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Discussion: Non Profit Immigrant Settlement Agencies in New Brunswick: Answering the Call for Population Growth

Posted May 4, 2012 by chrishopkins

The Saint John Human Development Council and the Saint John Multicultural & Newcomers Resource Centre Inc. present Non-profit Immigrant Settlement Agencies in New Brunswick: Answering the Call for Population Growth? By Professor Luc Thériault University of New Brunswick Dr. Thériault … Read more →

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Saint John Human Development Council Hosting Mayoralty Forum

Posted April 12, 2012 by chrishopkins

The Saint John Human Development Council and the UNB Urban Institute are partnering to host a Saint John Mayoralty Candidates Forum Friday, April 20th. The Forum will be held at UNBSJ Grand Hall (corner of Charlotte Street and Kings Square)  … Read more →

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Human Development Council releases the Saint John Homelessness Report Card

Posted March 20, 2012 by chrishopkins

The Human Development Council  released the 2012 Saint John and New Brunswick Homlessness Report Card today. This marks the fourth year of the report card. The report card includes stories on the STAR Network, youth homelessness and more. You can … Read more →

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Launch of 2012 homelessness report card

Posted March 8, 2012 by Kathryn

Join us for the launch of Experiencing Homelessness 2012, a report card on housing and homelessness in Greater Saint John and our province. Where: The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC), 28 Richmond Street When: Monday, March 19 at 11am There will be … Read more →

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HDC Is Hiring!!

Posted February 20, 2012 by chrishopkins

HOMELESSNESS COORDINATOR AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPER Homelessness Coordinator Job Description (Click Here) The Human Development Council is looking for a motivated individual who wants to make a difference in our community. We are looking for a Homelessness Coordinator/ Community Developer who … Read more →

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Province provides $50,000 for youth homeless facility

Posted December 7, 2011 by markleger

The provincial government is providing financial support to the Saint John Youth House, a planned housing facility for homeless and at-risk youth. The facility will become part of a co-ordinated effort to provide housing and support services to the nearly 200 … Read more →

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Sea Dogs support campaign to end homelessness

Posted December 7, 2011 by markleger

November 29, 2011 Sea Dogs don toques to help end youth homelessness in Saint John Saint John – The Saint John Sea Dogs are showing their support for the Raising the Roof National Toque campaign for homeless youth in Saint … Read more →

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Youth homelessness in Saint John

Posted December 5, 2011 by markleger

There are nearly 200 homeless youth in Saint John. A working working group that includes representatives from youth-serving organizations and area churches is currently working on establishing an emergency housing facility to complement and strengthen existing housing and support services … Read more →

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2011 Child Poverty Report Card

Posted November 22, 2011 by markleger

The child poverty rate in New Brunswick fell to 9.9% in 2009. That represents 14,000 children – almost one in 10 – according to figures published in the 2011 Child Poverty Report Card, released by HDC in conjunction with the … Read more →

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Common Ground Conference

Posted October 13, 2011 by markleger

Greg Paul, founder of Sanctuary Church in Toronto and author of God in the Alley and The Twenty Piece Shuffle, is headlining a two-day conference on how church and lay leaders can collaborate to build a better Saint John. A … Read more →

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