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As Ontario restricts supervised consumption, can 'HART hubs' fill the gap?
Aug. 27, 2024 | Ottawa Morning with Robyn Bresnahan Provincial funding for addictions treatment is desperately needed, say operators and experts, but restricting harm reduction could undermine their goal. Executive Director Nathan Gardner sits down with Robyn Bresnahan on CBC Ottawa morning. The discourse on this announcement, as you can imagine, is layered, complex, and extremely important. Have a listen! https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100/clip/16090323 |
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Executive Director Nathan Gardner speaks about "Finding Community Solutions" on the Surviving Addiction Channel
March 24, 2024 | Surviving Addiction | YouTube Nathan Gardner has spent over a decade in the Health and Social Services sector, and has helped develop mental health and addictions programming with a focus community development. An Educator by trade, he has sat on various committees including the Social Planning Network of Ontario and Lakeridge Health Integrated Planning Committee for Mental Health and Addictions. He has also co-authored two reports on the Non-Profit sector in Durham and Ontario, entitled "Connected Through Uncertainty" and "We're on our Way." |
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Pathwise Spotlight: Back Door Mission
Mar 29, 2024 | Pathwise Credit Union | YouTube Join David Vink, our Director of Commercial Services at Pathwise, as he dives deep into the heartwarming and crucial work carried out by The Back Door Mission. David shares his firsthand experiences volunteering with the organization, shedding light on the profound impact their services have on the community and the individuals they serve. From providing essential resources to offering comprehensive support services, The Back Door Mission is truly making a difference in lives every day. |
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Oshawa’s Back Door Mission receives $1.1 million in provincial funding
June 30, 2023 | Global News | Ojasvini Parashar The Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty in downtown Oshawa has secured a one-year funding commitment of $1.1 million from the provincial government. Oshawa’s Back Door Mission receives $1.1 million in provincial funding - Durham | Globalnews.ca |
The Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty in downtown Oshawa has secured a one-year funding commitment of $1.1 million from the provincial government. Ojasvini Parashar/ Global News
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Oshawa’s services hub for vulnerable people releases video series
March 25, 2022| Global News | Ladna Mohamed The Backdoor Mission released a video campaign titled "We Are Listening," to give vulnerable community members a platform to share their stories. An episode is released every two weeks. https://globalnews.ca/news/8710442/oshawas-services-hub-for-vulnerable-people-releases-video-series/ |
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Pandemic Heroes: awards program taking nominations to recognize those making an impact
May 7, 2021 | Global News | Brittany Rosen https://globalnews.ca/news/7843710/pandemic-heroes-awards-program-taking-nominations-to-recognize-those-making-an-impact/ |
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Oshawa, Region helping the homeless
The Oshawa Express
April 23, 2021
https://oshawaexpress.ca/oshawa-region-helping-the-homeless/
The Oshawa Express
April 23, 2021
https://oshawaexpress.ca/oshawa-region-helping-the-homeless/
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Durham farmers donate fridges to local food banks
Durham Radio News January 6, 2021 https://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/131370 |
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Mission United a success
The Oshawa Express July 29, 2020 https://oshawaexpress.ca/mission-united-a-success/ |
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Oshawa’s Mission United supporting hundreds of individuals each week during coronavirus pandemic
Global News
May 21, 2020
https://globalnews.ca/news/6965057/oshawa-mission-united-homeless-support-coronavirus-pandemic/
Global News
May 21, 2020
https://globalnews.ca/news/6965057/oshawa-mission-united-homeless-support-coronavirus-pandemic/
Community groups team up to help unsheltered
The Oshawa Express
April 22, 2020
https://oshawaexpress.ca/community-groups-team-up-to-help-unsheltered/
The Oshawa Express
April 22, 2020
https://oshawaexpress.ca/community-groups-team-up-to-help-unsheltered/
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Rogers TV Interview May 21st, 2020
This week's guest is Oshawa Councillor Derek Giberson who speaks about how Mission United is coming to the aid of those in need during COVID-19. |
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Rogers TV Interview April 28th, 2020
COVID-19 updates in the Durham Region. Feed the Need in Durham, Ontario Power Generation and the Back Door Mission responds to an increased demand during COVID-19 pandemic. Derek Giberson's interview at 15:15 |
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Wheelchair Accessibility 2018
Thanks to the Rick Hansen Foundation, the Back Door Mission was able to install wheelchair accessible doors making it easier for Patrons to enter our facilities. Thank you Rick Hansen Foundation!! |
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Professors Of Funk Christmas special returns to Oshawa 2016
Oshawa This Week December 9, 2016 https://www.durhamregion.com/whatson-story/7005904-professors-of-funk-christmas-special-returns-to-oshawa/ |
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