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Joined December 2017
Human trafficking can feel like a distant problem, but in fact it’s happening all across this country, with concentrated pockets in the GTA. For @ReadLocalLove, I wrote about how to spot it and what you can do to combat it: locallove.ca/issues/we-can-a…
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"We spoke with LaRose about what inspires his advocacy work, what advice he has for other people who want to help their communities and what keeps him going after all these years." via @ReadLocalLove #BHM locallove.ca/changemakers/at…
It was nice to meet the award-winning team from @ReadLocalLove at our all-female #COPAwards winners' table last night @UWGreaterTO @REMInetwork @CdnAptEditor
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6 places to donate winter coats in the GTA by @ReadLocalLove bit.ly/2qwK0Nc
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Why hiring newcomers is smart for business @ReadLocalLove @TNOtoronto bit.ly/2RrTQeg
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#WorldMentalHealthDay : This @ReadLocalLove article shares low- and no-cost #MentalHealth support options in the #GTA 👉 ow.ly/bOOg30oFdAx
Did you know there are free and low-cost options out there that can help get you through a crisis? These therapies take a variety of forms and are often offered in tandem with other services. Here are six places to start getting help right now. locallove.ca/places/low-cost…
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Public libraries offer books, shelter and much more by @ReadLocalLove bit.ly/2VhlryT
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Public libraries offer books, shelter and much more by @ReadLocalLove bit.ly/2pn9hbV Our social worker Rahma Hashi talks about a few of our lesser known resources.
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Inspired by the amazing work being done by Sureya Ibrahim to advocate for her neighbours while actively bettering her community. locallove.ca/changemakers/a-…
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If you, or someone you know, is feeling overwhelmed or in distress, there are caring people ready and willing to offer advice and support. Check out these 6 phone numbers you need in a crisis @ReadLocalLove bit.ly/2I0NuNG
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Are your kids thinking of participating in the #GlobalClimateStrike September 20 and 27? Here’s advice from parents and students about deciding whether joining in is right for your kid: locallove.ca/issues/should-y… @ReadLocalLove – at Toronto, Ontario
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Katie Underwood of @ReadLocalLove spoke with our COO, Tarah Clark, about how our program helps former inmates stay out of prison: bit.ly/2HQ0dTe
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Can books break the cycle of poverty? - buff.ly/2MPwXQN via @ReadLocalLove #WhyWeDoWhatWeDo
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Register today for UP 2019! Together we will climb the CN Tower to help communities rise from poverty to possibility: untdwy.org/2UvcdyC #UP4Community
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‘You feel powerless’: What it’s like to be a Canadian youth in a time of climate change and job insecurity thestar.com/news/canada/2019… via @torontostar
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A surprising number of Canadian adults have low levels of literacy. In this story we created for @UWGreaterTO site @ReadLocalLove, we share different volunteer opportunities to help kids and adults improve their reading skills. #clientworkwelove locallove.ca/life/8-places-y…
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In my latest for @ReadLocalLove , some great places to donate school supplies across the GTA (I fell in love with them all). locallove.ca/life/where-to-d…
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Speaking of #WorldPhotographyDay, we can't forget about @jayscale, another Toronto-based photographer helping transform lives of young people in Greater Toronto. If you haven't yet, check out his amazing initiative The Kickback (via @ReadLocalLove) locallove.ca/changemakers/th…
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Profile on the fabulous @theandrewgurza with @ReadLocalLove out this afternoon! Pleasure writing with you, thanks for sharing your brilliance 💕 #DisabledAndCute #Disability #DisabilitySwipesRight locallove.ca/life/yes-people…
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Show your #locallove by learning about Indigenous cultures in the GTA. Writer @Rileyyesnomaybe recommends five places where you can connect with, and learn from, your Inuit, First Nations and Métis neighbours. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousDay locallove.ca/life/where-to-l…