News from Quint
Cooking, it is More than Food, it is Bonding!
At Pleasant Hill Place (PHP), our supportive transitional home for mothers and children, cooking is a very social activity…and it's fun! Cooking is used as an opportunity for staff to teach residents a new life skill, that naturally turns into an opportunity to bond....
Mental Health Supports
What is mental health? Mental health has multiple meanings and everyone's experience is different. It affects our mental, emotional and social well being along with how we act, think and feel. Our mental health guides how we make decisions, and manage stress. Trying...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
International Holocaust Remembrance Day happens each January to pay tribute to the memory of Holocaust victims. Over this last year, we have seen a rise in targeted racist attacks around the world, and the increasing importance of education on hate crimes like the...
Including Skill Building as Part of your Job Search
How about this for an attention grabber….FREE training! Do you know it is out there and how to access it? One positive trend that we have noticed throughout 2020 and that has continued into 2021, are the training opportunities available virtually. Take advantage of...
Disrupting the Cycle of Transiency. An Oski Mācipayin Success Story.
“This is the longest I’ve ever lived in one place” – Quint Tenant Many of Quint's tenant families have never lived in a single place for over a year. They continually move due to inadequate housing, poor quality housing or for making bad personal choices. This cycle...
Candidates Respond to Addressing Poverty in the Core Neighbourhoods
The civic election is Monday, November 9th. Our City plays a critical role in keeping the community and its residents healthy. Voting in a civic election is your way of choosing which person running for Council and for Mayor will represent your voice when making...