Ontario MPP and former Minister of Children and Youth Services, as well as Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism, Michael Coteau joins us for a great conversation on our Out of the Blue podcast around Basic Income, poverty, affordable housing and homelessness, and as well his hopes for the future of his party, Ontario and the rest of the country coming out of Covid-19 Visit www.bluedoor.ca
There are so many smaller charities that are doing innovative work to end homelessness but who are cash limited in moving forward. Join us on a very special Out of the Blue Podcast, as President, Lou Odette of the P&L Odette Charitable Foundation, talks about his unique approach to ending homelessness through supporting longer term relationships with smaller charities doing this life changing work. Visit www.bluedoor.ca for more information
To prevent the potential risk of homelessness we’ll need systemic change. Join us as CEO of Toronto CAS, Paul Rosebush and Child Advocate and First Voice Advocate in child welfare, homelessness, and gender-based violence sectors, Cheyanne Ratnam, join us on the Out of the Blue podcast to talk about the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto’s new and innovative program “Journey to Zero” which looks to shift their child welfare model to build better outcomes for children and families.
While homelessness across Canada is always a challenge, even more so in Canada’s biggest city, the City of Toronto. This week we are joined by Mary-Anne Bedard the city’s General Manager of Shelter, Support and Housing Administration on the OTB podcast where we discuss the challenges, both pre and post Covid19, and the some of the amazing innovations she and her team at the City are driving forward in the battle to prevent end homelessness in the next 10 years
In housing 331 people since March, the Region of Peel embraced the mindset of progress over perfection. Join us on a special OTB as Leslie Moreau, Manager of Client Services walks us through how they managed this extraordinary feat
In order for real change to occur, we need strong systemic solutions. Join us on Out of the Blue this week as our very special guest, Elizabeth McIsaac, President of Maytree, talks about the Right to Housing in Canada, and the incredible work Maytree is doing to reduce poverty and strengthen civic communities. Visit www.bluedoor.ca
While the Covid19 pandemic was felt by all, for the thousands of youth experiencing homelessness across Canada, their struggle became even tougher. Join us on a special Out of the Blue podcast, as David French, the Director of Policy and Director of Policy and Planning at Away Home Canada, talks about the devastating effect the pandemic had, how the sector has responded and what we’ll need to do moving forward. Visit www.bluedoor.ca
For over 30 years, Sam Tsemberis has been leading the charge to end homelessness and is widely seen as one of the leading experts in the field globally. The father of Housing First joins us on this very special episode of Out of the Blue, one you don’t want to miss! Visit www.bluedoor.ca to find out more about how you can help.
Some of the most impactful and innovative work that has been done to prevent and end youth homelessness has been done by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary. Join us as inspirational CEO, Jeff Dyer talks to us about the work of the BGCC, his journey and some of the exciting work that is on it’s way in the near future
For years, Executive Director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Steve Cordes and his team have been quietly leading the way in preventing & ending homelessness in London, Ontario. Check it out as he drops some knowledge on this episode of OTB
Dr. Sandy Buchman, President of the Canadian Medical Association joins us on Out of the Blue to discuss the social determinants of health and how they relate to people experiencing homelessness and what he hopes we can learn from these challenging times of Covid19 Visit www.bluedoor.ca
Australia has leading the way on homelessness prevention for years with the introduction of the Upstream project. Dr. David Mackenzie joins on the Out of Blue podcast to talk about his ground breaking work that is being duplicated across the world
While the pandemic has hit everyone hard, it has hit our nation’s most vulnerable the hardest. The talented, hard working and respected CEO of the Fred Victor Centre, Keith Hambly joins us on Out of the Blue to talk about how his team and the sector in the City of Toronto have rallied hard to make sure people experiencing homelessness are not left behind.
If we are to truly to prevent and end homelessness in Canada, we need to tell the stories of the people living through it. Journalist and former Toronto Star reporter, Emily Mathieu joins us on Out of the Blue to talk about her years writing about homelessness and housing policy, and the stories that have stuck with her to this day”
While there are many people doing wonderful things to help our country’s most vulnerable during this pandemic, 20 year old Leah Denbok is using her gifts as a very talented photographer to make sure people experiencing homelessness are not forgotten. Join us on this very special episode of Out of the Blue to hear her inspirational story Visit BlueDoor.ca
Finland might be the first country in the world to actually end homelessness. Join us on Out of the Blue by Blue Door as our special guest Juha Kaakinen the Chief Executive of Y-Foundation in Finland joins us to talk about how they have made this incredible feat possible, and how in doing so has protected Finland’s most vulnerable during the Covid-19 crisis
Join us for this very special podcast with Dr. Peter Mackie from Wales as he talks us through how they are using the “Duty to Assist” to rapidly house individuals in need to help prevent homelessness Visit www.bluedoor.ca
Everyday in Canada, 1 in 4 women will experience violence in their household. Join us for this very special episode of Out of the Blue, as Lorris Herenda, Executive Director of Yellow Brick House helps us understand the magnitude of VAW, the services available to women, some of the work that is being done across Canada, and on the challenges Covid-19 has had on the sector
The Calgary Drop In Centre is the largest emergency housing program in Canada. In the past year, they’ve made remarkable new strides in rapidly rehousing their clients. Join us on Out of the Blue with our guest, CEO Sandra Clarkson as she talks about this amazing transformation, the challenges, the process and ultimately, the great success
What started as a few people wanting to help during this pandemic, had turned into a massive wave of good. Join us for this special episode of OTB as Yusuf Amhed from ConquerCovid19 talks about how over 100 volunteers are delivering much needed PPE, tablets, baby monitors and much more, to our country’s most vulnerable.
Join us on OTB as Tom Walker, a Clinical Traumatologist talks about trauma, it's relationship to homelessness & how the Covid19 crisis is greatly effecting those with addiction & mental health challenges
Ask most Canadians who is leading the way in ending youth homelessness, and one organization continually is mentioned. Covenant House supports and houses hundreds of youth each year and is continually implementing new programs to meet the ever changing needs of the youth they serve. Join us as their Executive Director, Mark Aston, one of the most innovative thinkers in this space, speaks with us on Blue Door's Out of the Blue podcast
While Covid19 is effecting us all, our most vulnerable are feeling it even more so. Listen to this very special episode of our Out of the Blue podcast by Blue Door as we make the voices of people experiencing homelessness heard as they share their fears & anxieties in these times of great challenge.
We can learn so much from the success of others internationally and Tamsin Sterling is no exception. Tune into Out of the Blue this week to hear about some of the innovative and ingenious work they are doing in Wales to prevent and end homelessness. To assist in helping the homeless in York Region visit www.bluedoor.ca
Now more than ever every Canadian needs a safe place to call home. While this pandemic is challenging for all of us, even more so for the 235,000 Canadians who are experiencing homelessness. Join us for a conversation with Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, as we discuss how our country and communities are responding to Covid19, both the challenges and the successes, in supporting Canada’s most vulnerable. Donate to www.BlueDoor.ca...
While the business community has always been keen to give back to help non profit charities, a way forward that would streamline their efforts into a measurable impact has been missing. Award winning entrepreneur and business owner Jody Steinhauer and Chief Kits Officer Lauren Ott, join us on the Out of the Blue podcast to discuss their incredible initiative Kits for a Cause that is providing a win/win for companies to give back and for non profits to see a truly meaningful impact. Visit www.blu...
Micheal Braithwaite takes a few minutes to update us on what the current situation is in finding solutions for the potential of homeless people in York Region contracting the Coronavirus Covid19 and what measures are in place already to assist the region in caring for these people in isolation if it is needed. Your donations are needed more than ever. Please visit www.BlueDoor.ca to help in any way you can.
This amazing survivor of the streets where he grew up with his street family, courageously shares his story and how he grew into the person he is today working to help kids exiting care find a safe place to call home. Join us on out of the blue for an incredible chat with Erik Wexler.
In order to prevent and end youth homelessness, we have to think beyond adding more shelter beds. CEO, Clovis Grant from 360kids joins us on Out of the Blue to talk about their unique program Night Stop which pairs low risk youth experiencing homelessness with volunteer hosts in the community. Visit BlueDoor.ca to make a donation today.
Beyond emergency housing, Libraries and other social gathering spots provide people experiencing homelessness a safe place to go during the day. Ryan Dowd, who runs an Emergency Shelter in Chicago, IL, joins us on Out of the Blue to talk about his work training Librarians and others in retail around having positive interactions with people experiencing homelessness across North America
