/united-way-greater-toronto-says-york-region-at-breaking-point-on-affordable-housing-calls-for-18725-units-in-10-years/) - Posted On: September 4, 2025, Posted By: YorkRegion.com, Mike Adler, Original Article. York Region’s housing gap — and the scale of what needs to be done about it — keeps getting bigger. A new report from United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT), the group overseeing charities in Peel, Toronto and York, is a call to action
- [Aurora Legion donates to trades training program for vulnerable job-seekers](https://bluedoor.ca/aurora-legion-donates-to-trades-training-program-for-vulnerable-job-seekers/) - Posted On: August 27, 2025, Posted By: Christina Chkarboul, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Emergency housing provider and developer Blue Door received a $3,550 contribution from the Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion for its Construct skills development program The Aurora branch of the Royal Legion of Canada presented a $3,550 donation to a local program
- [Durham to spend $750,000 on food security, poverty plans](https://bluedoor.ca/durham-to-spend-750000-on-food-security-poverty-plans/) - Posted On: August 29, 2025, Posted By: Durham Post, Original Article. Durham Region has approved a $750,000 investment in local non-profit organizations this year to help address food insecurity and reduce poverty. According to the region, one in four households in Durham experiences food insecurity, and about 5.2 per cent of residents live in poverty.
- [Highlighting the Results of $400,000 in Ontario Government Grants at Blue Door](https://bluedoor.ca/highlighting-the-results-of-400000-in-ontario-government-grants-at-blue-door/) - Posted On: April 25, 2025, Posted By: dawngallaghermurphympp.ca, Original Article. Ontario is celebrating the impact of $400,000 in provincial grants that have helped Blue Door expand essential housing and support services for vulnerable individuals in our community. Aurora, ON: On Thursday, MPP Caroline Mulroney and MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy were at Blue Door’s Aurora location to
- [ROAD HOME: How trauma shapes homelessness and the path to recovery](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-how-trauma-shapes-homelessness-and-the-path-to-recovery/) - Posted On: Saturday, August 16th, 2025, Posted By: Emmy Kelly, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Trauma, if left unaddressed, can lead to repeated cycles of housing loss and crisis, but with the right support in place, individuals can begin to heal, regain stability, and move forward, interim Blue Door CEO writes For many individuals experiencing homelessness, trauma
- [ROAD HOME: Extreme heat adds new threat to homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-extreme-heat-adds-new-threat-to-homelessness/) - Posted On: Sunday, July 28th, 2025, Posted By: Emmy Kelly, NewmarketToday, Original Article. 'As environmental threats grow, so must our collective response,' says Blue Door CEO Heat waves. Severe thunderstorm warnings. Flash floods. Bitter cold snaps. These headlines are no longer seasonal or surprising; they are daily realities across York Region and beyond, as climate
- [ROAD HOME: Poverty, hunger, housing instability intrinsically linked](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-poverty-hunger-housing-instability-intrinsically-linked/) - Posted On: June 28, 2025, Posted By: Emmy Kelly, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Rent eats first. For thousands of individuals and families in Canada, these three words encapsulate a harsh reality. Housing expenses must be paid, regardless of the cost. Often, that cost is food, skipping meals, or visiting food banks and pantries. When rent takes
- [Ontario Investing $75.5 Million to Restore Safety to Parks and Public Spaces](https://bluedoor.ca/ontario-investing-75-5-million-to-restore-safety-to-parks-and-public-spaces/) - Posted On: June 17th, 2025, Posted By: DawnGallagerMurphyMPP.com, Original Article. Funding will help wind down encampments and move vulnerable people into safe accommodations NEWMARKET — Ontario has begun flowing up to $75.5 million to municipalities in order to help them wind down encampments in public spaces by creating more emergency shelter spaces and affordable housing units. These
- [Ontario funding boost to help Newmarket shelters pass 'last mile'](https://bluedoor.ca/ontario-funding-boost-to-help-newmarket-shelters-pass-last-mile/) - Posted On: June 18th, 2025, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article. The province formally recognized more than $6.89 million in funding in York Region to help projects cross the finish line, including the completion of a new shelter for Inn From the Cold and Blue Door’s rebuilt Kevin’s Place York Region’s housing charities have received
- [John Fox Delivers Visionary Keynote at Blue Door’s AGM](https://bluedoor.ca/john-fox-delivers-visionary-keynote-at-blue-doors-agm/) - Posted On: June 11th, 2025, Posted By: Robins Appleby LLP, Original Article. At this year’s Blue Door Annual General Meeting, Robins Appleby LLP Partner and housing advocate John Fox delivered a compelling keynote address that illuminated both the urgency and the opportunity facing Canada’s affordable housing sector. Speaking as a long-time legal advisor and a
- ['Cornerstone' Bradford thrift shop celebrates 10th anniversary](https://bluedoor.ca/cornerstone-bradford-thrift-shop-celebrates-10th-anniversary/) - Posted On: June 17th, 2025, Posted By: Paul Novosad, BradfordToday, Original Article. 'This is more than just a thrift shop,' mayor says. 'It's a place where donated treasures find new life, where volunteers find purpose, and where our community comes together to support important causes' It was a milestone weekend at the re-Source Thrift Shop, as
- [ROAD HOME: Land trust a 'defining moment' in battle against homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-land-trust-a-defining-moment-in-battle-against-homelessness/) - Posted On: May 31, 2025, Posted By: Emmy Kelly, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Housing for All Land Trust integrates essential support services, which provides a stable foundation for vulnerable individuals to rebuild their lives with dignity For over 40 years, Blue Door has been on the frontlines providing York Region with essential emergency housing. However, emergency housing alone
- [GTA non-profit introduces women's cohort in construction training program](https://bluedoor.ca/gta-non-profit-introduces-womens-cohort-in-construction-training-program/) - Posted On: May 10, 2025, Posted By: Talia Ricci, CBC News, Original Article. *Watch Full Video Here Seven women in the Greater Toronto Area are on their way to new careers in the skilled trades, thanks to a local, specialty training program. Blue Door's Construct program graduated its first cohort of all women last month
- [Blue Door's Construct Launches NEW Women's Only Cohort](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-construct-launches-new-womens-only-cohort/) - Posted On: April 29, 2025, Posted By: OnRichmondHill.com, Original Article. Building Pathways to Equity: Construct Empowers Women Entering the Trades In 2020, Blue Door launched Construct, a designed to help break down employment barriers for vulnerable individuals in the community. Construct is a comprehensive 8-week skills training program, where participants learn the technical skills and knowledge to
- [Newmarket fourplex provides refuge for older men struggling with homelessness, women and children fleeing violence](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-fourplex-provides-refuge-for-older-men-struggling-with-homelessness-women-and-children-fleeing-violence/) - Posted on: August 12, 2023. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Blue Door bought fourplex thanks to $1.6M in funding from federal government and United Way A Newmarket fourplex will now put a roof over the heads of older men experiencing homelessness and women and their children escaping domestic violence. Last month, Blue Door held
- [International Day of Families a reminder of need for secure, affordable homes](https://bluedoor.ca/international-day-of-families-a-reminder-of-need-for-secure-affordable-homes/) - Posted On: May 15, 2025, Posted By: Village Media, NewmarketToday, Original article. As the largest emergency housing provider in the region, Blue Door is dedicated to providing secure, affordable housing throughout York Region On May 15, International Day of Families, we are reminded that every family should have access to a secure, stable, and affordable
- ['Had big impact': York Region housing advocate departing as Blue Door CEO](https://bluedoor.ca/had-big-impact-york-region-housing-advocate-departing-as-blue-door-ceo/) - Posted On: May 8, 2025, Posted by: Joseph Quigley, Original Article Michael Braithwaite is moving on to join youth mental health charity Jack.org as CEO For more than five years, Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite has championed solutions for more affordable housing and ending homelessness in York Region. Braithwaite has led the housing and homelessness
- [ROAD HOME: Skilled trades labour shortage widening housing gap](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-skilled-trades-labour-shortage-widening-housing-gap/) - Posted On: April 26th, 2025, Posted By: Michael Braithwaite, Original Article. Next federal government must deliver a targeted national strategy to build homes and increase skilled trades workforce, and unlock public lands for more affordable housing Canada’s housing crisis and skilled trades shortage are deeply connected – without a trained workforce, Canada can’t build the
- [Blue Door trades training program expanding as far as Nova Scotia](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-trades-training-program-expanding-as-far-as-nova-scotia/) - Posted On: April 24, 2025, Posted By: Bailey Moreton, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Blue Door’s Construct trades training program is expanding to new communities and provinces. The program, based out of a workshop space on Earl Stewart Drive in Aurora, is growing, with a new cohort set to start the program at the Employment Help Centre in the
- ['From shelter to shelter and still no place to stay': A night walking in the shoes of homeless youth](https://bluedoor.ca/from-shelter-to-shelter-and-still-no-place-to-stay-a-night-walking-in-the-shoes-of-homeless-youth/) - Posted On: March 28th, 2025, Posted By: Scarlett Liu, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Reporter Scarlett Liu participated in the 12th annual 360°Experience, stepping into the chilling reality of youths without homes in York Region, where all the shelters are full eporter Scarlett Liu participated in the 12th annual 360°Experience, stepping into the realities faced by youth
- [ANNOUNCEMENT | 16 Organizations Named as Nonprofit Employers of Choice](https://bluedoor.ca/announcement-16-organizations-named-as-nonprofit-employers-of-choice/) - Posted on: February 3, 2025, Posted By: Charity eNews, Original article. Hilborn Charity eNews together with partner CCEOC Inc. congratulate the recipients of the tenth annual Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ (NEOC) Award. In 2024, 16 organizations fulfilled program requirements to be named a Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice. Five of them achieved a five-year or more winner status.
- [Lace up to help end homelessness in Durham Region](https://bluedoor.ca/lace-up-to-help-end-homelessness-in-durham-region/) - Posted On: Sunday, March 30, 2025, Posted By: Metroland Staff, Original article. Lace up your skates to help end homelessness at the upcoming Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament. On April 12, hockey players will take to the ice at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in support of organizations working to help fight homelessness in Durham and York, including Back
- [26 nonprofits join Imagine Canada’s network of accredited organizations](https://bluedoor.ca/26-nonprofits-join-imagine-canadas-network-of-accredited-organizations/) - Posted On: March 18, 2025, Posted By: Imagine Canada, Original Article. Accredited organizations lead the way in transparency and governance excellence Toronto, March 18, 2025 — Imagine Canada, the umbrella organization for the nonprofit and charitable sector, is proud to introduce the latest cohort of newly accredited and reaccredited organizations under the Imagine Canada Standards. These
- [$14.3 million Investment to Expand Innovative Training Solutions by the Future Skills Centre](https://bluedoor.ca/14-3-million-investment-to-expand-innovative-training-solutions-by-the-future-skills-centre/) - Posted On: March 6, 2025, Posted By: Future Skills Centre, Original Video. The Future Skills Centre were joined by the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, local members of parliament and partners, at Blue Door’s Construct training facility in Aurora, ON to announce the expansion of 13 projects to address the
- [‘An affront to our democracy’: Aurora councillors and residents in favour of men’s shelter shocked over use of strong mayor powers](https://bluedoor.ca/an-affront-to-our-democracy-aurora-councillors-and-residents-in-favour-of-mens-shelter-shocked-over-use-of-strong-mayor-powers/) - Posted On: March 4, 2025, Posted By: Beth Macdonell, CTV News, Original Article. A group of town councillors and residents are speaking out after Aurora’s mayor used his strong mayor powers to stop York Region from considering a property for a facility to shelter vulnerable men. The controversial site is owned by the region and
- [York Region trades training program to expand with $1M in federal funds](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-trades-training-program-to-expand-with-1m-in-federal-funds/) - Posted On: Tuesday, March 4 2025, Posted By: Bailey Moreton, NewmarketToday, Original Article. An Aurora-based trades education program is aiming to expand after receiving a funding injection from the federal government. Blue Door’s Construct program, an eight-week pre-apprenticeship trades course, received about $1.1 million from the federal government, as part of a larger $14.3 million
- [At-risk users have begun moving into Beaverton Heights](https://bluedoor.ca/at-risk-users-have-begun-moving-into-beaverton-heights/) - Posted On: December 21, 2024, Posted By: DurhamPost Staff, Original Article. The Region of Durham has announced that program participants have begun moving into Beaverton Heights transitional housing. This residence aims to help those experiencing—or at risk of—homelessness to successfully overcome barriers to housing. The 47-unit residence was opened early November (see below), and is
- [Aurorans focused on priorities as Conservatives begin new mandate](https://bluedoor.ca/aurorans-focused-on-priorities-as-conservatives-begin-new-mandate/) - Posted On: February 28, 2025, Posted By: Bailey Moreton, NewmarketToday, Original Article. “Every time Doug Ford opened up his mouth, he was talking about tariffs. As I said, that's what they wanted this election to be about,” said one Aurora voter Aurora residents shared mixed reactions to last night's provincial election results, which saw both local
- [UPDATED: Aurora mayor indicates he’ll veto vote paving way for controversial men’s shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/updated-aurora-mayor-indicates-hell-veto-vote-paving-way-for-controversial-mens-shelter/) - Posted On: February 26, 2025, Posted By: Lisa Queen, YorkRegion.com, Original Article. Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas is indicating he may use his strong mayor powers to override Tuesday night’s council decision to pave the way for a controversial men’s emergency and transitional housing shelter at 14452 Yonge St. In a notice sent out to councillors
- [ONTARIO ELECTION 2025: ‘Drastic measures’ needed as provincial election candidates in York Region consider rise in homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/tario-election-2025-drastic-measures-needed-as-provincial-election-candidates-in-york-region-consider-rise-in-homelessness/) - Posted On: February, 26th, 2025, Posted By: Mike Adler, YorkRegion.com, Original Article. Hidden from many York Region voters is a condition, homelessness, that will get rapidly worse unless the next provincial government takes steps to fix it, advocates say. We’re at “a tipping point” in a crisis, says a report released last month by the Association of
- [ROAD HOME: Accessible health care key in fight against homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-accessible-health-care-key-in-fight-against-homelessness/) - Posted On: February 21, 2025, Posted By: Michael Braithwaite, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Chronic homelessness is not just about lacking a roof over one’s head — it’s a health crisis. Individuals who have been without a home for more than six months face a dramatic drop in life expectancy — from more than 80 years to
- [Feeling the cold? Help York Region’s vulnerable and homeless residents get warm beds and support at fundraising events](https://bluedoor.ca/feeling-the-cold-help-york-regions-vulnerable-and-homeless-residents-get-warm-beds-and-support-at-fundraising-events/) - Posted on: February 20, 2025, Posted By: Mike Adler, Richmond Hill Liberal, Original Article. Winter storms and frigid temperatures can make you see how terrible it is in York Region not to have a home. People will soon have some chances, at places across the region, to show they care. Blue Door’s Coldest Night of
- [The affordable housing crisis affects everyone](https://bluedoor.ca/the-affordable-housing-crisis-affects-everyone/) - Posted On: February 4, 2025, Posted By: United Way Greater Toronto, Original Article. How United Way is working to champion community real estate With the population of the GTA projected to reach 9 million people by 2035, it is essential that we meet the challenges facing our growing region head on. Housing is a human right, yet
- [York Region promising more shelter beds with $16M funding boost](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-promising-more-shelter-beds-with-16m-funding-boost/) - Posted On: January 31, 2025, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Funding includes provincial boost to help expedite construction of Blue Door's Kevin's Place shelter and Inn From the Cold's facility in Newmarket York Region is getting more than $16 million in funding from other levels of government to address both encampments and help
- [ROAD HOME: Faith communities unite to provide unique support to homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-faith-communities-unite-to-provide-unique-support-to-homeless/) - Posted On: January 27, 2025, Posted By: NewmarketToday, Michael Braithwaite, Original Article. 75 volunteers dedicate time to Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold, which combines community with emergency housing, so it has a real family atmosphere, Blue Door CEO says A recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario survey revealed more than 80,000 people in Ontario experience
- [Here's where to find shelter during cold weather alert](https://bluedoor.ca/heres-where-to-find-shelter-during-cold-weather-alert/) - Posted On: January 20, 2025, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, Newmarket Today, Original Article. There are warming centres in Newmarket and Aurora, as well as York Region emergency housing During this week's extreme cold weather, those experiencing homelessness are reminded that warm places are available. Temperatures in the region are dipping below -10C this week, with York
- [If we can do this for banks, why not for charities? What ‘Christmas miracle’ from the Canadian government does this councillor north of Newmarket want?](https://bluedoor.ca/if-we-can-do-this-for-banks-why-not-for-charities-what-christmas-miracle-from-the-canadian-government-does-this-councillor-north-of-newmarket-want/) - Posted On: December 19, 2024, Posted By: Lisa Queen, YorkRegion.com, Original Article. Postal strike hit charities hard, East Gwillimbury Coun. Scott Crone says. In the wake of the month-long mail strike and with ordered-back-to-work postal staff now facing a significant backlog to process, East Gwillimbury Coun. Scott Crone is sending out a plea to the
- [Blue Door land trust aims to deliver 500 affordable units in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-land-trust-aims-to-deliver-500-affordable-units-in-york-region/) - Posted On: December 15, 2024, Posted By: Randy Barba, NewmarketToday, Original Article. 'The pressure is here, the landscape has changed... We need to take some big swings to get the affordable housing we need,' says Blue Door CEO Blue Door's Housing for All Land Trust aims to create and preserve affordable housing in York Region.
- [HELPERS: Newmarket grocer warming heads — and hearts](https://bluedoor.ca/helpers-newmarket-grocer-warming-heads-and-hearts/) - Posted On: December 19, 2024, Posted By: Julia Galt, NewmarketToday, Original Article. Until Dec. 27, Vince’s Market will be donating a cozy toque to local shelters with each one purchased in-store for its Wear One, Share One campaign Few things are more Canadian than a warm winter toque — or lending a helping hand to those
- [LOOKING AHEAD 2025: Newmarket affordable housing projects moving ahead amid national crisis](https://bluedoor.ca/looking-ahead-2025-newmarket-affordable-housing-projects-moving-ahead-amid-national-crisis/) - Posted On: January 2, 2025, Posted By: Lisa Queen, YorkRegion.com, Original Article These affordable housing projects have been in the works for years, but 2025 will be the year when construction moves forward on three and possibly four significant initiatives in Newmarket. Meanwhile, while Mayor John Taylor applauds proceeding to the construction phase, he wants
- [ROAD HOME: Blue Door CEO reflects on highs and lows of 2024](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-blue-door-ceo-reflects-on-highs-and-lows-of-2024/) - Posted On: December 23, 2024, Posted By: Newmarket Today, Original Article. While government plays a big part in ending our housing crisis, so does our community, and we have seen them step up in a huge way, says columnist As we come to the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on some of
- [Blue Door and Richmond Hill’s 360°kids shelters playing hockey in Newmarket to help homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-and-richmond-hills-360kids-shelters-playing-hockey-in-newmarket-to-help-homeless/) - Posted on: November 18, 2024, Posted by: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. On Dec. 13, York Region will host its highly anticipated Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) pro-am tournament at the Magna Centre in Newmarket in support of Blue Door and 360°kids. With NHL and Olympic alumni hitting the ice, this exciting event offers hockey
- [ROAD HOME: Struggle for safe home even greater for those with disability](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-struggle-for-safe-home-even-greater-for-those-with-disability/) - Posted on: Sunday, November 3 2024, Posted by: Michael Braithwaite, NewmarketToday, Original Article. In this month's column, Blue Door CEO says soaring numbers highlight a need for supportive housing solutions, especially as individuals with intellectual disabilities increasingly turn to emergency shelters Over the last few years, rising costs of housing, food, and transportation have made
- [Blue Doors’ Innovative Land Trust Seeks to Deliver 500 Affordable Units in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-innovative-land-trust-seeks-to-deliver-500-affordable-units-in-york-region/) - Posted On: December 14, 2024, Posted By: Randy Barba, Original Article. Blue Door’s Housing for All Land Trust aims to create and preserve affordable housing in York Region. The Land Trust plans to raise funds for acquiring, developing, and maintaining affordable housing stock. A key focus of the Trust is protecting existing affordable units from
- [‘We will take a hit’: On Giving Tuesday, York Region charities worry about postal strike](https://bluedoor.ca/we-will-take-a-hit-on-giving-tuesday-york-region-charities-worry-about-postal-strike/) - Posted On: Tuesday, December 3 2024, Posted By: Lisa Queen, Newmarket Era, Original Article As York Region charities look to reap the rewards of today’s Giving Tuesday (givingtuesday.ca), the world’s largest annual movement to harness generosity, they also worry the postal strike could strike a major blow to their holiday fundraising campaigns. “Oh definitely, we
- ['It's like paradise': Volunteers furnish Newmarket home for refugees](https://bluedoor.ca/its-like-paradise-volunteers-furnish-newmarket-home-for-refugees/) - Posted On: Monday, December 2 2024, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday Staff, Original Article Newmarket's Newfie Sisters, Aurora's Parris Movers, volunteers help furnish, stock new homes for Blue Door clients transitioning out of homelessness Oluwadare Fowowa came to Canada in search of a better life as a refugee from Nigeria. Coming to the York Region
- [York Region provides $10.2M to boost affordable housing](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-provides-10-2m-to-boost-affordable-housing/) - Posted On: Thursday, November 28 2024, Posted By: NewmarketToday Staff, Original Article NEWS RELEASEREGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK*************************The Regional Municipality of York is contributing nearly $10.2 million in funding to Blue Door Support Services and Richmond Hill Ecumenical Homes Corporation as part of the Community Housing Supply Grant Pilot Program. The funding will support construction of 100
- ['A big swing': Officials break ground on new emergency housing in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/a-big-swing-officials-break-ground-on-new-emergency-housing-in-newmarket/) - Posted On: Friday, November 29 2024, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article Construction on Newmarket’s newest emergency housing facility is underway as dignitaries broke ground on the redevelopment of Kevin’s Place Nov. 29. Housing charity Blue Door is tearing down the existing 12-unit emergency and transitional housing facility at 835 Gorham St., replacing it
- [Newmarket affordable townhouses point to Canada’s ‘housing crisis,’ Blue Door CEO says](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-affordable-townhouses-point-to-canadas-housing-crisis-blue-door-ceo-says/) - Posted on: Friday, November 29 2024, Posted by: Lisa Queen, Newmarket Era, Original Article A groundbreaking ceremony was held Nov. 29 at Newmarket’s Kevin’s Place to pave the way for 14 affordable stacked townhouses. But while project at 835 Gorham St. is a win, it’s only a drop in the bucket toward the millions of
- [NHL alumni, local players lacing up to end homelessness in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/nhl-alumni-local-players-lacing-up-to-end-homelessness-in-york-region/) - Posted On: November 15, 2024, Posted By: NewMarketToday Staff, Original Article Hockey Helps the Homeless pro-am tournament takes place Dec. 13 at the Magna Centre in Newmarket in support of Blue Door and 360°kids NHL and Olympic hockey alumni and local players are lacing up their skates on Friday, Dec. 13 in support of ending homelessness in York Region. The
- [York Region charity urging religious groups to offer shelter space to tackle homeless crisis](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-charity-urging-religious-groups-to-offer-shelter-space-to-tackle-homeless-crisis/) - Posted On: Friday, November 8, 2024, Posted By: Tyreike Reid, CBC News, Original Article The Wideman Mennonite Church in Markham is one five faith-based organizations in York Region that will be providing shelter space for the Mosaic Out of the Cold program this season. The church will offer up to 30 beds two nights a
- [Durham opens Beaverton Heights transitional housing](https://bluedoor.ca/durham-opens-beaverton-heights-transitional-housing/) - Posted on: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Posted by: Durham Post Staff, Original Article The Regional Municipality of Durham yesterday announced it is beginning to welcome program participants to Beaverton Heights transitional housing. The 47-unit residence provides accommodation and access to wraparound services. Located at 121 Nine Mile Road, Beaverton, the residence includes a community hub
- [Region of Durham celebrates opening of Beaverton Heights transitional housing](https://bluedoor.ca/region-of-durham-celebrates-opening-of-beaverton-heights-transitional-housing/) - Posted on: Monday, November 4, 2024, Posted by: Durham Region, Original Article Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is beginning to welcome program participants to Beaverton Heights transitional housing. The 47-unit residence provides accommodation and access to wraparound services. Located at 121 Nine Mile Road, Beaverton, the residence includes a community hub space, outdoor
- [Re-opening of Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold](https://bluedoor.ca/re-opening-of-mosaic-interfaith-out-of-the-cold/) - Posted on November 1, 2024, Posted By:OnRichmondhill.com, Original Article Blue Door’s seasonal emergency housing program, Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold, reopens to provide life-saving support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Blue Door, the region’s largest emergency housing provider, is proud to offer essential seasonal housing through the Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold (MIOTC) program. A key
- [$300K foundation grant supports Blue Door's Construct](https://bluedoor.ca/300k-foundation-grant-supports-blue-doors-construct-2/) - Posted On: August 23, 2024, Posted By: NewMarketToday Staff, Original Article Support from Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation enables the social enterprise project to continue to empower individuals to secure stable, long-term careers in the construction industry Blue Door has received $300,000 in funding from the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF) to enhance its
- [Blue Door aims to be 'good neighbour' with Newmarket housing project](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-aims-to-be-good-neighbour-with-newmarket-housing-project/) - Posted On: October 4, 2024, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article Newmarket, Aurora residents weigh in at information session on 14-unit project on Gorham Street Aurora resident Desiree Jeckalejs wants to find a way to help her homeless nephew find housing in the GTA. Jeckalejs said it is difficult to find housing for people
- [Blue Door hosts drop-in about transformation of Newmarket shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-hosts-drop-in-about-transformation-of-newmarket-shelter/) - Posted On: October 3, 2024, Posted By: Joseph Quigley, NewmarketToday, Original Article Housing charity hosting information session tonight, Oct. 3, for construction project to start later this year Blue Door is preparing to transform one of its Newmarket housing facilities and is inviting the public to learn more. The housing charity is holding a community
- [Find out about this Newmarket affordable housing project at Blue Door’s Oct. 3 meeting](https://bluedoor.ca/find-out-about-this-newmarket-affordable-housing-project-at-blue-doors-oct-3-meeting/) - Posted On: October 1, 2024, Posted By: Lisa Queen, Newmarket Era, Original Article Are you curious about plans for affordable housing at Blue Door’s Kevin’s Place in Newmarket? Then you may want to attend the non-profit organization’s information session on Oct. 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Construct Training Centre at 212 Earl Stewart Dr.,
- [ROAD HOME: Housing has become a commodity, fuelling its unaffordability](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-housing-has-become-a-commodity-fuelling-its-unaffordability/) - Posted On: September 28, 2024, Posted By: Michael Braithwaite, NewMarketToday, Original Article In his regular monthly column, Blue Door CEO explains what happens when housing is treated as an investment for wealth generation rather than a human right Five million new homes by 2030. This is the number of new homes Canada needs to build
- [ROAD HOME: 'Finding housing takes forever' after incarceration](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-finding-housing-takes-forever-after-incarceration/) - Posted On: September 9, 2024 Posted, Posted By: NewmarketToday, Original Article In his monthly column, Blue Door CEO highlights a report that examined how incarceration not only causes homelessness but perpetuates it Imagine being incarcerated for a short time due to a minor crime such as petty theft, mischief, or trespassing. During that period, your
- [Donation enhances Blue Door’s Construct program, supporting vulnerable job seekers in York, Durham, Peel](https://bluedoor.ca/donation-enhances-blue-doors-construct-program-supporting-vulnerable-job-seekers-in-york-durham-peel/) - Posted on: August 26, 2024 Posted by: Metroland Staff, Original Article Blue Door is delighted to announce that it has received funding from the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF). This generous support will enhance Construct, a social enterprise by Blue Door, which is aimed at breaking down barriers to employment for vulnerable young people. With
- [Blue Door moves forward with “deeply affordable” townhouses at Kevin’s Place](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-moves-forward-with-deeply-affordable-townhouses-at-kevins-place/) - Posted On: August 15, 2024, Posted By: Brock Weir, The Auroran, Original Article “Deeply affordable” housing options are coming to York Region through a new build by Blue Door Shelters. Last month, Blue Door was “thrilled” to receive word they had received a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) that have formal approval to the construction of
- [Hockey Helps the Homeless calling for stars on and off ice](https://bluedoor.ca/hockey-helps-the-homeless-calling-for-stars-on-and-off-ice/) - Posted On: August 27, 2024 Posted By: Joseph Quigley NewMarket Today, Original Article More teams needed to take part in Dec. 13 event in Newmarket that raises funds for local homelessness charities Hockey Helps the Homeless is looking for teams to take to the ice and raise money for a good cause. Organizers are putting
- [You are not alone. Yellow Brick House, Sandgate Shelter, Mackenzie Health, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, Blue Door and more offer intimate partner violence help and supports](https://bluedoor.ca/you-are-not-alone-yellow-brick-house-sandgate-shelter-mackenzie-health-cortellucci-vaughan-hospital-blue-door-and-more-offer-intimate-partner-violence-help-and-supports/) - Posted On: July 15, 2024 Posted By: Simone Joseph, York Region, Original Article Where should you go to get help dealing with intimate partner violence? Shelters, counseling services, helplines and other resources available. On Feb. 1, 2024, the killing of a mother and her five-month-old daughter rocked the Richmond Hill community, but it was only
- [York Region housing charity hires lobbyist to push for policy change](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-housing-charity-hires-lobbyist-to-push-for-policy-change-2/) - Posted On: July 25, 2024 Posted By: Joseph Quigley, The Trillium, Original Article 'Homelessness is a direct result of bad policy and government is directly responsible for creating policy and putting policy into place,' Blue Door CEO says York Region housing charity Blue Door is ramping up its government advocacy efforts by contracting a lobbyist. Homeward
- [York Region groups share more than $780K in provincial funding](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-groups-share-more-than-780k-in-provincial-funding/) - Posted on July 25, 2024 Posted By: NewmarketTodayStaff, Original Article The Ontario government is increasing support to community agencies so they can continue to deliver vital frontline services to individuals and families across the province. In York Region, the following agencies are receiving a total of $780,431.69: Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region branch Centre
- [ROAD HOME: Want to help tackle homelessness? Use your voice](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-want-to-help-tackle-homelessness-use-your-voice/) - Posted on: July 24, 2024 Posted By: Michael Braithwaite, Newmarket Today, Original Article When discussing homelessness and poverty, I’m often asked, “What can I do?” There are several immediate ways to help: Donate what you can to food banks, be kind, support organizations helping with housing like Blue Door, LOFT or 360kids, or volunteer your
- [Province grants MZO for affordable housing townhouses in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/province-grants-mzo-for-affordable-housing-townhouses-in-newmarket/) - Posted On: July 19, 2024, Posted By: YorkRegion.com, Original Article The provincial government has given Blue Door the thumbs up to build affordable housing on its Kevin’s Place property in Newmarket. Queen’s Park has approved a minister’s zoning order (MZ0), which allows the charity to construct stacked townhouses containing 14 units at 835 Gorham St.
- [York Region housing charity hires lobbyist to push for policy change](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-housing-charity-hires-lobbyist-to-push-for-policy-change/) - Posted On: July 19 2024 Posted By: Joseph Quigley, Newmarket Today, Original Article York Region housing charity Blue Door is ramping up its government advocacy efforts by contracting a lobbyist. Homeward Public Affairs CEO Jacob Gorenkoff has registered as a provincial lobbyist on behalf of the local housing charity. He similarly registered as a federal lobbyist at
- [Province issues MZO for Newmarket emergency housing shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/province-issues-mzo-for-newmarket-emergency-housing-shelter-2/) - Posted on: July 18, 2024 Posted By Joseph Quigley, The Trillium, Original Article This article was first published by NewmarketToday, a Village Media publication. The Ontario government has issued a ministerial zoning order at the request of Blue Door, which aims to speed up construction of new transitional and emergency housing on Gorham Street in Newmarket. The zoning
- [Province issues MZO for Newmarket emergency housing shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/province-issues-mzo-for-newmarket-emergency-housing-shelter/) - Posted on: July 18, 2024 Posted by: Joseph Quigley, Newmarket Today, Original Article The Ontario government has issued a ministerial zoning order at the request of Blue Door, which aims to speed up construction of new transitional and emergency housing on Gorham Street in Newmarket. The zoning order approved by Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul
- [$500,000 Durham grant for fighting poverty for 12](https://bluedoor.ca/500000-durham-grant-for-fighting-poverty-for-12/) - Posted on: July 15, 2024 Posted by: Durham Post Staff, Original Article The Region of Durham said it is investing in non-profit organizations that help prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham Region residents. The almost $500,000 investment comes via the Thriving Communities Fund, which supports programs and services that address food security, mental health, and
- [Region of Durham provides funding to non-profit organizations that prevent or reduce poverty](https://bluedoor.ca/region-of-durham-provides-funding-to-non-profit-organizations-that-prevent-or-reduce-poverty/) - Posted On: July 10, 2024, Posted By: Durham Region, Original Article Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is investing in non-profit organizations that help prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham Region residents. The almost $500,000 investment comes via the Thriving Communities Fund, which supports programs and services that address food security, mental health, and addictions;
- [10 York Region charities receive support from Magna donation](https://bluedoor.ca/10-york-region-charities-receive-support-from-magna-donation/) - Posted On: July 3, 2024 Posted By: Joshua Santos, Newmarket Today, Original Article Blue Door, Margaret Bahen Hospice, Rose of Sharon, Big Brothers Big Sisters among the recipients. Ten York Region charities, non-profits, and community organizations are recipients of this year's Magna Community Fund. The beneficiaries will each receive funds from Magna, along with ongoing
- ['We all need to dig a little deeper': York Region plan aims to combat rising homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/we-all-need-to-dig-a-little-deeper-york-region-plan-aims-to-combat-rising-homelessness/) - Posted on: June 13, 2024 Posted by: Joseph Quigley, Newmarket Today, Original Article 'Our community members are getting frustrated … This is an issue that everybody I talk to says they want to see more done about it, Newmarket mayor says. York Region has a new plan to address the surge of homelessness it is
- [ROAD HOME: Need is urgent to support homeless 2SLGBTQ+ youth](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-need-is-urgent-to-support-homeless-2slgbtq-youth/) - Posted on: July 3, 2024 Posted by: Michael Braithwaite, Newmarket Today, Original Article In this month's column, Blue Door CEO says it is crucial to recognize many 2SLGBTQ+ youth lack a safe place to call home, with more specialized programs needed. After numerous research reports underscored the limited, unsafe, and unsupportive housing options available to
- [Blue Door partners with Home Depot Orange Door Project during Pride month](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-partners-with-home-depot-orange-door-project-during-pride-month/) - Posted on: June 18, 2024 Posted by: Metroland Staff, Newmarket Era, Original Article From June 4 to July 7, funds collected at the Aurora, Newmarket or Bradford Home Depot locations will go to help end youth homelessness in Canada. It’s Pride month, and Blue Door is once again partnering with local Home Depot stores for
- [Blue Door, Home Depot partner in support of INNclusion program](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-home-depot-partner-in-support-of-innclusion-program/) - Posted On: June 20, 2024 Posted By: Newmarket Today Staff, Original Article 100 per cent of donations raised by the Orange Door Project will support local 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Blue Door is again partnering with Home Depot Canada stores in Newmarket and Aurora for the Orange Door Project campaign in support of its INNclusion program until July
- ['Love, respect, compassion:' Newmarket festival symbol of Pride values](https://bluedoor.ca/love-respect-compassion-newmarket-festival-symbol-of-pride-values/) - Posted On: June 17, 2024 Posted By: Joshua Santos, Newmarket Today, Original Article Thousands attended the successful two-day festival to show their support for York Pride and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The thousands of people at last weekend's York Pride Festival in Newmarket saw exactly what Pride is about: love, respect and compassion, an organizer says. "I think all of
- [Home Depot Canada Foundation, Blue Door partner for INNclusion program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/home-depot-canada-foundation-blue-door-partner-for-innclusion-program-for-2slgbtq-youth-experiencing-homelessness/) - Posted On: June 15, 2024 Posted By: Metroland Staff, Newmarket Era, Original Article To support Orange Door Project campaign, visit the Newmarket, Aurora or Bradford Home Depot Canada stores until July 7. In honour of Pride Month, Blue Door is again partnering with local Home Depot Canada stores for the Orange Door Project campaign. From
- [Blue Door receives $100,000 grant from Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-receives-100000-grant-from-shoppers-foundation-for-womens-health/) - Posted On: May 27, 2024 Posted By: Metroland Staff, Newmarket Era, Original Article Initiative designed to enhance on-site health care support for women, improve access to personal care and feminine hygiene products and replenish essential medical supplies and resources for Blue Door’s on-site health hub. Blue Door is getting a little help for women’s health
- [ROAD HOME: What happens when all emergency housing beds are full?](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-what-happens-when-all-emergency-housing-beds-are-full/) - Posted on: May 1st, 2024. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In his regular monthly column, Blue Door CEO explains what happens when, more often than not, shelters are full, and what you can do to help change the situation To ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home, our region, alongside the
- [TD grant to support Blue Door housing programs in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/td-grant-to-support-blue-door-housing-programs-in-york-region/) - Posted on: Apr 28, 2024 Posted by: NewmarketToday Staff, NewmarketToday, Original Article Blue Door will use the grant to fund the Housing for All Land Trust and a new pilot program called Dwell As one of 10 recipients for the 2023 TD Ready Challenge grant, York Region's Blue Door will be using the funds for its Housing for All
- [Blue Door receives TD Ready Challenge grant for Housing for All Land Trust](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-receives-td-ready-challenge-grant-for-housing-for-all-land-trust/) - Posted on: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Posted by: Metroland Staff, Newmarket Era, Original Article The Housing for All Land Trust will operate as an independent non-profit organization, working to obtain land to develop accessible and affordable housing for the community. Blue Door is getting a little extra money for its Housing for All Land Trust.
- [Breaking down government silos to address the crises of homelessness and housing](https://bluedoor.ca/breaking-down-government-silos-to-address-the-crises-of-homelessness-and-housing/) - Posted on: April 23rd, 2024. By: Michael Braithwaite and Jacob Gorenkoff, policyoptions.irpp.org, Original Article. The federal government needs to shift to shared governance that transcends departmental boundaries and includes an interdepartmental funding program. Homelessness in Canada is an insidious, growing problem that directly and indirectly affects millions of people. At least 235,000 people experience it
- [Blue Door calls on federal government to scale up Construct program](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-calls-on-federal-government-to-scale-up-construct-program/) - Posted on: April 19th, 2024. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Budget lacked the funding the Newmarket-area housing charity had advocated for to build a trades workforce and housing, while helping individuals get out of poverty. York Region’s Blue Door housing charity is praising the new federal budget but says more dollars should flow to help a
- [最寒冷之夜步行籌款活](https://bluedoor.ca/最寒冷之夜步行籌款活/) - Posted on: February 16th, 2024. By: Omni Cantonese, Original Clip. 有慈善機構將於下個星期六在烈治文山市，舉辦年度最寒冷之夜（Coldest Night of the Year）步行活動，為約克區無家可歸者籌款，呼籲熱心民眾踴躍參與
- [York police partner with social services for vulnerable individuals](https://bluedoor.ca/york-police-partner-with-social-services-for-vulnerable-individuals/) - Posted on: April 15th, 2024. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Agreement that's unique to York Region 'represents a significant step forward in streamlining support services and enhancing collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations,' Blue Door says. York Regional Police has partnered with eight community service organizations in York Region to ensure the highest standard
- [Coldest Night of the Year raises $150K for Blue Door](https://bluedoor.ca/coldest-night-of-the-year-raises-150k-for-blue-door/) - Posted on: March 28th, 2024. By: Newmarket Today Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Funds raise provide life-saving support for individuals experiencing homelessness in York Region More than 500 dedicated individuals bundled up against the cold to raise more than $150,000 in Blue Door’s annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraising event in Richmond Hill. Participants embarked on either a two-kilometre or
- [ROAD HOME: Housing and good health intrinsically linked](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-housing-and-good-health-intrinsically-linked/) - Posted on: March 31st, 2024. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'Aside from the health benefits for our most vulnerable, there is also a huge economic argument for access to good health care,' says Blue Door CEO in his monthly column. Housing and health go hand in hand. For the more than 250,000 Canadians experiencing
- [TD supports non-profits aiming to break down barriers to affordable housing through its annual TD Ready Challenge](https://bluedoor.ca/td-supports-non-profits-aiming-to-break-down-barriers-to-affordable-housing-through-its-annual-td-ready-challenge/) - Posted on: March 14th, 2024. By: thestar.com, Original Article. TD awarded $1 million to each of five Canadian organizations focused on providing affordable and stable housing solutions. Across North America, housing costs are at an all-time high and, while everyone needs shelter, some communities facing barriers are met with additional challenges and systemic barriers when
- [Alectra Employees Raise $25,000 for Essential Services](https://bluedoor.ca/alectra-employees-raise-25000-for-essential-services/) - Posted on: March 6th, 2024. By: Saeed Akhtar, pentictonherald.ca, Original Article. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, over 100 employees from Alectra joined forces with their neighbourhoods to participate in the annual Coldest Night of the Year walk despite chilly temperatures. Their collective efforts resulted in a generous donation of over $25,000 to support
- [York Region charity gets $1M for program to help tenants build savings](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-charity-gets-1m-for-program-to-help-tenants-build-savings/) - Posted on: March 5th, 2024. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Blue Door to launch new Dwell program, support new land trust with funding from TD. York Region housing charity Blue Door is getting a $1-million grant from TD to pilot a new program helping affordable housing tenants build savings. Blue Door was one of 10
- [The 2023 TD Ready Challenge awarded $10 million in total to 10 Canadian and American organizations focused on addressing barriers to accessing affordable housing](https://bluedoor.ca/the-2023-td-ready-challenge-awarded-10-million-in-total-to-10-canadian-and-american-organizations-focused-on-addressing-barriers-to-accessing-affordable-housing/) - Posted on: March 5th, 2024. By: TD Bank Group, stories.td.com, Original Article. The 2023 grant recipients are focused on providing solutions that address systemic barriers to affordable and stable housing and help increase access for those who need it most TORONTO, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) is pleased to announce the 10 grant
- [ROAD HOME: Here are 6 myths of homelessness, and the reality](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-here-are-6-myths-of-homelessness-and-the-reality/) - Posted on: March 1st, 2024. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In this month's column, Blue Door CEO sets the record straight on homelessness crisis. Spending more than 31 years in the social services sector, 14 of those focused on housing and homelessness, I’ve heard countless statements about people experiencing homelessness that are simply not
- ['Commitment to kindness': Newmarket, York Region say no to bullying on Pink Shirt Day](https://bluedoor.ca/hard-not-to-feel-proud-newmarket-breaks-records-to-help-homeless/) - Posted on: February 28th, 2024. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'Join us in wearing pink today and spreading love and positivity every day,' says Blue Door, one of many organizations, schools, politicians sending out messages against bullying today. Newmarket leaders and community members are standing up against bullying through participation in today's Pink Shirt Day.
- ['This has to happen:' Residents speak out in favour of Aurora shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/this-has-to-happen-residents-speak-out-in-favour-of-aurora-shelter/) - Posted on: February 23rd, 2024. By: Brock Weir, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'We can’t wait any longer. People are dying in their cars, people are dying in their tents,' says community member about emergency housing proposal rejected by Aurora council. Residents opposed to building a new men’s emergency and transitional housing building in Aurora’s south end
- [Men’s emergency, transitional housing plan nixed by Aurora Council on 4 – 3 vote](https://bluedoor.ca/mens-emergency-transitional-housing-plan-nixed-by-aurora-council-on-4-3-vote-2/) - Posted on: February 23rd, 2024. By: The Canadian Press, msn.com, Original Article. The Region of York is going back to the drawing board after Council last week rejected a proposal for a 55-bed men’s emergency and transitional housing building in Aurora’s south end. Proposed to be built on Regionally-owned land on the west side of
- [2023 Recipients of Nonprofit Employer of Choice (NEOC) Awards Announced](https://bluedoor.ca/2023-recipients-of-nonprofit-employer-of-choice-neoc-awards-announced/) - Posted on: January 18th, 2024. By: Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award, Original Article. Hilborn Charity eNews together with partner CCEOC Inc. congratulate the recipients of the ninth annual Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice™ (NEOC) Award. This year, 22 organizations fulfilled program requirements to be named a Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice. Four of them
- [Metro Morning with David Common: Is Markham prepared for the growth that's coming?](https://bluedoor.ca/metro-morning-with-david-common-it-markham-prepared-for-the-growth-thats-coming/) - Posted on: February 8th, 2024. By: David Common, CBC Metro Morning, Original Episode. Emmy Kelly is the chief operating officer with the homelessness charity Blue Door. Jóska Zérczi is president of the Unionville Resident Association.
- [The Signal with Adam Walsh: Coldest Night of the Year](https://bluedoor.ca/the-signal-with-adam-walsh-coldest-night-of-the-year/) - Posted on: February 12th, 2024. By: Adam Walsh, The Signal, Original Episode. Today's show takes a look at homelessness and food insecurity through a youth lens. The discussion centres on the national fundraiser known as the Coldest Night of the Year.
- [Aurora residents speak out in favour of men’s transitional, emergency housing](https://bluedoor.ca/aurora-residents-speak-out-in-favour-of-mens-transitional-emergency-housing/) - Posted on: February 23rd, 2024. By: Brock Weir, pentictonherald.ca, Original Article. Residents opposed to building a new men’s emergency and transitional housing building in Aurora’s south end may have won the day, but a smaller crowd of equally passionate proponents of the residence also made their case to Aurora lawmakers on February 13. While the
- [Men’s emergency, transitional housing plan nixed by Aurora Council on 4 – 3 vote](https://bluedoor.ca/mens-emergency-transitional-housing-plan-nixed-by-aurora-council-on-4-3-vote/) - Posted on: February 22nd, 2024. By: Local Journalism Initiative, ca.news.yahoo.com, Original Article. The Region of York is going back to the drawing board after Council last week rejected a proposal for a 55-bed men’s emergency and transitional housing building in Aurora’s south end. Proposed to be built on Regionally-owned land on the west side of
- [Province announces $1.4M to boost primary care teams in Georgina](https://bluedoor.ca/province-announces-1-4m-to-boost-primary-care-teams-in-georgina/) - Posted on: February 13th, 2024. By: Newmarket Today Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The funds will go to a new location that will support new and expanded interprofessional primary care teams under one roof and serve 2,730 patients in Keswick and area The Ontario government is providing $1.4 million to connect more people to primary care teams
- [There's still time to join Coldest Night of Year to help homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/theres-still-time-to-join-coldest-night-of-year-to-help-homeless/) - Posted on: February 19th, 2024. By: Brock Weir, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Feb. 24 events in Newmarket and Richmond Hill raise funds and awareness for Inn From the Cold, and Blue Door Residents of our communities are preparing to dress in their warmest garments and hit the streets this month for the Coldest Night of the
- [Coldest Night of the Year will help raise funds, awareness for unhoused, services](https://bluedoor.ca/coldest-night-of-the-year-will-help-raise-funds-awareness-for-unhoused-services/) - Posted on: February 15th, 2024. By: Brock Weir, yahoonews.com, Original Article. Residents of our communities are preparing to dress in their warmest garments and hit the streets this month for the Coldest Night of the Year, an annual event designed to raise funds for and awareness of local programs that give a helping hand to
- ['NIMBYism at its worst': Aurora rejects men's shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/nimbyism-at-its-worst-aurora-rejects-mens-shelter/) - Posted on: February 14th, 2024. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. The proposed men’s shelter in south Aurora is dead, with councillors voting 4-3 to turn down the Region of York’s emergency and transitional housing project following a six-hour meeting on Feb. 13. Mayor Tom Mrakas and councillors John Gallo, Michael Thompson and Harold Kim
- [Aurora council rejects controversial shelter proposal by 4-3 vote](https://bluedoor.ca/aurora-council-rejects-controversial-shelter-proposal-by-4-3-vote/) - Posted on: February 14th, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley newmarkettoday.com, Original Article. 'It is disappointing this has polarized our community,' mayor says after hundreds flood town hall to debate 55-unit regional shelter for homeless Aurora council killed a proposed regional shelter project by a 4-3 vote after six hours of fierce debate at town hall Feb.
- ['Shelter from the freezing cold': York Region's Coldest Night of the Year walk Feb. 24 has only raised 55% of goal](https://bluedoor.ca/shelter-from-the-freezing-cold-york-regions-coldest-night-of-the-year-walk-feb-24-has-only-raised-55-of-goal/) - Posted on: February 13th, 2024. Posted by: Lisa Queen yorkregion.com, Original Article. With just days to go before the annual Coldest Night of the Year to support homeless people in York Region, just over half of the fundraising goal has been raised, according to Blue Door. Blue Door, the region’s largest emergency housing provider, is
- [York Regional Police, shelters agree to work together for investigations](https://bluedoor.ca/york-regional-police-shelters-agree-to-work-together-for-investigations/) - Posted on: February 13th, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley newmarkettoday.com, Original Article. 'We believe that all people regardless of their current living situation deserve fair and equitable service,' the updated memorandum of understanding states York Regional Police and housing service providers have reached a new agreement to outline how both sides operate during police investigations. The
- [Seeking Shelter in Aurora: Aurora Council Consider Proposal for Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Facility](https://bluedoor.ca/seeking-shelter-in-aurora-aurora-council-consider-proposal-for-emergency-shelter-and-transitional-housing-facility/) - Posted on: February 7th, 2024. Posted by: Lana Hall, NRU Publishing, Original Article. Posted with permission of the publisher of NRU Publishing Inc. Original article first appeared in Novae Res Urbis GTHA, Vol. 27, No. 6, Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
- [ROAD HOME: Views are mixed on whether homelessness can be solved](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-views-are-mixed-on-whether-homelessness-can-be-solved-2/) - Posted on: January 29th, 2024. Posted by: Michael Braithwaite newmarkettoday.com, Original Article. In this month's column, Blue Door CEO discusses strategies to tackle homelessness with experts from around the world Striking the headlines daily, the housing crisis has become top of mind for Canadians, putting pressure on politicians to make it a priority. Whether you
- ['See them for the humans they are': Advocates urge Aurora to approve controversial proposed men's shelter at Feb. 13 planning meeting](https://bluedoor.ca/see-them-for-the-humans-they-are-advocates-urge-aurora-to-approve-controversial-proposed-mens-shelter-at-feb-13-planning-meeting/) - Posted on: February 12th, 2024. Posted by: Lisa Queen yorkregion.com, Original Article. Worries include safety concerns, impact on environment and wildlife, declining property values. A year after Aurora residents packed the council chambers to debate a proposed shelter for homeless men, with many voicing concerns, advocates for the facility are hoping the time is right
- [York Region tries to sway neighbours of proposed Aurora shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-tries-to-sway-neighbours-of-proposed-aurora-shelter/) - Posted on: February 1st, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley thetrillium.ca, Original Article. Hundreds attend open house both for and against the proposed 55-unit emergency and transitional housing facility on Yonge Street Hundreds of residents for and against a proposed homeless shelter came to the Aurora library Jan. 29 to hear York Region’s pitch for the
- ['We can do better': Aurora mayor rejects proposed shelter location](https://bluedoor.ca/we-can-do-better-aurora-mayor-rejects-proposed-shelter-location/) - Posted on: February 10th, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley newmarkettoday.com, Original Article. Tom Mrakas posts, then deletes video suggesting a better location could be found for 55-unit facility ahead of Feb. 13 meeting Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas is standing by his criticism of a proposed new emergency shelter for homeless individuals despite deleting a video he posted
- [Blue Door, EllisDon seek design-builder for Newmarket project](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-views-are-mixed-on-whether-homelessness-can-be-solved/) - Posted on: January 9th, 2024. Posted by: DCN-JOC News Services canada.constructconnect.com, Original Article. NEWMARKET, ONT. — Blue Door, in partnership with EllisDon Community Builders, has asked for expressions of interest for design-builders to become involved in redeveloping a 100-year-old residence in Newmarket, Ont. to create a 14-unit, three-storey stacked townhouse. The project would create “dignified,
- ['Be the warmth:' Your help is needed to keep homeless out of the cold](https://bluedoor.ca/be-the-warmth-your-help-is-needed-to-keep-homeless-out-of-the-cold/) - Posted on: January 19th, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley newmarkettoday.com, Original Article. Inn From the Cold and Blue Door hosting annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraisers Feb. 24 in Newmarket and Richmond Hill You can support the fight against homelessness in our communities by joining the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser Feb. 24.
- [Workers at Aurora’s Construct have made the season warmer for seniors in need](https://bluedoor.ca/workers-at-auroras-construct-have-made-the-season-warmer-for-seniors-in-need/) - Posted on: December 21st, 2023. Posted by: Brock Weir pentictonherald.ca, Original Article. Tucked away on Earl Stewart Drive is a hive of activity called Construct, a social enterprise of Blue Door Shelters designed to give individuals a chance for meaningful work and to learn new skills in the trades. Some of their work has gone
- [Land trust 'piece of puzzle' to grow affordable housing in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/land-trust-piece-of-puzzle-to-grow-affordable-housing-in-york-region/) - Posted on: January 9th, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'Land trusts are instrumental in solving homelessness and creating affordable housing,' Blue Door CEO says of newly launched Housing for All Community Land Trust York Region housing charity Blue Door is creating a new land trust that seeks to acquire land for affordable housing. The Housing
- [Land trust 'piece of puzzle' to grow affordable housing in York](https://bluedoor.ca/land-trust-piece-of-puzzle-to-grow-affordable-housing-in-york/) - Posted on: January 14th, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley barrietoday.com, Original Article. 'Land trusts are instrumental in solving homelessness and creating affordable housing,' Blue Door CEO says of newly launched Housing for All Community Land Trust York Region housing charity Blue Door is creating a new land trust that seeks to acquire land for affordable housing. The Housing
- [Blue Door hopes to raise $150,000 for York Region homeless through Coldest Night of the Year walk Feb. 24](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-hopes-to-raise-150000-for-york-region-homeless-through-coldest-night-of-the-year-walk-feb-24/) - Posted on: January 10th, 2024. Posted by: Lisa Queen yorkregion.com, Original Article. 'Imagine if the only blanket you had was the fresh blanket of snow that piled on top of you as you tried to get some sleep' Frigid temperatures are here, winter weather warnings are being issued — now, imagine being homeless and facing
- [WHAT'S AHEAD: Housing to remain top challenge for Newmarket, York](https://bluedoor.ca/whats-ahead-housing-to-remain-top-challenge-for-newmarket-york/) - Posted on: January 2nd, 2024. Posted by: Joseph Quigley newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'All levels of government understand that we have to do more,' Newmarket mayor says, while noting progress made in 2023 Newmarket and York Region made significant steps on housing in 2023 but advocates and officials say there is plenty more work to be
- [Housing solutions for those in need](https://bluedoor.ca/housing-solutions-for-those-in-need/) - Posted on: December 14th, 2023. Posted by: YorkRegion Staff, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Blue Door Support Services provides housing, health and employment support for those experiencing homelessness in York and Durham regions With the economic challenges brought on by the pandemic, inflation, shortfalls in housing and social issues such as mental health problems being experienced by
- [ROAD HOME: Podcast highlights that 'home' isn't four walls and a roof](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-podcast-highlights-that-home-isnt-four-walls-and-a-roof/) - Posted on: December 18th, 2023. Posted by: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In this month's column, Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite asks you to really think about, 'What does home mean to you?' For the past four years, Blue Door and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness have been collaborating on the On The Way
- [Blue Door, EllisDon Community Builders partner to build affordable housing units in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-ellisdon-community-builders-partner-to-build-affordable-housing-units-in-newmarket/) - Posted on: January 2nd, 2024. Posted by: Simon Martine yorkregion.com, Original Article. 14-unit, 3-storey stacked townhouses being planned for Kevin's Place property Blue Door is stepping up to address the rising need for affordable housing in York Region. Together with EllisDon Community Builders, Blue Door is redeveloping a 100-year-old home on an underutilized property in
- [Hockey Helps the Homeless raises $270K for York Region charities](https://bluedoor.ca/hockey-helps-the-homeless-raises-270k-for-york-region-charities-2/) - Posted on: December 15th, 2023. Posted by: Joseph Quigley newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Blue Door and 360°kids to benefit from charity pro-am hockey tournament at Magna Centre in Newmarket UPDATE, 10:30 p.m.: Hockey Helps the Homeless confirmed that it would grant $270,000 to local beneficiaries based on funds raised. Eighteen teams participated in the Dec. 15 Magna
- [Hyundai Canada and partners raise funds to help prevent homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/hyundai-canada-and-partners-raise-funds-to-help-prevent-homelessness/) - Posted on: December 29th, 2023. Posted by: canadianautodealer.ca, Original Article. Hyundai Canada, Hyundai Capital Canada, CDK Global, and PBS Systems joined forces to raise $15,283 during the annual Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) tournament to support people experiencing homelessness in York Region, Ont. In a news release, Hyundai Canada said this was its second year
- [Coldest Night of the Year takes on 'cold reality' of homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/hockey-helps-the-homeless-raises-270k-for-york-region-charities/) - Posted on: December 17th, 2023. Posted by: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Sponsors, walkers needed for Feb. 24 fundraising walk that supports Blue Door and programs, aiming to raise $150,000. This winter, individuals experiencing homelessness need the community’s help more than ever. Blue Door programs such as the Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold are
- [Home Depot Orange Door Project supports Kevin's Place in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/home-depot-orange-door-project-supports-kevins-place-in-newmarket/) - Posted on: December 10th, 2023. Posted by: Newmarkettoday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Funds raised at the Newmarket, Aurora, Bradford Home Depot locations until Dec. 17 will support the redevelopment of the shelter to provide additional housing and support to youth experiencing homelessness On any given night, more than 300 individuals experience homelessness in York Region,
- [Blue Door shelters opens Newmarket duplex for vulnerable older men experiencing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-shelters-opens-newmarket-duplex-for-vulnerable-older-men-experiencing-homelessness/) - Posted on: December 7th, 2023. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Youth and adults in Construct employment program work on renovations Older men make up 60 per cent of York region’s homeless population, but often struggle to find services. Now, a new duplex in Newmarket is supporting five older men needing housing, thanks to the
- [ROAD HOME: CMHA partnership key in preventing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-cmha-partnership-key-in-preventing-homelessness/) - Posted on: November 29th, 2023. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In this month's column, Blue Door CEO highlights the link between homelessness and mental health, while sharing the impact and understanding that comes from his own mother's struggle with depression Mental health, for me, like so many, is deeply personal. Finding your mother face
- [Mental health advocates, partners recognized as 'beacons of light'](https://bluedoor.ca/mental-health-advocates-partners-recognized-as-beacons-of-light/) - Posted on: December 1st, 2023. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. More than 200 individuals and organizations are being recognized by Canadian Mental Health Association York Region and South Simcoe, including local advocate Judy Brunton and Blue Door's INNclusion program More than 200 individuals and organizations are being recognized for their contributions to the Canadian Mental
- ['Most challenging of times': With homelessness up, York Region's Blue Door asks residents to donate on Giving Tuesday](https://bluedoor.ca/most-challenging-of-times-with-homelessness-up-york-regions-blue-door-asks-residents-to-donate-on-giving-tuesday/) - Posted on: November 27th, 2023. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Out of the Cold program has been full every night since opening for the season in October After your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping is done, you may be looking for ways to help others. Blue Door is hoping residents will consider supporting
- [Pro-am tourney returns to Newmarket in battle against homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/pro-am-tourney-returns-to-newmarket-in-battle-against-homelessness/) - Posted on: November 25th, 2023. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Dec. 15 Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament at Magna Centre aims to raise more than $300,000 for Blue Door and 360°kids Hundreds of residents and more than 15 NHL and Olympian alumni are taking to the ice to help prevent and end homelessness in York Region.
- [Blue Door opening supportive housing for senior men in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-opening-supportive-housing-for-senior-men-in-newmarket/) - Posted on: November 26th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. A new supportive housing facility in Newmarket will help transition senior men from the streets to more permanent housing. Housing charity Blue Door unveiled the newly renovated house for its Forward program, which seeks to provide tailored support for up to five senior men at a time
- [Newmarket charities seek your support on Giving Tuesday](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-charities-seek-your-support-on-giving-tuesday/) - Posted on: November 27th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Organizations throughout town and York Region are making pleas for support this Giving Tuesday Nov. 28. The holiday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday encourages people to do something generous after spending on the weekend sales. Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation is one of
- [York Region homeless population projected to reach more than 2,000](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-homeless-population-projected-to-reach-more-than-2000/) - Posted on: November 23rd, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'We will do better,' York Region chair says as non-profits seek stronger action to address rising homelessness. York Region’s homeless population could grow from about 1,300 today to more than 2,000 in the next five years, according to new forecasting by data company Helpseeker.
- [York Region Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament set for Dec. 15](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-hockey-helps-the-homeless-tournament-set-for-dec-15/) - Posted on: November 20th, 2023. By: Simon Martin, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Join the hundreds of York Region residents, and more than 15 NHL and Olympian alumni, who will rally together for the annual pro-am Hockey Helps the Homeless Dec. 15. The event pro-am returns to the Magna Centre in Newmarket and gives hockey enthusiasts an
- [Take a tour of 6 holiday homes, while supporting community's homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/take-a-tour-of-6-holiday-homes-while-supporting-communitys-homeless/) - Posted on: November 13th, 2023. By: Brock Weir, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Homes in Aurora, Newmarket, King, Stouffville have been transformed into winter wonderlands for the Holiday Home Tour and boutique hosted by Pickering College Nov. 17 and 18, supporting Blue Door and Leeder Place family shelter Homes in Aurora, Newmarket, King and Stouffville are in
- [PURSUIT: 'Average Joes,' former NHLers take to ice for Hockey Helps the Homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/pursuit-average-joes-former-nhlers-take-to-ice-for-hockey-helps-the-homeless/) - Posted on: November 13th, 2023. By: Connor Lamont, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. This year, a record 18 teams will participate in the Dec. 15 York Region tournament at the Magna Centre in Newmarket, with the hope of exceeding the $200,000 raised at last year’s event for 360kids and Blue Door Circle Dec. 15 on your calendar hockey fans!
- [Best of Aurora Business celebrated at Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards](https://bluedoor.ca/best-of-aurora-business-celebrated-at-chambers-business-excellence-awards/) - Posted on: October 26th, 2023. By: Brock Weir, pentictionherald.ca, Original Article. The best of Aurora’s business community came together to celebrate their own last Wednesday night as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Business Excellence Awards and Celebration. Emceed by Steve Falk, it was an evening to recognize outstanding businesses large and small,
- [ROAD HOME: Broken system pushing food bank usage to all-time high](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-broken-system-pushing-food-bank-usage-to-all-time-high/) - Posted on: October 17th, 2023. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In this month's column, Blue Door CEO says the answer to addressing food insecurity lies in affordable housing A record-breaking number of individuals and families are accessing food banks across Canada. While we should absolutely support our local food banks in full force, the
- [Blue Door selected as service operator for Beaverton Transitional Supportive Housing](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-selected-as-service-operator-for-beaverton-transitional-supportive-housing/) - Posted on: September 26th, 2023. By: The Regional Municipality of Durham Staff, durham.ca, Original Article. Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has selected Blue Door as the service operator for the Beaverton Transitional Supportive Housing residence, through a comprehensive Expression of Interest process. With experience launching, operating, and scaling four transitional supportive housing programs, Blue Door
- [ROAD HOME: It's time to stop 'reacting' to homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-its-time-to-stop-reacting-to-homelessness/) - Posted on: September 20th, 2023. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In this month's column, Blue Door CEO says programs that prioritize and strategically pour resources into preventing homelessness come at a fraction of the cost As a preventive measure for our health, we are encouraged to visit our doctor for a yearly checkup. Similarly,
- ['On the streets, abandoned': Ontario families fight to help loved ones with serious mental illness](https://bluedoor.ca/on-the-streets-abandoned-ontario-families-fight-to-help-loved-ones-with-serious-mental-illness/) - Posted on: August 31st, 2023. By: Kim Zarzour, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Has the pendulum swung too far? “We are literally leaving these people to suffer and die on the streets alone. We should be ashamed of ourselves.” Jackie Kalia is incensed. As a mother of two adult children with schizophrenia, she is tuned into the
- [WHEN ENDS DON'T MEET: Living in a tent disturbing reality of growing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/when-ends-dont-meet-living-in-a-tent-disturbing-reality-of-growing-homelessness/) - Posted on: August 24th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'We don’t go in ... with the intent to criminalize, to enforce. We go in with the intent to understand, to listen and to support,' says homelessness director about York Region's approach to encampments When Ends Don't Meet is a regular NewmarketToday series highlighting issues
- ['It's brutal out there': Newmarket mayor spearheads new land trust for affordable housing in public hands](https://bluedoor.ca/its-brutal-out-there-newmarket-mayor-spearheads-new-land-trust-for-affordable-housing-in-public-hands/) - Posted on: August 21st, 2023. Posted by: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. 'We know the private market is not going to solve the housing problem,' United Way Vice-President says Gary Collier rented an affordable room in a Richmond Hill basement for four years until the landlord evicted the tenants to increase the prices for new
- [ROAD HOME: Innovative partnership turns vacant home into affordable housing](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-innovative-partnership-turns-vacant-home-into-affordable-housing/) - Posted on: August 12, 2023. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'In a housing and homelessness crisis, no house should be vacant for years while our children, neighbours, and aging parents are forced to sleep on the street,' says Blue Door CEO of partnership with Parks Canada With Canada welcoming refugees, I think of all
- [Warning From Police After Three Die of Overdose](https://bluedoor.ca/warning-from-police-after-three-die-of-overdose/) - Posted on: May 1st, 2023. By: CTV News, ctvnews.ca, Original Article. Listen to the segment here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2677753
- [Road Home: We need to find a path forward on encampments](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-we-need-to-find-a-path-forward-on-encampments/) - Until there are better options for housing, we need to work with encampments to keep them safe and supported, says Blue Door CEO in this month's column.
- [Transformative $1.6 million funding enables Blue Door to purchase a fourplex](https://bluedoor.ca/transformative-1-6-million-funding-enables-blue-door-to-purchase-a-fourplex/) - This transformative $1.6 million funding from United Way Greater Toronto and the Government of Canada, through Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy, enabled Blue Door to purchase a fourplex to support senior men experiencing homelessness and women escaping domestic violence.
- [Construct – skills training for people facing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/construct-skills-training-for-people-facing-homelessness/) - Posted by: Blue Door Staff, onrichmondhill.com, Original Article. an example of really helping those who need help Construct has opened a brand-new training facility and is celebrating two years of delivering rapid on-the-job skills training to propel vulnerable trainees facing homelessness into secure, long-term, well-paying careers in the construction trades. Since launching in 2020, Construct has
- [Coldest Night of Year helps Blue Door fight homelessness, poverty](https://bluedoor.ca/coldest-night-of-year-helps-blue-door-fight-homelessness-poverty/) - Posted on: January 22nd, 2023. By: BradfordToday Staff, bradfordtoday.ca, Original Article. Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold relies on community support of Feb. 25 walk in Richmond Hill to continue providing winter refuge and warm meals to those in need Jessica arrived in Canada six months ago claiming refugee status. Last November, she was let
- [Proposed men’s shelter in Aurora sparks heated words, concern and empathy](https://bluedoor.ca/proposed-mens-shelter-in-aurora-sparks-heated-words-concern-and-empathy/) - Posted: January 26th, 2023. By: Melissa Wallace, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Emergency and transitional site was selected due to its proximity to services, accessibility via transit, Blue Door CEO says. Community members packed Aurora Town Hall on Jan. 24 regarding a proposed men’s emergency and transitional housing facility at 14452 Yonge St., south of Henderson Drive,
- [New Newmarket housing to support seniors escaping domestic violence](https://bluedoor.ca/new-newmarket-housing-to-support-seniors-escaping-domestic-violence/) - Posted on: August 2nd, 2023. By: Rob Paul, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. United Way and federal government are providing $1.6 million in funding for Blue Door to purchase a fourplex in Newmarket to support individuals experiencing homelessness United Way Greater Toronto and the federal government are providing $1.6 million for Blue Door to purchase a fourplex
- [Anne Chery, Blue Doors Volunteer highlighted in City Life Magazine](https://bluedoor.ca/anne-chery-blue-doors-volunteer-highlighted-in-city-life-magazine/) - Download the print-friendly PDF here. After retiring from a career in health services, Anne Chery, 63, followed in her family’s altruistic footsteps by volunteering her time in the donations room at Blue Door, a safe haven for women, men and children who are homeless or are at risk of losing their homes. As the only
- [Aurora friends carol for cans](https://bluedoor.ca/aurora-friends-carol-for-cans/) - Read the full article at yorkregion.com. Download the print-friendly PDF here. Christmas will come early for the Blue Door thanks to three Aurora youth. Mckenna Burt, Emily Melissas and Sophia Purcell will be going door-to-door until Dec. 11 dressed in Santa hats and aprons singing a carol in exchange for donations of non-perishable food items,
- [Think homelessness is an urban-only problem? Think again](https://bluedoor.ca/think-homelessness-is-an-urban-only-problem-think-again/) - In the suburbs, homelessness is often hidden from view—or ignored. But it’s a large and growing problem BY KATHRYN HAYWARD For the last two months of her pregnancy, Kristen Johnston had a different kind of morning sickness. The year 2015 had started on a grim note and almost every day would begin the same way—she’d
- [CityNews story on Blue Door](https://bluedoor.ca/citynews-story-on-blue-door/) - "Blue Door providing emergency housing for families" Click link below https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2019/09/05/blue-door-providing-emergency-shelter-for-families/
- [Social service workers honoured at Bhayana Family Foundation Awards](https://bluedoor.ca/social-service-workers-honoured-at-bhayana-family-foundation-awards/) - Read the full article at yorkregion.com. Download the print-friendly PDF here. Frontline York Region social service workers were recognized for their dedicated efforts at the second annual Bhayana Family Foundation Awards in Vaughan Friday. Three outstanding individuals and one team from United Way York Region partner agencies were honoured at Vaughan City Hall. The foundation
- [York Region Youth Shelter celebrates ‘new look’ with open house](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-youth-shelter-celebrates-new-look-with-an-open-house/) - Read the full article at United Way Toronto & York Region. Download the print-friendly PDF here. On August 14th, representatives from United Way York Region joined community partners, and staff of York Region Youth Shelter as they collectively celebrated International Youth Day by unveiling the shelter’s newly renovated space. “York Region Youth Shelter is located
- [Newmarket youth shelter named after 'privileged white guy'](https://bluedoor.ca/1610-2/) - Sep 25, 2017 by Lisa Queen Newmarket Era With his parents welcoming about 100 foster children into their home as he was growing up, Kevin Kennedy has always been aware of the struggles facing vulnerable youngsters. It’s that understanding that inspired his career in social work. While at Seneca College in 1989, he did a placement with Blue
- ['No one works harder than a crackhead': York Region podcast explores homeless issues](https://bluedoor.ca/no-one-works-harder-than-a-crackhead-york-region-podcast-explores-homeless-issues/) - By Kim Zarzour YorkRegion.com Author Jesse Thistle appears on Blue Door's inaugural podcast. “I’m just glad to be alive. I wasn’t supposed to make it this far.” With those powerful words, Jesse Thistle — hustler and crackhead, professor and author — launched a new podcast this week, Out of the Blue, created by York Region’s
- [‘We’re no different’: York Region shelter encourages homeless to vote in federal election](https://bluedoor.ca/were-no-different/) - By Caryn Lieberman Global News Posted October 16, 2019 4:57 pm Updated October 17, 2019 11:20 am After spending months in a shelter in York Region, an expectant mother of three Melissa Jones is settling into a new apartment. “It is so difficult to find an apartment it has taken me almost a year,” said Jones. Without the
- [New police station, manufacturing summit among highlights of new year for Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/new-police-station-manufacturing-summit-among-highlights-of-new-year-for-newmarket/) - Newmarket Today Article Jan 3, 2020 4:48 PM By: Kim Champion New police station, manufacturing summit among highlights of new year for Newmarket Also coming in 2020 is a new way to dispute parking tickets, new look for Blue Door With the new year comes new plans and initiatives for Newmarket. NewmarketToday talked to some
- [Newmarket charities surprised by cash gift from The Renoir residents](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-charities-surprised-by-cash-gift-from-the-renoir-residents/) - Blue Door, Inn from the Cold, and Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers are all benefactors of Christmas bazaar donations Jan 22, 2020 12:25 PM By: Kim Champion Three Newmarket charities are each $1,500 richer, thanks to the generosity of The Renoir retirement home residents. Members of the residents’ council charity committee yesterday presented the proceeds of
- [It's game on for Coldest Night of the Year fundraising challenge](https://bluedoor.ca/its-game-on-for-coldest-night-of-the-year-fundraising-challenge/) - Newmarket's Mayor John Taylor is well in the lead in the race with Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite to raise money to help the homeless Feb 21, 2020 1:37 PM By: Kim Champion There’s nothing like a friendly challenge to fire up fundraising, and the one thrown down to Mayor John Taylor for tomorrow's Coldest
- ['Never have I been so worried for people who are homeless': Blue Door launches COVID-19 crisis fund](https://bluedoor.ca/never-have-i-been-so-worried-for-people-who-are-homeless-blue-door-launches-covid-19-crisis-fund/) - Cost of 3 square meals, snacks a day before COVID-19? $5.50; Now? It's $20 Mar 28, 2020 8:00 AM By: Kim Champion Not only is the recent upending of the economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic breaking the bank for some in Newmarket, but you can also add broken hearts to the list of upsets. As the leader
- [York Region homeless have a new place to go during coronavirus pandemic](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-homeless-have-a-new-place-to-go-during-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Emergency housing gets self-isolation shelter near Newmarket Mar 29, 2020 by Kim Zarzour YorkRegion.com Homeless people in York Region who need to be self-isolated because of COVID-19 now have a place to go. Leeder Place, a family shelter in East Gwillimbury, is being retrofitted to provide 15 self-contained units during the novel coronavirus pandemic. “This is for people
- [York Region landlords asked to help during coronavirus crisis](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-landlords-asked-to-help-during-coronavirus-crisis/) - Blue Door makes appeal for affordable housing amid COVID-19 pandemic Apr 26, 2020 by Kim Zarzour YorkRegion.com This can be a tough time for York Region landlords looking for tenants during the COVID-19 crisis. It’s also a tough time for people living in emergency housing, trying to physically distance themselves in a pandemic. Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite
- [Blue Door Shelters gets a new name](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-shelters-gets-a-new-name/) - Blue Door Shelters will now be known as Blue Door Support Services Jun 25, 2020 By: BradfordToday Staff Blue Door Shelters is getting a name change. Effective Friday, June 26, 2020, Blue Door Shelters will be publicly changed to Blue Door Support Services, operating as “Blue Door”. Removing the word “shelters” from their name reflects their continued
- [Newmarket may be home to first supportive housing for LGBTQ2S youth](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-may-be-home-to-first-supportive-housing-for-lgbtq2s-youth/) - Home similar to Toronto's Sprott House to service teens and young adults in York Region, South Simcoe Jul 13, 2020 by Kim Zarzour It’s tough being young and homeless; tougher still if you’re LGBTQ2S, and if you’re in York Region, you may face it tougher than most. That’s why Michael Braithwaite, CEO of Blue Door, has embarked
- [Newmarket's BYD donates PPE to youth shelter, town](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarkets-byd-donates-ppe-to-youth-shelter-town/) - Aug 4, 2020 6:15 PM By: Debora Kelly Article Here Thousands of surgical masks and hundreds of litres of hand sanitizer were donated Electric bus company BYD Canada donated thousands of surgical masks and hundreds of litres of hand sanitizer to Kevin's Place youth shelter and the Town of Newmarket today. The Newmarket-based firm provided the shelter
- [Unique vending machine provides essentials](https://bluedoor.ca/unique-vending-machine-provides-essentials/) - [fusion_text] Aug 29, 2020 By: Lexy Benedict Article Here[/fusion_text][imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2024540&binId=1.1272429&playlistPageNum=1#_gus&_gucid=&_gup=Facebook&_gsc=OTyfA3B” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] [/imageframe]
- [Unique partnership builds a home – and future – for Markham's homeless and marginalized](https://bluedoor.ca/unique-partnership-builds-a-home-and-future-for-markhams-homeless-and-marginalized/) - August 31, 2020 by Kim Zarzour Article Here It was a house that needed a lot of love. Now it’s a home that’s ready to be lived in. Aug. 27 was the grand opening of the once-vacant and derelict four-bedroom home on Elgin Mills Road East in Markham. The house represents a pioneering new approach
- [Parks Canada and a local shelter converting vacant building into rent-free housing](https://bluedoor.ca/parks-canada-and-a-local-shelter-converting-vacant-building-into-rent-free-housing/) - [fusion_text] September 9, 2020 By: Ben Mulroney Article Here[/fusion_text][imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T9MS64t0Ic” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] [/imageframe]
- [York Region 'business with a heart' trains builders — and builds lives](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-business-with-a-heart-trains-builders-and-builds-lives/) - August 31, 2020 by Kim Zarzour Article Here Blue Door's new construction training program combats homelessness There’s an old saying: give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a life. A new initiative in York Region is putting that philosophy to
- [Group struggling to find place to rent for LGBTQ2S youth](https://bluedoor.ca/group-struggling-to-find-place-to-rent-for-lgbtq2s-youth/) - [fusion_text] October 23, 2020 By: Audra Brown Video Here News segment on how Blue Door staff are struggling to find a place to rent for their new LGBTQ2S program. This program assists LGBTQ2S youth by providing transitional housing services.[/fusion_text][imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2020/10/23/group-struggling-to-find-place-to-rent-for-lgbtq2s-youth/?fbclid=IwAR2ztMWyPRb1kHXus_DxAgfQbP5mlmJYr8IVpoH0wa84nmvV8F0t9hZtF-0″ linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no”
- [Creating Healthy Living Environments for Queer, Trans Youth](https://bluedoor.ca/creating-healthy-living-environments-for-queer-trans-youth/) - [fusion_text] November 12, 2020 By: Alex Cheung https://www.yorkregion.com/opinion-story/10234924-creating-healthy-living-environments-for-queer-trans-youth/ “Imagine having a place to call home where you can feel safe and secure. A place where you can navigate through your own unique life experiences and are allowed the time to mature and foster a sense of independence. This is rarely the narrative for queer and
- [200 Doors Campaign aims to find homes for 200 vulnerable residents](https://bluedoor.ca/200-doors-campaign-aims-to-find-homes-for-200-vulnerable-residents/) - Dec 2, 2020 By: NewmarketToday Staff https://www.yorkregion.com/opinion-story/10234924-creating-healthy-living-environments-for-queer-trans-youth/ “Imagine having a place to call home where you can feel safe and secure. A place where you can navigate through your own unique life experiences and are allowed the time to mature and foster a sense of independence. This is rarely the narrative for queer and trans youth
- [Blue Door launches INNclusion program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth](https://bluedoor.ca/https-www-bradfordtoday-ca-local-news-blue-door-launches-innclusion-program-for-2slgbtq-youth-3282505/) - A first in York Region, the program will provide housing for four youth who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ Jan 23, 2021 6:00 PM By: BradfordToday Staff, Blue Door launches INNclusion program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth - BradfordToday.ca NEWS RELEASE BLUE DOOR ****************************** Blue Door is excited to announce the launch of the new INNclusion 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Supportive Housing Program,
- [Unique housing program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/unique-housing-program-for-2slgbtq-youth-experiencing-homelessness/) - [fusion_text] January 25, 2021 By: Audra Brown, Unique housing program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness (citynews.ca) A first of its kind for LGBTQ youth. Audra Brown has more on the unique housing that’s helping combat homelessness.[/fusion_text][imageframe lightbox=”no” lightbox_image=”” style_type=”none” hover_type=”zoomin” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”center” link=”https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2021/01/25/unique-housing-program-for-2slgbtq-youth-experiencing-homelessness/” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” hide_on_mobile=”no” class=”” id=””] [/imageframe]
- [Coldest Night raises $162K for Blue Door, Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold](https://bluedoor.ca/coldest-night-raises-162k-for-blue-door-mosaic-interfaith-out-of-the-cold/) - More than 600 walkers raised nearly double the goal to support vulnerable people in emergency housing and to help them find secure, safe housing Feb 27, 2021 12:30 PM By: NewmarketToday Staff, Coldest Night raises $162K for Blue Door, Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold - NewmarketToday.ca Photo by Chris Robart NEWS RELEASE BLUE DOOR/MOSAIC INTERFAITH *************************
- [On The Way Home podcast offers hope for ending homelessness in Canada](https://bluedoor.ca/on-the-way-home-podcast-offers-hope-for-ending-homelessness-in-canada/) - 'We really want to make it an accessible conversation because the end game is ending homelessness, and that really takes every Canadian to do,' co-host says April 7, 2021 By: Connor Lamont at NewmarketToday , Original Article The belief that a future without homelessness is attainable in Canada is the passion that fuels a
- [Affordable, transitional housing coming to East Gwillimbury, Georgina](https://bluedoor.ca/affordable-transitional-housing-coming-to-east-gwillimbury-georgina/) - Province invests $7.3M for affordable housing units at Blue Door, Sutton Youth Shelter April 8, 2021 By: Amanda Persico at Georgina Advocate , Original Article The province is investing in York Region’s transitional housing lot. Through the social services relief fund, the province is providing $7.3 million to build 24 modular transitional housing units in
- [Newmarket man marks first day of Ramadan with donation to aid persons experiencing homelessness in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-man-marks-first-day-of-ramadan-with-donation-to-aid-persons-experiencing-homelessness-in-york-region/) - 'I just wanted to do my part, as a Muslim, to give back during this holy month' April 15, 2021 By: Lisa Queen at Newmarket Era, Original Article As an act of giving on the first day of Ramadan, April 13, Newmarket resident Wasim Jarrah donated $2,000 to Blue Door, which provides transitional housing programs
- [Finding their way home: First LGBTQ2S youth housing comes to Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/finding-their-way-home-first-lgbtq2s-youth-housing-comes-to-newmarket/) - INNclusion is a transitional home that helps at-risk youth avoid homelessness April 19, 2021 By: Kim Zarzour at YorkRegion.com, Original Article When Jacob Gal’s parents told him to “get out,” he had no idea where he was going. It had been months of conflict as the teenaged Gal stumbled through the painful process of growing
- [Blue Door, Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold merge to strengthen services to York Region's homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-mosaic-interfaith-out-of-the-cold-merge-to-strengthen-services-to-york-regions-homeless/) - April 30th, 2021. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The collaboration is critical in terms of quality of care, outcomes, value for money, learning and innovation, say organizations' leaders BlueDoor As of May 1, 2021, Blue Door and Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold will officially be merged.Blue Door and Mosaic Interfaith Out of the
- [Blue Door, Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold merge to strengthen supports for homelessness in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-mosaic-interfaith-out-of-the-cold-merge-to-strengthen-supports-for-homelessness-in-york-region/) - The merge takes effect on May 1 April 30, 2021 By: Aileen Zangouei, Richmond Hill Liberal, Original Article Blue Door and Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold are merging together on May 1 to help better support people in York Region who are, or are facing homelessness. According to an April 30 media release from Blue
- [‘Degrassi’ Stars Adamo Ruggiero And Ana Golja Look Back On Playing 2SLGBTQ+ Characters On-Screen](https://bluedoor.ca/degrassi-stars-adamo-ruggiero-and-ana-golja-look-back-on-playing-2slgbtq-characters-on-screen/) - June 23, 2021, By: Alyssa Croezen, ET Canada, Original Article Watch the full conversation with Ruggiero and Golja. In honour of Pride month, ET Canada’s Carlos Bustamante joined former “Degrassi” stars Adamo Ruggiero and Ana Golja to reflect on their 2SLGBTQ+ roles they played on the iconic Canadian series, as part of an initiative that supports
- [Home Depot Canada Foundation, Blue Door merge to help homeless youth establish careers in trades](https://bluedoor.ca/home-depot-canada-foundation-blue-door-merge-to-help-homeless-youth-establish-careers-in-trades/) - September 28, 2021, By: Aileen Zangouei, YorkRegion.com, Original Article The Home Depot Canada Foundation (HDCF) has launched TradeWorx, in partnership with Blue Door, to help youth experiencing homelessness establish careers in the skilled trades. The HDCF is a Canadian registered charity that was incepted in 2009 and is committed to preventing and ending youth homelessness in
- [Beyond Toronto's borders, homeless means living in the woods](https://bluedoor.ca/beyond-torontos-borders-homeless-means-living-in-the-woods/) - Read the full article at CBC. Download the print-friendly PDF here. Vance Patterson knows the secret places where men who aren't ready to get help with their problems hide. He knows these desperate places, located in wooded areas outside Toronto, because he used to hide there as well. Patterson was part of the geographic shift of
- [Get ready for a full month of Blues as Aurora Winter Blues Fest grows](https://bluedoor.ca/get-ready-for-a-full-month-of-blues-as-aurora-winter-blues-fest-grows/) - Get ready for a full month of Blues as Aurora Winter Blues Fest grow By Brock Weir In February, where the days are short, the nights are long, and the flying snow gets everyone a little bit down, Aurora will have more reasons than ever before to sing the blues as the Aurora Winter Blues
- ['Asking for a little faith': Landlords join campaign to house 200 homeless individuals](https://bluedoor.ca/asking-for-a-little-faith-landlords-join-campaign-to-house-200-homeless-individuals/) - Dec 19, 2020 8:00 AM Since launching this month, the 200 Doors campaign has found apartments for more than 100 people able to pay market-value rent, Blue Door CEO says Two weeks in, Blue Door's campaign to get at least 200 local landlords to agree to rent apartments to individuals struggling with homelessness is already more
- [Ahmadiyya Muslim Women cheer Newmarket shelter clients with pizza delivery](https://bluedoor.ca/ahmadiyya-muslim-women-cheer-newmarket-shelter-clients-with-pizza-delivery/) - Jan 28, 2021 by Alan S. Hale, Ahmadiyya Muslim Women cheer Newmarket shelter clients with pizza delivery - NewmarketToday.ca 'The pandemic is a golden opportunity for us to help serve humanity,' says Riffat Hina, women's association president Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association recently made personal delivery of pizza and other gifts to a Blue
- [Public invited to celebrate Blue Door's 40th anniversary](https://bluedoor.ca/public-invited-to-celebrate-blue-doors-40th-anniversary/) - Posted: August 15th, 2022. By: Bradford Today Staff, bradfordtoday.ca, Original Article. Shelter hosting Doors Unlocked on Aug. 27, featuring music, food, auctions and more Often hidden and out of sight, homelessness is an ongoing crisis in York Region. Every day, roughly 1,500 individuals are sleeping on the streets, in tents, couch surfing, or sleeping in
- [Overpowering odour: Blue Door CEO takes stinky fish challenge](https://bluedoor.ca/overpowering-odour-blue-door-ceo-takes-stinky-fish-challenge/) - Posted on: March 11th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, bradfordtoday.ca, Original Article. 'It really is just a mental game, have to overcome it. I’d do it every day if people would pay to support ending homelessness,' says Blue Door CEO Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite was thrilled by the community support for the Coldest Night of
- ['Finally, there's some action': Long-awaited provincial decision allows Newmarket and Aurora future growth](https://bluedoor.ca/finally-theres-some-action-long-awaited-provincial-decision-allows-newmarket-and-aurora-future-growth/) - Posted on: November 7th, 2022. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Mayors upset provincially mandated $100 million spent on rejected Lake Simcoe project won't be reimbursed Even as they gnash their teeth over the provincial government’s years of foot-dragging and wait for more details moving forward, Newmarket and Aurora officials are relieved Queen’s Park has
- [‘The need is higher than ever’](https://bluedoor.ca/the-need-is-higher-than-ever/) - Posted on: November 11th, 2022. By: Vawn Himmelsbach, thestar.com, Original Article. The Greater Toronto Area is facing a housing crisis. Home prices are at record highs and rent is increasing at a pace that — combined with a steep increase in the cost of living — is making it difficult for many residents to make
- [Newmarket grappling with rise in homelessness, encampments](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-grappling-with-rise-in-homelessness-encampments/) - Posted: November 12th, 2022. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Mayor says no doubt summer marked "the highest level of homelessness in our community" Newmarket resident Yalda Sarwar's daily commute has involved seeing more people experiencing homelessness of late. Taking the GO train from Newmarket, she said she has noticed an upturn in the number of
- [Newmarket and Aurora organizations that support caring communities honoured with Queen's Jubilee Pins](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-and-aurora-organizations-that-support-caring-communities-honoured-with-queens-jubilee-pins/) - Posted on: November 16th, 2022. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Awards ceremony held at Aurora Legion Community organizations and associations who make Newmarket and Aurora caring and compassionate places to be have been recognized for their caring spirits. Newmarket-Aurora MP Tony Van Bynen presented the groups with Queen’s Jubilee Pins Nov. 8 at the
- [Newmarket agencies serving community's most vulnerable need new socks, mittens, hats, underwear](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-agencies-serving-communitys-most-vulnerable-need-new-socks-mittens-hats-underwear/) - Posted on: November 21st, 2022. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Community Living, Inn from the Cold and Blue Door Shelter need donations by Dec. 20 You can help keep some of our most vulnerable residents a little warmer this winter. Community Living Central York, which provides services for people with intellectual disabilities from Newmarket,
- [Blue Door Gives Dignity with GivingTuesday Campaign](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-gives-dignity-with-givingtuesday-campaign/) - Posted on: November 17th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff, Featured in Newmarket Era, Markham Economist and Sun, Vaughan Citizen. During the pandemic, Blue Door saw an influx of people who were experiencing homelessness, and often their situation left them feeling like there was no hope. Blue Door has recently announced that it will be continuing
- [Blue Door aims to raise $40K for GivingTuesday on Nov. 29](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-aims-to-raise-40k-for-givingtuesday-on-nov-29/) - Posted on: November 25th, 2022. By: Simon Martin, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Blue Door’s campaign started Tuesday, Nov. 22 During the pandemic and over the past year with rising costs, Blue Door has seen an influx of people experiencing homelessness, and often their situation leaves them feeling like there is no hope. "While the rapidly changing
- [East Gwillimbury annual Toy and Food Drive taking donations until Dec. 16](https://bluedoor.ca/east-gwillimbury-annual-toy-and-food-drive-taking-donations-until-dec-16/) - Posted on: November 27th, 2022. By: Simon Martin, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Drop-off location includes fire stations, library branches and the Civic Centre The Town of East Gwillimbury's annual Toy and Food Drive is here. Donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards, new unwrapped toys, toiletries and more are being accepted from Monday, Nov. 21 to
- [Blue Door counting on Coldest Night to fix 'not enough funding'](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-counting-on-coldest-night-to-fix-not-enough-funding/) - Posted on: December 2nd, 2022. By: Elizabeth Keith, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. You can register now for the annual walk, this year on Feb. 25, that is Blue Door's signature fundraiser of the year Blue Door is preparing for the Coldest Night of the Year in February. It is the organization's signature fundraiser of the year
- [As York Region's homelessness crisis worsens, you can now register for Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser](https://bluedoor.ca/as-york-regions-homelessness-crisis-worsens-you-can-now-register-for-coldest-night-of-the-year-fundraiser/) - Posted on: December 1st, 2022. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. People experiencing homelessness 'disproportionately impacted' by pandemic, according to Blue Door Homelessness in York Region is often a hidden problem, but on any given night, about 500 people sleep in tents or cars, on someone’s couch or on the streets. And the homelessness crisis
- [Hockey fighting York Region homelessness, raises over $290,000](https://bluedoor.ca/hockey-fighting-york-region-homelessness-raises-over-290000/) - Posted on: December 7th, 2022. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Pros to play along fundraisers at the Magna Centre Dec. 9 York Region hockey enthusiasts have banded together to raise more than $290,000 to combat homelessness. The annual Hockey Helps the Homeless event is returning to Newmarket Dec. 9, with 16 teams fundraising for
- [Laying the Groundwork for Success](https://bluedoor.ca/laying-the-groundwork-for-success/) - Posted on: December 8th, 2022. By: Veronica Stone, procore.com, Original Article. Procore set out to find the companies, projects and individuals that stood out for their bold achievements in construction. Among the 27 outstanding finalists selected, nine were named winners of the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards. This article is the fifth in a nine-part series spotlighting
- [How to help those experiencing homelessness in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/how-to-help-those-experiencing-homelessness-in-newmarket/) - Posted on: December 13th, 2022. By: Elizabeth Keith, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. As temperatures drop, there are ways residents can help support those experiencing homeless in Newmarket As the temperature drops, some Newmarket residents have turned to social media asking what they can do to help those experiencing homelessness this winter. There are a number of
- [Blue Door's Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk returns in 2023](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-coldest-night-of-the-year-fundraising-walk-returns-in-2023/) - Posted on: December 14th, 2022. By: Simon Martin, thestar.com, Original Article. The walk will raise money for Blue Door and its Out of the Cold program After a two-year hiatus, the Blue Door Shelter's Coldest Night of the Year is back in 2023. Blue Door will be hosting the event at the Toronto Montessori School
- [Blue Door construction program launches new class space](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-construction-program-launches-new-class-space/) - Posted on: December 16th 2022. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Construct reaches two years of supporting, teaching people to get into the trades The housing charity Blue Door celebrated as its signature trades training program stepped into a new space and reached its second anniversary. Dignitaries, partners and students gathered at the new location
- [Blue Door proposing new transitional housing in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-proposing-new-transitional-housing-in-newmarket/) - Posted on: January 10th, 2023, By: Joseph Quigley, newmarketoday.ca, Original Article. 'If we look at our purpose, whom we serve and what we’re trying to do, it’s almost a disservice not to do more with the land,” says CEO of existing youth facility on Gorham Emergency housing provider Blue Door proposes to build a new
- [12th Annual Coldest Night of the Year Event](https://bluedoor.ca/12th-annual-coldest-night-of-the-year-event/) - Posted on: January 12th, 2023. By: Blue Door Staff, Featured in: Newmarket Era, Vaughan Citizen, and Markham Economist. Blue Door is gearing up to put on their toques and get outside for the 12th annual Coldest Night of the Year. The Coldest Night of the Year is a nationwide event where Canadians step outside of
- [York Region issues alert for weekend cold snap](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-issues-alert-for-weekend-cold-snap/) - Posted on: January 13th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Newmarket warming centres open at Magna Centre and Ray Twinney Recreation Complex York Region has announced a cold weather alert in effect for Jan. 13 and 14 as a cold snap hits the area. The alert comes with Environment Canada forecasting lows of -13
- [What's Coming Up at Council: Dismantling anti-Black racism, new church](https://bluedoor.ca/whats-coming-up-at-council-dismantling-anti-black-racism-new-church/) - Posted on: January 13th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Newmarket council set to approve new plan, also considering development projects for Blue Door, Coptic Orthodox church The Town of Newmarket is set to adopt a plan to dismantle anti-Black racism in the municipality and community. Town council will review the plan coming forward
- [Blue Door's 2021 Holiday Campaign urgently needs donations to help people experiencing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-2021-holiday-campaign-urgently-needs-donations-to-help-people-experiencing-homelessness/) - December 22nd, 2021. By: Aileen Zangouei, YorkRegion.com. Original Article. BlueDoor Warm winter coats, clothing, footwear are some of the most urgently needed items right now. BlueDoor The Christmas wish of someone experiencing homelessness is this: a home, an apartment, four walls and a roof to keep them safe during these tough times. Blue Door's 2021
- [Blue Door’s Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold program continues to offer safe refuge amid deep freeze.](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-mosaic-interfaith-out-of-the-cold-program-continues-to-offer-safe-refuge-amid-deep-freeze/) - February 10th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff, starmetrolandmedia.com, Original Article. Featured in Richmond Hill Liberal, Thornhill Liberal and Markham Economist and Sun. Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold, now a program of Blue Door, has served over 88 youth, men, and women experiencing homelessness with warm refuge and meals since opening for the winter in
- [Take a walk in the cold in support of Inn From the Cold, Blue Door shelters](https://bluedoor.ca/take-a-walk-in-the-cold-in-support-of-inn-from-the-cold-blue-door-shelters/) - February 15th, 2022. By: Michele Weisz, newmarketoday.ca, Original Article. Coldest Night of the Year returns Feb. 26 to Newmarket, Richmond Hill to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty You can experience for one night what it's like to walk in the homeless community's shoes by registering for the Coldest Night of the
- ['Homelessness is a crisis that is only getting bigger': Blue Door's 'Coldest Night of the Year' event kicks off virtually Feb. 26](https://bluedoor.ca/homelessness-is-a-crisis-that-is-only-getting-bigger-blue-doors-coldest-night-of-the-year-event-kicks-off-virtually-feb-26/) - February 16th, 2022. By: Aileen Zangouei, thestar.com. Original Article. Coldest Night of the Year invites Canadians to step outside in the cold and shine light on homelessness In York Region, homelessness is a crisis that is only getting bigger. The reality is, people experiencing homelessness are sleeping rough on the streets, in tents, couch-surfing, and
- [Services for vulnerable residents expand at Blue Door, thanks to $149K grant](https://bluedoor.ca/services-for-vulnerable-residents-expand-at-blue-door-thanks-to-149k-grant/) - February 16th, 2022. By: Michele Weisz, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Blue Door Ontario Trillium Foundation pandemic program helped York Region shelter meet rising costs, increased need of individuals facing homelessness and poverty, CEO says. Blue Door Blue Door had been able to expand its Health Hub, which provides physical and mental health supports for vulnerable people
- [Blue Door says impact of $149K fund from province was 'tremendous' in helping to provide services to homeless across York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-says-impact-of-149k-fund-from-province-was-tremendous-in-helping-to-provide-services-to-homeless-across-york-region/) - February 18th, 2022. By: Aileen Zangouei, thestar.com, Original Article. Funding helped Blue Door hire new HR, Fundraising Coordinators Blue Door has been able to meet the increase in demands of services and other needs with the help of the $149,800 Ontario Trillium Fund grant they received in late 2020. The funding was given through the
- ['Heartbreaking and just plain wrong': Kids growing up hungry suffer more bone fractures, asthma, ADHD](https://bluedoor.ca/heartbreaking-and-just-plain-wrong-kids-growing-up-hungry-suffer-more-bone-fractures-asthma-adhd/) - February 28th, 2022. By: Kim Zarzour, thestar.com, Original Article. #FoodForThought: Food insecurity in York Region leads to physical, mental health troubles Amid the dark memories of childhood as an impoverished refugee, Cheyanne Ratnam remembers one bright light: the roast paan bread her mother served for dinner. It wasn’t until much later that Ratnam, 34, realized
- [Blue Door COO wins Newmarket's Women of Excellence Awards (17 photos)](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-coo-wins-newmarkets-women-of-excellence-awards-17-photos/) - March 9th, 2022. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. BlueDoor Newmarket chamber hosts annual Celebration of Women event to mark International Women's Day BlueDoor Newmarket’s Emmy Kelly of Blue Door is the winner of the 2022 Women of Excellence Award. BlueD Lauded as a passionate and strategic leader, the COO has expanded the programs and
- [Two Year Anniversary of National Housing and Homelessness Podcast "On The Way Home"](https://bluedoor.ca/two-year-anniversary-of-national-housing-and-homelessness-podcast-on-the-way-home/) - March 10th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff, starmetrolandmedia.com, Original Article. Featured in Newmarket Era, Richmond Hill Liberal, and Vaughan Citizen. Co-hosted by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and Blue Door, the national On The Way Home podcast celebrated its two-year anniversary in February 2022. The only podcast of its kind, On The Way
- ['Frustration and anxiety threatened to eat me alive': Newmarket women share grief, humour, resiliency](https://bluedoor.ca/frustration-and-anxiety-threatened-to-eat-me-alive-newmarket-women-share-grief-humour-resiliency/) - March 15th, 2022. By: Lisa Queen, thestar.com, Original Article. 'Tough times don’t last but tough teams do' is vision of Blue Door winner of Women of Excellence award From the resilience of forging a meaningful life following the death of a spouse, to the highs and lows of keeping a new business going during the
- [Blue Door Coldest Night of the Year raises $160K for 'most vulnerable'](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-coldest-night-of-the-year-raises-160k-for-most-vulnerable/) - March 12th, 2022. By: Michele Weisz, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. BlueDoor More than 300 walkers participated in the yearly walkathon that raises funds to fight homelessness and poverty in York Region. BlueDoor More than 300 walkers and 58 teams helped Blue Door raise more than $160,000 — $20,000 more than their original goal — to provide
- [York Region homeless youth receiving needed psychotherapy through pilot project](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-homeless-youth-receiving-needed-psychotherapy-through-pilot-project/) - March 21st, 2022. By: Michele Weisz, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Housing homeless youth not enough, root cause must be addressed, Blue Door CEO says As part of a pilot program, youth accessing services from Blue Door have been able to receive free psychotherapy counselling to help them on their journey to rebuild their lives. The program,
- [Lifting vulnerable individuals out of poverty and into opportunity](https://bluedoor.ca/lifting-vulnerable-individuals-out-of-poverty-and-into-opportunity/) - March 21st, 2022. By: Susan Hay, lifting vulnerable individuals out of poverty and into opportunity (globalsnews.ca) In September of 2020, Blue Door the largest emergency housing provider in York Region, launched Construct a paid 8-week training program to help vulnerable individuals secure long-term , well-paying careers in the construction trades. View the full story here.
- [Thanks to Construct, I feel confident in my future employment opportunities](https://bluedoor.ca/thanks-to-construct-i-feel-confident-in-my-future-employment-opportunities/) - April 7th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff, starmetrolandmedia.com, Original Article. Featured in Bradford West Gwillimbury Topic, Thornhill Liberal, and Vaughan Citizen. Construct is a social enterprise by Blue Door, providing residential and commercial construction and property services to clients from across the public and private sectors in the Greater Toronto Area. More than a business
- [Blue Door pilot project reduced social isolation for homeless community during pandemic](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-pilot-project-reduced-social-isolation-for-homeless-community-during-pandemic/) - Published on April 27th, 2022. By: Michele Weisz, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Blue Door Weekly activities like basketball, soccer and badminton helped foster a sense of community Blue Door Blue Door's Home Team project provided children, youth, adults, and families experiencing homelessness with the opportunity to take part in once-weekly activities to help combat isolation. The project
- [Blue Door: Creating Housing Pathways Out of Homelessness in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-creating-housing-pathways-out-of-homelessness-in-york-region/) - May 12th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff, starmetrolandmedia.com. Featured in: Newmarket Era, Richmond Hill Liberal, and The Bradford Topic. It would be an understatement to say that the last two years have been challenging to people experiencing homelessness. We've experienced the perfect storm in the housing and homelessness sector with the most pressing needs being
- [Newmarket housing advocates hope for better affordability policy](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-housing-advocates-hope-for-better-affordability-policy/) - May 24th, 2022. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'People need truly affordable housing, and they need it now,' Blue Door CEO says, urging for better income supports and additional not-for-profit housing Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite said housing is a focal point in election platforms this year. He said it is positive that all the parties
- [Region releases language guide to advocate inclusivity](https://bluedoor.ca/region-releases-language-guide-to-advocate-inclusivity/) - Posted: May 26th, 2022. By: Michele Weisz, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. BlueDoor The guide is available online and will be updated regularly to reflect best practices in language use BlueDoor Have you ever used the term "gypped" to recount being swindled? Would you say "blacklisted" to describe someone who has been excluded or boycotted? What was
- [Only Housing for 2SLGBTQ+ Youth Secured Thanks to Generous Investment to Blue Door from The Northpine Foundation](https://bluedoor.ca/only-housing-for-2slgbtq-youth-secured-thanks-to-generous-investment-to-blue-door-from-the-northpine-foundation/) - June 9th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff, starmetrolandmedia.com, featured in Newmarket Era, Richmond Hill Liberal, and Markham Economist. Pride Month is a time of remembrance and celebration. We remember and acknowledge past and present struggles 2SLGBTQ+ people experience due to discrimination. We celebrate and advocate for diversity, individuality, and equal rights. This month, Blue Door
- [Home Depot's Orange Door Campaign in Newmarket, Aurora supports INNclusion](https://bluedoor.ca/home-depots-orange-door-campaign-in-newmarket-aurora-supports-innclusion/) - July 8, 2021, By: NewmarketToday Staff, Original Article Blue Door is excited to partner with the Aurora, Bradford and Newmarket Home Depot locations once again this year for the Orange Door Campaign. Funds raised this summer are in support of Blue Door’s new INNclusion Program, which provides supportive and transitional housing for 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness for
- [Aurora, Bradford, Newmarket Home Depot stores raising funds to support Blue Door program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth](https://bluedoor.ca/aurora-bradford-newmarket-home-depot-stores-raising-funds-to-support-blue-door-program-for-2slgbtq-youth/) - July 20, 2021, By: Aileen Zangouei, Newmarket Era Original Article Blue Door has partnered with Home Depot locations in Aurora, Bradford, and Newmarket for this year's Orange Door Campaign. The 2021 Orange Door Campaign will raise funds to support Blue Door's new INNclusion program which provides supportive and transitional housing for 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
- [Where will homelessness rise or fall? A federally funded Al has some predictions](https://bluedoor.ca/where-will-homelessness-rise-or-fall-a-federally-funded-al-has-some-predictions/) - August 3rd, 2021 By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press. Original Article. OTTAWA — Driving into York Region on Toronto’s northern border, what first stands out to most people are the large houses and vast estates that Michael Braithwaite says leaves the impression that homelessness isn’t an issue here. But it is — and Braithwaite says
- [Resident says living in York's first 2SLGBTQ+ youth home is 'freeing'](https://bluedoor.ca/resident-says-living-in-yorks-first-2slgbtq-youth-home-is-freeing/) - August 23, 2021. By: Michele Weisz, Bradford Today. Original Article. 'I can be whatever, do whatever, it's very freeing. I feel like I can be myself and not be judged,' says transgender man Twenty-five-year-old Jaime says that living in a 2SLGBTQ+ youth home has made a world of difference in his life. "I can be whatever,
- [Bringing the election to those in shelters](https://bluedoor.ca/bringing-the-election-to-those-in-shelters/) - September 3, 2021, By: Audra Brown, CityNews, Original Article Elections Canada is working with some shelters to enable their clients to get their votes in for the federal election. Videographer Audra Brown with the measure available to make sure those in emergency housing get their voices heard.
- [Premiere Cares raises $18.4K for York Region's vulnerable, homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/premiere-cares-raises-18-4k-for-york-regions-vulnerable-homeless/) - September 15, 2021, By: NewmarketToday Staff, Original Article On Sept. 12, Premiere Mortgage Centre hosted their annual Walking it Forward event. Through their corporate initiative, called Premiere Cares, Premiere Mortgage Centre is focused on giving back to those who are in need and spreading awareness about homelessness in Canada. The pandemic proved to be a challenge
- [York Simcoe hockey teams gather winter clothing for those in need](https://bluedoor.ca/york-simcoe-hockey-teams-gather-winter-clothing-for-those-in-need/) - October 19th, 2021. By: Elizabeth Keith, Newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The Hockey 4 Community drive resulted in hundreds of coats, hats and mittens donated to local organizations, including Coats for Kids, Blue Door, Inn From the Cold and Belinda's Place. The Newmarket-area hockey community has completed another successful drive to collect winter clothing for people in
- [Mosaic Interfaith Out of The Cold shelters opening for winter](https://bluedoor.ca/mosaic-interfaith-out-of-the-cold-shelters-opening-for-winter/) - November 12th, 2021. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The Blue Door program, which served 211 people last year, will operate in two churches in Richmond Hill and Markham as of Nov. 20 On Nov. 20, 2021, Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold – A Program by Blue Door (MITOC) will re-open for the winter season
- ['Humble to a fault': Blue Door fundraiser recognized after doubling funds raised for homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/humble-to-a-fault-blue-door-fundraiser-recognized-after-doubling-funds-raised-for-homeless/) - November 13th, 2021. By: Michele Weisz, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Chosen from more than 500 nominations, Rachael Sedman was one of five finalists for a Charity Village award for her admirable achievements during a pandemic year It came as no surprise to those who know her that out of 500 submissions from charitable and non-profit organizations
- [Learning a skilled trade can be life-altering for homeless youth](https://bluedoor.ca/learning-a-skilled-trade-can-be-life-altering-for-homeless-youth/) - November 14th, 2021. By: Liz Braun, torontosun.com, Original Article. Shantelle Wiscombe is a skilled carpenter who absolutely loves her job building custom staircases for a Newmarket firm. At 22, she has an independent life and a very bright future, not so different from others her age, perhaps. But not that long ago, Wiscombe was dealing
- [Players to hit the ice in Newmarket for Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament](https://bluedoor.ca/players-to-hit-the-ice-in-newmarket-for-hockey-helps-the-homeless-tournament/) - November 14th, 2021. By: Elizabeth Keith, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The tournament brings together professional players with local amateurs to support 360°Kids and Blue Door. Blue Door The Hockey Helps the Homeless tournament is coming to Newmarket this December in support of 360°Kids and Blue Door. The tournament will take place on Friday, Dec. 10 at
- [Mosaic Interfaith Out of The Cold opening its doors for winter under leadership of Blue Door](https://bluedoor.ca/mosaic-interfaith-out-of-the-cold-opening-its-doors-for-winter-under-leadership-of-blue-door/) - November 17th, 2021. By: Yoyo Yan, yorkregion.com, Original Article. The two shelters merged on May 1 to better serve unhoused populations Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold — A Program by Blue Door (MITOC) will re-open for the winter season on Nov. 20 to provide safe refuge, warm hospitality and emergency housing for those experiencing homelessness and
- [Blue Door joins national coalition helping youth escape cycle of homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-joins-national-coalition-helping-youth-escape-cycle-of-homelessness/) - November 25th, 2021. By: Michele Weisz, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. BlueDoor BlueDoor's Construct joins forces with similar programs across Canada to conquer youth homelessness by breaking down barriers to meaningful employment. BlueDoor BlueDoor's Construct program has partnered with TradeWorx, a national trade-training coalition whose goal is to help youth obtain meaningful employment in the skilled trades
- [Funding could improve affordable housing](https://bluedoor.ca/funding-could-improve-affordable-housing/) - December 2nd, 2021. By: News Review Media, MarkhamReview.com, Original Article. The largest emergency housing provider in York Region will receive federal funding for a project that could open the door to improved affordable housing. Blue Door Support Services’ project, Journey to a York Region Community Housing Land Trust, will receive $213,000 to demonstrate how to
- [York's Blue Door earns award through construction training program](https://bluedoor.ca/yorks-blue-door-earns-award-through-construction-training-program/) - Program, which provides education for vulnerable individuals, also celebrates one year BlueDoor December 2nd, 2021. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. BlueDoor For their leadership in providing construction trades training to youth in York Region and the GTA, while also filling gaps in the construction sector, the Construct program at Blue Door are the proud
- [Blue Door's Construct program builds resumé with innovation award](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-construct-program-builds-resume-with-innovation-award/) - December 8th, 2021. By: Aileen Zangouei, YorkRegion.com. Original Article. Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association recognizes program that helps youth find careers in the trades The Construct program by Blue Door seems to be accomplishing its goal of helping youth build careers in the trades. Not long after celebrating its first year since inception, Construct was presented
- [Home Depot campaign supporting homeless male youth at Kevin's Place shelter in Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/home-depot-campaign-supporting-homeless-male-youth-at-kevins-place-shelter-in-newmarket/) - December 17th, 2021. By: NewmarketToday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca. Original Article. BlueDoor Customers can join the Orange Door Project by donating $2 in stores in Newmarket, Aurora and Bradford or online. BlueDoor Blue Door is excited to partner with the Aurora, Bradford, and Newmarket Home Depot Canada locations once again this year for The Orange Door Project
- [Home Depot Campaign Supporting Homeless Male Youth](https://bluedoor.ca/home-depot-campaign-supporting-homeless-male-youth/) - December 18th, 2021. By: BradfordToday Staff, bradfordtoday.ca. Original Article. BlueDoor Customers can join the Orange Door Project by donating $2 in stores in Newmarket, Aurora and Bradford or online. BlueDoor Blue Door is excited to partner with the Aurora, Bradford, and Newmarket Home Depot Canada locations once again this year for The Orange Door Project
- [Blue Door Holiday Campaign raises funds for roughly 1,500 people experiencing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-holiday-campaign-raises-funds-for-roughly-1500-people-experiencing-homelessness/) - December 21st, 2021. By: BradfordToday Staff, bradfordtoday.ca. Original Article. BlueDoor Organization reaching out to the community to help support vulnerable individuals through financial donations. BlueDoor As the holiday season approaches, Blue Door, York Region’s largest emergency housing provider is reaching out to the community to help support vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness, through financial donations. While
- ['A permanent safe home': Blue Door's only 2SLGBTQ+ youth housing gets vital investment](https://bluedoor.ca/a-permanent-safe-home-blue-doors-only-2slgbtq-youth-housing-gets-vital-investment/) - Posted on: June 18th, 2022. By: Yoyo Yan, thestar.com, Original Article. ​The Northpine Foundation's investment in INNclusion turning rented house into a safe space for vulnerable youth Pride celebrations continue as Blue Door recognizes The Northpine Foundation's generous investment to purchase property for the only 2SLGBTQ+ youth housing in York Region. The investment is seen
- [Neighbourhood Charity Highlight](https://bluedoor.ca/neighbourhood-charity-highlight/) - Posted: July 6th, 2022. By: Lynnette Sadowski, issuu.com/neighbourmedia, Original Article About Blue Door With a vision of creating a region where everyone has safe, affordable, and supportive housing, Blue Door aims to address the root causes of homelessness through life-saving programs focused on three strategic priorities: housing, health, and employment. Blue Door's services include: Emergency
- [Blue Door Sets Out to Build a York Region Affordable Housing Community Land Trust](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-sets-out-to-build-a-york-region-affordable-housing-community-land-trust/) - Posted: July 14th, 2022 By: Blue Door Staff, starmetrolandmedia.com, featured in Newmarket Era, Markham Economist, and Vaughan Citizen. An increasing number of households in Canada are facing barriers to owning and renting affordable housing. While the number of market units are increasing, most units are outside the budget of everyday Canadians. To protect Canada's available
- [Blue Door seeks to solve labour shortages by training vulnerable](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-seeks-to-solve-labour-shortages-by-training-vulnerable/) - Posted: July 23rd, 2022. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'Everybody really wins,' shelter charity CEO says of program that trains for construction sector Markham resident Darnell Preddie said getting into Blue Door’s Construct program helped him turn his life around. The program from the York Region charity offers its vulnerable denizens the chance to get job
- [Registration now open for inaugural Run for Newmarket this fall](https://bluedoor.ca/registration-now-open-for-inaugural-run-for-newmarket-this-fall/) - Posted: July 20th, 2022 By: Elizabeth Keith, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The run in October will support the Newmarket Food Pantry and Blue Door Registration is now open for the first ever Run for Newmarket, organized by the local chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association. The date for the run is Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. It will
- ['Let's do something': Thousands touched by Blue Door in 40 years](https://bluedoor.ca/lets-do-something-thousands-touched-by-blue-door-in-40-years/) - Posted: August 14th, 2022. By: Brock Weir, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Blue Door, now York Region's largest emergency shelter provider, is inviting the community to help it marks its anniversary Aug. 27 in Aurora. It started as a grassroots initiative to help the most vulnerable people in the community, and 40 years on, Blue Door has
- [Be part of “Doors Unlocked”, Blue Door’s Free 40th Anniversary Family-Friendly Event](https://bluedoor.ca/be-part-of-doors-unlocked-blue-doors-free-40th-anniversary-family-friendly-event/) - Posted: August 11th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff, starmetrolandmedia.com, Featured in: Newmarket Era, Richmond Hill Liberal, and Vaughan Citizen On Saturday, August 27th, Blue Door will be marking its fortieth-anniversary saving and transforming the lives of people experiencing homelessness in York Region. All are welcome at the free community event called “Doors Unlocked”, which will
- [He? She? They? York Region hospitals to ask for preferred pronouns](https://bluedoor.ca/he-she-they-york-region-hospitals-to-ask-for-preferred-pronouns/) - Posted: August 18th, 2022. By: Kim Zarzour, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Southlake, Oak Valley and Stevenson Memorial say 'words matter' when it comes to helping LGBTQ2S+ community Three York Region hospitals will be adding pronouns into their electronic health records in an effort to improve care for LGBTQ2S+ people. Southlake Regional Health Care, Oak Valley Health
- [Study aims to find long-lasting solutions for homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/study-aims-to-find-long-lasting-solutions-for-homelessness/) - Posted: August 20th, 2022. By: Brock Weir, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'We’re always trying to push the limits a little bit because what we’re doing right now is not getting the job done,” says executive director of Blue Door about homelessness in York Region As Canada’s housing and affordability crises work hand to make finding a
- [Doors Unlocked, free family event, celebrates Blue Door milestone](https://bluedoor.ca/doors-unlocked-free-family-event-celebrates-blue-door-milestone/) - Posted: August 21st, 2022. By: Newmarket Today Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Blue Door invites the community to enjoy music, barbecue, art, auctions Saturday, Aug. 27 at Aurora Town Park and Armoury Often hidden and out of sight, homelessness is an ongoing crisis in York Region. Every day, roughly 1,500 individuals are sleeping on the streets, in
- [Silent crisis: Blue Door marks 40 years fighting homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/silent-crisis-blue-door-marks-40-years-fighting-homelessness/) - Posted on: August 28th, 2022. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. CEO sets goal of ending homelessness within York Region in 10 years Allan Prain knows what it is like to be homeless. Speaking to a crowd at Aurora Town Park, the 63-year-old described getting forced to move out of his room during the pandemic.
- ['Resounding success': York Region students talk to peers about homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/resounding-success-york-region-students-talk-to-peers-about-homelessness/) - Posted on: September 1st, 2022. By: Kim Zarzour, thestar.com, Original Article. Health for Homeless project launched at Bayview Secondary School With little to do during the pandemic lockdowns, three university students were chatting on social media about what they’d heard in the news, how homeless people were being hit harder than most by COVID-19. Kanish
- [Equal Access to Health Supports for People Experiencing Homelessness Through Blue Door's New Health Hub, Thanks to Generous Funding from TD Bank Group](https://bluedoor.ca/equal-access-to-health-supports-for-people-experiencing-homelessness-through-blue-doors-new-health-hub-thanks-to-generous-funding-from-td-bank-group/) - Posted on: September 15th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff. starmetrolandmedia.com. Featured in The Newmarket Era, Stouffville Sun Tribe, and The Vaughan Citizen. With hospitals in nearly every major city, the need for a Health Hub in York Region dedicated to serving people experiencing homelessness may not be glaringly obvious. Blue Door, an organization marking it's
- [This election, more than ever, affordable housing matters in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/this-election-more-than-ever-affordable-housing-matters-in-york-region/) - Posted: September 21st, 2022. By: Michael Braithwaite, thestar.com, Original Article. Rising costs continue to impact our most vulnerable, Michael Braithwaite writes While challenges related to the pandemic, inflation, and the rising cost of housing have been felt by everyone, it’s our most vulnerable community members who are experiencing poverty and homelessness that have and continue
- [Newmarket supports inaugural Run for Newmarket](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-supports-inaugural-run-for-newmarket/) - Posted On: October 3rd, 2022. Posted By: Debora Kelly, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The first of the annual run events organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association raised funds Sunday, Oct. 2 for the Newmarket Food Pantry and Blue Door Hundreds of runners and walkers of all ages took to the trail at Fairy Lake Park
- [Bell Let's Talk $20K grant boosts Blue Door peer support program](https://bluedoor.ca/bell-lets-talk-20k-grant-boosts-blue-door-peer-support-program/) - Posted: October 9th, 2022. By: NewmarketToday Staff. newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article The program, delivered in partnership with the Krasman Centre, aims to improve the mental health of youth, adults and families experiencing homelessness Blue Door is thrilled to receive a $20,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund. This grant will go toward Blue Door’s Peer
- [Blue Door Scores 1-Million-Dollar Pledge from National Charity Hockey Helps the Homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-scores-1-million-dollar-pledge-from-national-charity-hockey-helps-the-homeless/) - Posted: October 13th, 2022. By: Blue Door Staff. Featured in Newmarket Era, Markham Economist and Sun, and Vaughan Citizen. Hockey Helps the Homeless announced a pledge to raise 1 million dollars to support Blue Door in the redevelopment of much needed deeply affordable and supportive housing. This historic gift will enable Blue Door to add
- [NewRoads CEO, Celestica honoured at business awards (20 photos)](https://bluedoor.ca/newroads-ceo-celestica-honoured-at-business-awards-20-photos/) - Posted: October 14th, 2022. By: Elizabeth Klein. newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Newmarket Chamber of Commerce honours excellence in business and leadership at 33rd annual event Local businesses of all sizes are being celebrated by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce for the 33rd edition of its Business Excellence Awards, with NewRoads president and CEO Michael Croxon claiming Business Leader of
- [Run For Newmarket raises $25,000 for Blue Door and Newmarket Food Pantry](https://bluedoor.ca/run-for-newmarket-raises-25000-for-blue-door-and-newmarket-food-pantry/) - Posted on newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. With a passion for community building, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) brought people together for a great cause. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), Newmarket Chapter held their inaugural Run For Newmarket on Oct 2, 2022 at Fairy Lake Park to support two local charities, Newmarket Food Pantry and
- [Passage House project provides pathway on how to execute RHI construction](https://bluedoor.ca/passage-house-project-provides-pathway-on-how-to-execute-rhi-construction/) - Posted on: February 24th, 2023. By: Don Proctor, constructconnect.com, Original Article. An 18-unit transitional housing project designed and built in seven months with only two change orders sets a standard for other housing projects at a time when speed of construction is a prerequisite to tackling the deepening housing affordability crisis in Ontario and Canada.
- [York Region passes $3.9B budget with 3.9% tax increase](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-passes-3-9b-budget-with-3-9-tax-increase/) - Posted on: February 23rd, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Homelessness, housing services getting extra boost without additional tax impact York Region has passed its 2023 budget with a 3.9 per cent tax increase and a late addition of $12.77 million boost to social services. The $3.9-billion budget added funding late in the process to better
- [What's going on in and around Newmarket this weekend](https://bluedoor.ca/whats-going-on-in-and-around-newmarket-this-weekend/) - Posted on: February 23rd, 2023. By: Debora Kelly, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Weekend events include BrewHAHA comedy night, disco skate night, Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walks, epic euchre tournament for Abuse Hurts Thursday, Feb. 23 Telling Black Canadian Stories: The Transformative Beauty of Black Storytelling: York Region Arts Council hosts an intimate discussion that will
- [York Region, Aurora residents at odds over new emergency housing](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-aurora-residents-at-odds-over-new-emergency-housing/) - Posted on: February 8th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'We hope that councillors make the right choice and not just the popular choice,' Blue Door CEO says as Aurora weighs new facility proposal on Yonge Street Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite said residents criticizing and expressing concern about new transitional housing is typical.
- [Freezing rain expected tonight, cold weather alert issued](https://bluedoor.ca/freezing-rain-expected-tonight-cold-weather-alert-issued/) - Posted on: February 16th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Environment Canada advises that the freezing rain conditions 'may last through the evening and overnight hours in some areas before changing to freezing drizzle or light snow by early Friday morning' WEATHER ALERT ENVIRONMENT CANADA ************************* Freezing rain warning in effect for: Pickering -
- [‘I never give up on nothing’: Mexican refugee calls for support for homeless charities in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/i-never-give-up-on-nothing-mexican-refugee-calls-for-support-for-homeless-charities-in-york-region/) - Posted on: February 9th, 2023. By: Sheila Wang, yorkregion.com, Original Article. The family-friendly fundraising walk Coldest Night of the Year is taking place in Richmond Hill on Feb. 25 It was the first snow day of the winter when 27-year-old Jessica was unexpectedly thrown out of a home where she had been couch-surfing in Vaughan.
- [Newmarket opens warming centres with extreme cold in forecast](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-opens-warming-centres-with-extreme-cold-in-forecast/) - Posted on: February 2nd, 2023. By: Elizabeth Keith, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'There's never a good time to experience homelessness, but with these extreme temperatures, this is where people die or get seriously hurt, and so warming centres become essential,' says Blue Door CEO The Town of Newmarket has opened warming centres with extreme cold weather
- [Construct, a social enterprise by Blue Door, welcomes first cohort at new training centre in Aurora](https://bluedoor.ca/construct-a-social-enterprise-by-blue-door-welcomes-first-cohort-at-new-training-centre-in-aurora/) - Posted: January 23rd, 2023. By: Melissa Wallace, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Program provides training, experience, and support to help people facing homelessness to find long-term, well-paying careers in construction trades On the first day of in-person classroom training in two years at a new facility in Aurora, Construct trainees were nervous, but excited. Construct is a social
- [Inaugural Run for Newmarket exceeds expectations, raising $16K](https://bluedoor.ca/inaugural-run-for-newmarket-exceeds-expectations-raising-16k/) - Posted on: January 20th, 2023. By: Elizabeth Keith, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Newmarket Food Pantry and BlueDoor each received $8,000 from the event organized by the Newmarket chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association The first annual Run for Newmarket raised $16,000 in support of BlueDoor and Newmarket Food Pantry, exceeding the organizers' expectations. Organized by the
- [Blue Door housing project gets first approval for MZO](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-housing-project-gets-first-approval-for-mzo/) - Posted on: January 17th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Newmarket council supports the request for a ministerial zoning order that will speed up the planning process to replace Kevin's Place shelter with a bigger housing facility Blue Door's plan to build a new transitional housing facility in Newmarket moved a step forward as council
- [Newmarket youth shelter slated for wrecking ball as Blue Door looks to build new emergency and transitional housing](https://bluedoor.ca/newmarket-youth-shelter-slated-for-wrecking-ball-as-blue-door-looks-to-build-new-emergency-and-transitional-housing/) - Posted: January 20th, 2023. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. 'We’re in the middle of an affordable housing crisis. It’s almost irresponsible of us to not look at' project Get ready to wave goodbye to Kevin’s Place at 835 Gorham St. as non-profit Blue Door looks to tear down its youth shelter and replace it
- [Inn From the Cold vs. Blue Door for number of Coldest Night walkers](https://bluedoor.ca/inn-from-the-cold-vs-blue-door-for-number-of-coldest-night-walkers/) - Posted on: January 30th, 2023. By: Elizabeth Keith, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. The race is on! Inn From the Cold and Blue Door have engaged in a friendly wager to see which shelter organization can get more walkers registered for their Coldest Night of the Year events next month. Fundraising walks take place on Feb. 26
- [You can’t put one face on homelessness, say Aurora shelter supporters](https://bluedoor.ca/you-cant-put-one-face-on-homelessness-say-aurora-shelter-supporters/) - Posted on: February 5th, 2023. By: Brock Weir, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'Housing is a human right, but unfortunately there is not enough affordable or vacant housing available for everyone to realize that right,' says Blue Door CEO While dozens of Aurora residents spoke out against a proposed men’s emergency and transitional shelter for Yonge Street
- ['Invisible heroes': Newmarket-Aurora MPP honours non-profits](https://bluedoor.ca/invisible-heroes-newmarket-aurora-mpp-honours-non-profits/) - Posted on: February 17th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Ontario celebration sector with Nonprofit Sector Appreciation Week Newmarket and Aurora’s non-profit champions were celebrated as part of a Non-Profit Sector Appreciation Week event Feb. 16. Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy hosted dozens of non-profit representatives at the Cachet Supper Club in Newmarket to recognize
- [Blue Door's Coldest Night walk raises $160K to help homeless](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-coldest-night-walk-raises-160k-to-help-homeless/) - Posted on: March 3rd, 2023. By: Newmarket Today Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Nearly 400 walkers helped surpass the goal of $150,000 to support programs for individuals experiencing homelessness in York Region Blue Door supporters braved the cold to raise $161,538 — surpassing the goal of $150,000 — to help provide life-saving support for those in the community experiencing
- [This stinks! And tastes even worse! Blue Door CEO takes stinky fish challenge](https://bluedoor.ca/this-stinks-and-tastes-even-worse-blue-door-ceo-takes-stinky-fish-challenge/) - Posted on: March 10th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. VIDEO: It smells like a Diaper Genie and tastes like the contents of a green bin, suggests Micheal Braithwaite after making good on his Coldest Night fundraising challenge with the Surströmming Stinky Fish Challenge (it's a thing!) Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite was thrilled
- ['Community in action': 100 Women Who Care support Out of the Cold](https://bluedoor.ca/community-in-action-100-women-who-care-support-out-of-the-cold/) - Posted on: March 13th, 2023. By: Brock Weir, bradfordtoday.ca, Original Article. 100 Women Who Care members from Newmarket, Aurora, East Gwillimbury donated $11,875 to Blue Door's emergency shelter program Caring and giving have been the watchwords for 100 Women Who Care Central York Region since its foundation seven years ago – and now they’re extending
- [Durham College and Blue Door partner on carpentry training program](https://bluedoor.ca/durham-college-and-blue-door-partner-on-carpentry-training-program/) - Posted on: July 21st, 2023. By: Durham College Staff, durhamcollege.ca, Original Article. Durham College (DC) is proud to announce a partnership with Blue Door aimed at impacting social change by empowering those facing barriers to autonomous and full-time employment within the skilled trades. Thanks to funding from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, this
- [WHEN ENDS DON'T MEET: Call for rent support grows as homelessness spirals](https://bluedoor.ca/when-ends-dont-meet-call-for-rent-support-grows-as-homelessness-spirals/) - Posted on: March 13th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. Getting a spot in a local shelter has allowed Ian McCain to get off the streets and focus on finding a job Ian McCain isn't alone in becoming homeless because his rent became too expensive. On disability and unable to find any work in
- [ROAD HOME: Housing benefit could slow wave of new homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-housing-benefit-could-slow-wave-of-new-homelessness/) - Posted: March 21st, 2023. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In his new column, Blue Door CEO says there are solutions to our homelessness and housing crisis, which is the result of bad government policy choices In the past few months, you’ve likely heard and read about the More Homes Built Faster Act, the Ontario government’s Bill
- ['I've smelled diapers that have smelled better than this': Newmarket shelter site of stinky fish challenge](https://bluedoor.ca/ive-smelled-diapers-that-have-smelled-better-than-this-newmarket-shelter-site-of-stinky-fish-challenge/) - Posted on: March 21st, 2023. By: Lisa Queen, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite raised $11,000 for Richmond Hill Coldest Night of the Year walk to support homeless As those gathered at Newmarket’s Kevin’s Place shelter gagged from the stench, Blue Door CEO Michael Braithwaite opened a can of the world’s stinkiest fish
- [Housing charity taking polar plunge for construction program](https://bluedoor.ca/housing-charity-taking-polar-plunge-for-construction-program/) - Posted on: March 24th, 2023. By: Joseph Quigley, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'I want to give back,' student says, seeking to help raise $10,000 for program offering wraparound services to those facing barriers getting into the trades For Derek Perrott, the Construct program became a gateway to steady employment. The program from York Region housing provider Blue Door
- [Blue Door team taking polar plunge in Keswick to support vulnerable trainees facing homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-team-taking-polar-plunge-in-keswick-to-support-vulnerable-trainees-facing-homelessness/) - Posted on: April 2nd, 2023. By: Simone Joseph, yorkregion.com, Original Article. Construct team aims to raise $10,000 to cover cost of supports key to trainees' success Construct is taking the plunge and raising money to provide employment, mental health and food support to vulnerable trainees facing homelessness. On Tuesday April 4, Blue Door’s Construct team
- [York Region skilled trades training is a game-changer for people facing homelessness: trainee](https://bluedoor.ca/york-region-skilled-trades-training-is-a-game-changer-for-people-facing-homelessness-trainee/) - Aired on: April 4th, 2023. By: Metro Morning, cbclisten.ca. Original Segment. Vicky Saygnasith is a carpenter, and recent graduate of the Construct program run by Blue Door Shelters in York Region. Listen Here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-39-metro-morning/clip/15976429-york-region-skilled-trades-training-game-changer-people-facing
- [ROAD HOME: Unjustifed fear behind rejection of social housing in your neighbourhood](https://bluedoor.ca/road-home-unjustifed-fear-behind-rejection-of-social-housing-in-your-neighbourhood/) - Posted on: April 5th, 2023. By: Michael Braithwaite, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. In this month's column, Michael Braithwaite answers the question, 'Why is it that people understand the need for affordable housing and have empathy for people in need, but don’t want housing solutions in their communities?' As provincial and federal candidates put together recent budgets
- [This charity is helping youth break into the skilled trades — and fighting homelessness too](https://bluedoor.ca/this-charity-is-helping-youth-break-into-the-skilled-trades-and-fighting-homelessness-too/) - Posted on: April 10th, 2023. By: Patrick Swadden, cbc.ca, Original Article. Blue Door’s Construct program provides 8 weeks of training plus life skills A charity in York Region is hoping to help fill the province's labour gap by helping youth facing homelessness access the skilled trades. Blue Door's eight-week program allows young people facing barriers
- [Trillium Foundation helps Blue Door tackle homelessness after pandemic](https://bluedoor.ca/trillium-foundation-helps-blue-door-tackle-homelessness-after-pandemic/) - Posted on: April 16th, 2023. By: Newmarkettoday Staff, newmarkettoday.ca, Original Article. 'The bold and innovative ‘out of the box’ solutions Blue Door creates are truly a great investment,' says MPP of Resilient Communities Fund grants Two Ontario Trillium Foundation grants have helped Blue Door recover and strengthen its resources following the pandemic. With a one-year $149,900 Resilient
- [Ontario Trillium Foundation gives Blue Door grants to help fight homelessness in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/ontario-trillium-foundation-gives-blue-door-grants-to-help-fight-homelessness-in-york-region/) - Posted on: April 21st, 2023. By: Simon Martin, yorkregion.com, Original Article. The two grants received from the Ontario Trillium Foundation totalled $349,000 Blue Door received two grants, totalling $349,000, last year from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to help support the strengthening of its organizational capacity during a time of post-pandemic recovery. Earlier this month,
- [Blue Door partners with Home Depot to support 2SLGBTQ+ youth](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-partners-with-home-depot-to-support-2slgbtq-youth/) - Funds raised from the range Door Project Campaign will benefit INNclusion, a life-saving program supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
- [When Ends Don't Meet: Residents of new housing facility offered 'dignified living'](https://bluedoor.ca/https-www-newmarkettoday-ca-local-news-when-ends-dont-meet-residents-of-new-housing-facility-offered-dignified-living-7009074/) - Passage House, just north of Newmarket, is providing 18 formerly homeless individuals the services and support needed for a year so they can get their lives back on track.
- [Southlake program helping homeless patients find homes, services](https://bluedoor.ca/southlake-program-helping-homeless-patients-find-homes-services/) - Through the In-Reach program supported by TD Bank Group, a Southlake worker has been able to help more than 50 patients find safe housing.
- [Blue Door partnering with local Home Depot stores for Orange Door Project](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-door-partnering-with-local-home-depot-stores-for-orange-door-project/) - Funds raised from the spring campaign will benefit Blue Door’s INNclusion, a life-saving program supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness.
- [Homelessness podcast shifts the narrative](https://bluedoor.ca/homelessness-podcast-shifts-the-narrative/) - When a friend suggested to Michael Braithwaite that he start a podcast on homelessness, he turned to his kids for advice.
- [What to donate to emergency housing for the homeless – and what to skip](https://bluedoor.ca/what-to-donate-to-homeless-shelters-and-what-to-skip/) - From soups to towels, donated items make a big difference for people staying at emergency housing BY AMY VALM Spend enough time with anyone in the GTA and sooner or later the talk will come around to housing prices. But imagine if your concern wasn’t how much you could afford, but rather if you could afford
- [New Blue Door CEO 'thinking a little differently' about homelessness](https://bluedoor.ca/new-blue-door-shelters-ceo-thinking-a-little-differently-about-homelessness/) - 'If we keep reacting to homelessness after it has happened, we will never prevent it from happening,' Michael Braithwaite says Apr 2, 2019 6:00 PM by: Debora Kelly The new CEO of Blue Door wants to do things differently when it comes to taking on the issue of homelessness in York Region. “If we keep
- [Porter Place in East Gwillimbury an 'old fashioned shelter'](https://bluedoor.ca/1754-2/) - [fusion_text] News Mar 20, 2019 by Amanda Persico YorkRegion.com Built in the 1980s, Porter Place is showing its age. Owned by York Region and operated by Blue Door, the men’s emergency shelter in East Gwillimbury has outgrown its outdated roots. One of the largest shelters in the region, with enough space for 30 emergency beds,
- [Housing to Health helps clients turn place to live into a home](https://bluedoor.ca/housing-to-health-helps-clients-turn-place-to-live-into-a-home/) - York Region program provides participants with supports to help keep them housed. By CAMILLA CORNELL Special to the Star Sat., Oct. 28, 2017 There are always places to go when you’re homeless. The problem: They generally limit how long you can bunk there. And sometimes you don’t really want to stick around. “There are usually a lotta
- [Renoir Retirement residents raise money for Blue Door](https://bluedoor.ca/1400-2/) - Renoir Retirement residents raise $1,000 for local charities Renoir Retirement resident Gloria Couves (left), Amanda Palermo and Barb Lathour of Blue Door and fellow resident Jim Stanton celebrate the contributions raised by residents to donate to charitable organizations. Newmarket Era By Gloria Couves When we hear the words “retirement home”, we often think of inactive
- [VIEW FROM QUEEN’S PARK: Happy New Year!](https://bluedoor.ca/view-from-queens-park-happy-new-year/) - By Chris Ballard, MPP Newmarket-Aurora From my family to yours, I hope 2017 is a great year for you. I hope you can join me for my New Year’s Levee on January 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the newly renovated Newmarket Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford Street. The end of year and
- [Homelessness can be solved, Blue Door director says](https://bluedoor.ca/homelessness-can-be-solved-blue-door-shelter-director-says-2/) - Download the print-friendly PDF here. Reporter: Chris Simon Newmarket Era | Apr 08, 2016 An anti-poverty strategy that is gaining traction in other jurisdictions may be the key to solving local homelessness, says the executive director of Blue Door. Radha Bhardwaj, who runs the East Gwillimbury-based shelter for homeless or at-risk people, was pushing for
- [Homelessness growing in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/homelessness-growing-in-york-region/) - York Region homelessness growing Steve Somerville An Inn from the Cold user sits by the front entrance. Newmarket Era By Lisa Queen As Tom Johnson gathered together his belongings at Newmarket’s Inn From the Cold before facing another day wandering the streets, he talked about the sexual abuse he suffered as a child that has
- [The hidden homeless in Toronto's suburbs](https://bluedoor.ca/the-hidden-homeless-in-torontos-suburbs/) - Read the full article at CBC. Download the print-friendly PDF here. The geography of poverty in Toronto is changing. It is shifting from the downtown core to the suburbs. Ontario sees rise in seniors using food banks, report finds Toronto homeless routinely shelters at max capacity An inside look at the harsh realities of homelessness
- [Hidden homelessness growing in York Region](https://bluedoor.ca/hidden-homelessness-growing-in-york-region/) - Read the full article at The Toronto Star. Download the print-friendly PDF here. Who could possibly be homeless in York Region? The vast area comprising nine municipalities north of Toronto appears to be a blueprint for suburban affluence; families live in large homes with two-car garages, grassy backyards and good schools and shopping just a
- [Birthday Angels make sure children in shelters not forgotten](https://bluedoor.ca/birthday-angels-make-sure-children-in-shelters-not-forgotten/) - Read the full article at yorkregion.com. Download the print-friendly PDF here. Sometimes, we take for granted the simple things in life, such as a birthday party. Debora Taylor read a magazine article about a girl in the United States who had her first birthday party ever at a shelter, where an organization provided children forced
- [Blue Door's Kevin Kennedy Receives 2014 Doug E. Lear Award](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-kevin-kennedy-receives-2014-doug-e-lear-award/) - Read the full article at United Way Toronto & York Region. Download the print-friendly PDF here. The Doug E. Lear Award, sponsored by Allstate Canada, is handed out annually at United Way of York Region’s Spirit Awards ceremony during our signature Celebration event. In memory of a dedicated and exemplary community volunteer and long-time Allstate
- [Charities get ready for the spotlight at next week’s Blues Bash](https://bluedoor.ca/charities-get-ready-for-the-spotlight-at-next-weeks-blues-bash/) - Read the full article at the Auroran. Download the print-friendly PDF here. Blue Door would love to be able to put up an “out of business” sign, but the sad truth is reality will not let that dream come to pass. The non-profit, which operates shelters for youth, men and families across York Region is
- [Blue Door honours volunteers](https://bluedoor.ca/blue-doors-shelter-honours-volunteers/) - Read the full article at yorkregion.com. Download the print-friendly PDF here. For 32 years, Blue Door has been an integral part of our community, providing emergency shelter for the homeless of York Region. As a non-profit organization serving some 1,500 people each year, comprising families, men and youth, the agency reaches out to the community

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- [International Youth Day](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/international-youth-day/)
- [Leeder Place](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/leeder-place/)
- [open house](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/open-house/)
- [Porter Place](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/porter-place/)
- [shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/shelter/)
- [Youth Shelter](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/youth-shelter/)
- [Aurora](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/aurora/)
- [charity](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/charity/)
- [Christmas](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/christmas/)
- [food](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/food/)
- [motivation](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/motivation/)
- [volunteer](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/volunteer/)
- [CHATS](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/chats/)
- [fundraiser](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/fundraiser/)
- [social awareness](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/social-awareness/)
- [Blue Door](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/blue-door/)
- [housing first](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/housing-first/)
- [KAIROS](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/kairos/)
- [Newmarket Era](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/newmarket-era/)
- [Newmarket Public Library](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/newmarket-public-library/)
- [Radha Bhardwaj](https://bluedoor.ca/tag/radha-bhardwaj/)