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THIS NUTRITION MONTH

Reduce food waste through better regulation

The Old Brewery Mission has partnered with the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP) and the CAGP Foundation for their 2021 Will Power campaign, the biggest campaign in CAGP’s history. This exciting initiative aims to turn ordinary Canadians into extraordinary philanthropists by making gifts in Wills the social norm. The Willpower.ca website offers resources on how to make a gift in Will and access to charities, including the Old Brewery Mission.

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SIX KEY PRIORITIES

To end chronic homelessness, we must think differently and act collectively. Therefore, our work with homeless men and women is based on a comprehensive plan focused on six key areas of action:

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HOMELESSNESS DOESN’T END WHEN WINTER FUNDING DOES

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International Women’s Day : Let’s change the way we look at women who are homeless

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Inaugural Conference on Homelessness Prevention in Quebec

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