CONSTRUCTION STARTS AT NEW BEGINNINGS
Construction has officially begun at New Beginnings in Kitchener — and we couldn’t be more grateful.
November 18 marked the start of building 20 new affordable townhomes that will offer safety, stability, and a fresh start for families in our community. This project is possible thanks to our partnership with Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region, the ongoing support of The Region of Waterloo and CMHC, and the many donors who believed in this vision long before the first shovel hit the ground. To everyone who has supported this $2-million capital campaign — thank you.
AT 85, MARTIN BUHR SHOWS NO SIGN OF SLOWING DOWN...
After a lifetime of working for charities and not profits, Martin Buhr is not planning on slowing down anytime soon, even at the age of 85.
“One could do that, but that’s like rotting – rotting physically and mentally and spiritually -just to assume a position of non-involvement. That’s shutting yourself off from the dynamism of life. It’s very dynamic to stay engaged and healthy, and there’s lots of benefits to me,” Buhr said.
Beyond Housing lives up to its name with new freezer program
Although inflation has slowed down somewhat to 3.1 per cent, many Canadians like Brenda Kumornik are still feeling the pinch. “A little bag used to be 10 bucks a bag and it’s $20 to $30 per bag of groceries now. That’s not even just food, that’s toiletries, as well and it’s outrageous out there right now…