North Hastings Community Trust

Holiday Meal Assistance for North Hastings low-income families has returned.

Registration for the program takes place at the North Hastings Community Cupboard (Food Bank) for two weeks on the following dates;

Tuesday December 6th and 13th from noon to 1:30pm
Thursday December 8th and 15th from 4:30 to 6pm
Friday December 9th and 16th from noon to 1:30pm

You will need to provide identification for all residents of the household and provide your physical mailing address. All registrants must be residents of Hastings County.

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We are currently holding a contest on our Facebook page, we have 4 gift bags full of items to give away! All you have to do to enter is "like" our page, and share it with your friends and family.

When you join us on Facebook you will be able to stay connected with us and updated on events, fundraisers and available services. For example, you won't miss out on our Online Silent Auction, which is scheduled for March 5-9, 2012.

Many people express a desire to support charities and local non-profits but are unsure how to or don't have spare time or money. By supporting us on Facebook you can informally volunteer in just a few minutes.

Another reason to join us is to find out about other local charities, programs and resources which may be new to the community or offered for a limited time only. Programs such as; Good Backpack Program, Kids In Need. We also post new employment opportunities and job search sources.

Please help us reach our goal of 200 "likes" by joining our Facebook page. We will be holding a random draw from all of our fans when we reach 125 likes, 150 likes, 175 likes and 200 likes. Please help spread the word!

Please come out to the public film screening of "Poor No More" to find out how we can work towards eliminating poverty in Canada.

Please come out and join the North Hastings Community Trust at the public film screening of "Poor No More", followed by a brief discussion of the movie.

The event will take place on August 15th at 7:00 pm at the Dungannon Community Centre on Hwy 62 in L'Amable, Ontario.

This event is open to everyone, pay what you can. Suggested donation of $5-$10 per person attending.

Funds raised go to support the North Hastings Community Trust in providing low-income families, individuals and children with emergency financial assistance for their basic needs and community referrals.



Film Description

We were always told, "If you work hard, things will get better". But many hard-working Canadians have only seen things get worse. Corporate profits soared, but only the rich got richer. The recession took away more jobs and piled up more debt, leaving more people poor or insecure.

Poor No More offers solutions to Canada's working poor. The film takes three Canadians to a world where people do not have to beg, where housing is affordable and university education is free. They ask themselves: if other countries can do this, why don't we?

Hosted by TV and film star Mary Walsh, Poor No More offers an engaging look at Canadians stuck in low paying jobs with no security and no future. Mary then takes us on a journey to Ireland and Sweden so we can see how these countries have tackled poverty while strengthening their economies. It offers hope to those who have to work two jobs a day and to those who can't find work.

Poor No More is the first film to explain the roots of the economic crisis, its impact on Canadians, and what can be done about it. It is designed to build public support for a real reduction in poverty.

Participate in our first Online Silent Auction by bidding on fabulous items that have been donated by local businesses and organizations. You can place your bids via e-mail and compete to win your favourite items. All funds raised will directly support the North Hastings Community Trust in our anti-poverty work. There is no up-front cost to attend this event and you can participate from anywhere you have access to a computer with the internet, anytime the auction is open. The auction runs from Monday March 7th at 9am until Friday March 11th at noon.

Thanks to all of our generous donors;

Jody Raven at the Anahata Horse Centre
Kris-Ann Jewellers
Grail Springs
Beauty Escape Day Spa
Warren Vivian at Terra Sun
Claire Tonack - RMT
McMichael Jewellers
Kerri McCann - CTP/RCST
Melissa Gordon of White Falcon Ceremonial Pipes
The Red Steer Butcher Shop
The Auto Clinic
Scentsy Flameless Candles sold by Lindsay
Mystical Creations

And to our very own Program Coordinator for donating the autographed NHL gear!