Category Archives: Publications

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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Around the Block Strong Women

Posted February 19, 2012 by markleger

The February Edition of Around the Block is focused on Strong Women in the community. We are trying a new way of presenting Around The Block. Simply click on the cover of the paper and you will be able to zoom … 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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Around The Block

Posted October 11, 2011 by markleger

The October edition of Around the Block is focused on Wellness in the community in its varied forms. You will read stories on community gardens, exercise classes, and outdoor recreation. The paper is also celebrating a couple of anniversaries – its own … Read more →

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Vital Signs 2011

Posted October 6, 2011 by markleger

The Greater Saint John Community Foundation has released the sixth annual Vital Signs report. Prepared by the Human Development Council, Vital Signs seeks to measure aspects of the quality of life in our community using ten broad categories: Gap Between … Read more →

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Around The Block: Focus on Learning

Posted September 8, 2011 by markleger

The August edition of Around the Block is focused on Learning in the community, in its many and varied forms. Joan Doucette is just one of the people highlighted in the this issue. She’s working toward her GED at 56 years … Read more →

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2011 Report Card on Homelessness

Posted June 3, 2011 by markleger

Valerie Saunders’ apartment is warm and welcoming. She has a comfortable couch with a flower pattern covering, and a softly lit reading lamp on an end table. There is artwork and pictures of family members on the walls. She feels … Read more →

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VitalSigns 2009

Posted October 6, 2009 by admin

The Greater Saint John Community Foundation released VitalSigns 2009 today, our region’s annual check-up. Click here to see the full document or here to see the expanded online version.

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Perspectives on Homelessness

Posted September 10, 2009 by admin

The Greater Saint John Homelessness Steering Committee has released Volume 2, Issue 2 of their homelessness newsletter. Click here to read the full document.