Green Wood Coalition

What happens when filmmakers give the cameras to women who are incarcerated? What happens when we hear their voices. This free film and panel discussion are must-sees!

Senator (Independent) Kim Pate was the executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies for more than two decades. In 2014, she was named a Member of the Order of Canada for advocating on behalf of women who are marginalized, victimized or incarcerated, and for her research on women in the criminal justice system. Senator Pate voice is featured in the documentary, Conviction, and will be part of our Community 101 online live panel discussion this Thursday, November 26 at 7 PM EST. Thanks to Northumberland United Way you can stream the film and watch the panel discussion for free (follow this link to register). https://www.universe.com//community-101-film-series-ticket

Shout out to the crew members making delicious meals, delivering to folks at home and taking a few minutes for a porch visit. Social inclusion, food security and a little bit of fun on the way! It always takes a village.

Today is National Housing Day. Check out our Community 101 Film Series that explores some of the why around the housing crisis. Details at greenwoodcoalition.com

Our friend, Celia, is offering yoga online.

Notice how I used my short acceptance speech to educate a new audience? Most NGOs just talk to themselves. Probably every foundation in the homeless sector has ...funded documentary movies that promised massive change but only reached people who already have an affinity for homelessness. If we're going to change the narrative on homelessness, we must intentionally connect with new networks of people, which is what Invisible People focuses on, and why we partner with brands like Hanes. Pepsi and Ritz Crackers.

Due to COVID-19 The Giving Tree is not running in its traditional format this year BUT don't worry - a team of agencies are working together to make something g...reat happen! Cobourg/Port Hope Salvation Army Community & Family Services is leading a network of community organizations to host a toy and donation drive to support family and children. Monetary, toy and gift card donations are welcome. Please read the details in this flyer carefully to learn how you can give or how to refer a family to the program. Follow The Giving Tree for updated information as the program rolls out.

There are many things we miss as our weekly community dinner is on hold. One of the special things was our monthly birthday celebrations. So, if you see Kim Noseworthy around this week, be sure to wish her a happy birthday from all of us.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. This is always a good time to reflect on the many blessing that come our way. In that vein, as summer fades away, we're re-sharing this sweet community video that we assembled for the Summer Solstice in June. As we look toward the winter coming and pandemic concerns increasing, we know it's going to be incredibly difficult for many people. Covid-19 has highlighted the housing crisis in our community and a growing number of people are finding themselves without a home. We can't fix that--it's a multi-layered problem--but we can continue to show up for people, meeting them where they're at and continue to build a stronger, more caring community that is up to the collective challenges presented by homelessness, hunger, poverty, mental illness and overdose. Stay well and take care of each other.

"With the COVID-19 pandemic a constant in our lives in 2020, Northumberland News heard about possible opioid overdoses and wanted to ensure the community knew what was being done about them." -Northumberland News Editorial

Our new Pay with a Post It board Come say Hi & pay it forward, use a Post It or just come to say Hi to The Bean Team #payitforward #spreadthelove #spread...thekindness #cobourg #coffee #locallove #supportlocal #supporteachother #downtowncobourg Downtown Cobourg

Take a few minutes to listen to this powerful speech from earlier today by Aspasia Allison Russell. Many of us remember her wonderful performances with Birds of Chicago at Imaginate 2018 in Cobourg. She packs much depth and urgency into these words. #blacklivesmatter #womensmarch2020

This might disrupt some myths and misconceptions.

Little libraries tend to be most present in neighbourhoods with homes and homeowners and less present where there are apartments and low-income housing. #littlelibraries #diverselibraries #bipocauthors

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own shelter? Purify water for safe drinking? Make rope out of natural materials? Then join us online for a Bushcraft Educa...tional Series facilitated by special guest Caleb Musgrave of Hiawatha First Nation providing an Anishinaabeg perspective on a variety of subjects based on years of experience. All are welcome to attend. To register contact: Matthew Olsen [email protected] 705-775-0387 ext 237 Registration includes access to the entire series. See more

Please consider signing this time-sensitive petition today if you can. "Housing is a human right, and it is only truly implemented as a right if everyone has access to supportive and affordable housing. With the government’s current target of reducing chronic homelessness by 50% over 10 years (which is really reducing 50% of 10% of the total number of people who are homeless in a year in Canada), it inherently fails to acknowledge this right and leaves the most marginalized behind."

World Mental Health Day

These t-shirts were designed by Peterborough artist, Alex Bierk, to be sold as a limited run fundraiser for street-level work in his community. Every time David and Nicole wear their shirts they are asked where to buy them. Alex has offered to make a run of these shirts as a fundraiser for Green Wood Coalition. Would you purchase one in solidarity with those who have lost a loved one to overdose? Details to follow.

This is a good time to be exploring alternative ways of approaching crisis work in our communities.

It's great to see some of our partners in Peterborough making a bold move like this to confront the opioid poisoning epidemic that has hit the city so hard. We look forward to this kind of healthcare being normalized as a step back from the brink.

#Winteriscoming and The Salvation Army is celebrating their 26th season of Coats for Kids! Do you have extra gently used coats laying around not being used? Do...nate them to a child or youth who needs to stay warm this Winter *Also accepting hats, mitts, snow pants etc.* Drop off any donations to our office, 62 Swayne St, Cobourg. #LocalLove #NorthumberlandCounty #Coats4Kids #Donate

Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day. If you’re not sure what that’s about, this is a good time to learn more.

Orange Shirt Day, September 30. Is not just a memorial.