SAA: Bill M
Attendance: 19 members and two guests
Guest Speaker: Patricia Mueller, Executive Director, Homes First
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Patricia Mueller spoke on Housing in Toronto for Those who can Least Afford It. That is the work of Homes First which, on revenue of $17 million in 2018, provided supportive housing, food, and medical and social services in 13 properties to 362 people who would otherwise have been in hospitals or on the streets. In addition there were almost 125,000 nights of emergency shelter and over 400,000 meals served. Government funding was $15.2 million, with the balance from fees and donations. See more at homesfirst.on.ca.
Patricia, after 20 years leadership in supportive housing, was extremely knowledgeable about housing needs and costs, answering many questions from members present. The monthly cost of housing at Homes First ($1,545) compares with the much higher cost in a provincial jail cell ($9.420) or hospital ($13,950)
Patricia was introduced by Norma, thanked by David CS, Co-Chairs, RTE Community Service Committee.
President’s Announcement:
Joe Clarke, for Nilam Bedi, noted:
- June 29 – Anastasia Samoilova, this year’s intern from the University of Irkutsk, arrived. Will speak to our club on July 31.
- July 10 – the changeover meeting to welcome new President Nilam Bedi.
- August 28 – Charity Golf Tournament. More players needed and welcome. Contact: Bill Martin.
- September 8 – Rotary Foundation Walk at Humber College South. Please join our team. Leader and contact: Chad Fink.
- October 8-17 – Travel to Monrovia, Liberia for 14th Annual West Africa Project Fair, endorsed by Rotary’s Reach Out to Africa Committee (ROTA). Cost (without airfare) US$1,549 per person, double occupancy.
- July 16 – next RTE Board Meeting. Any member always welcome as a guest and observer.
50/50 Draw:
Susanne won a bottle of red. The Ace of Spades is amongst the final, remaining 12 cards.
Thank you!
Thank you to David CS for this week's Bulletin notes, and to Walter P for the photos!
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