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SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF SHELTER WORKERS AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOMELESSNESS SERVICES RECOGNITION WEEK HELD JANUARY 25 TO JANUARY 31, 2022
Mayor Lehman advised that in recognition of the Emergency Shelter and Homelessness Services Recognition Week held on January 25 - 31, 2022, the City is providing a special recognition to the organizations and its workers and volunteers who have worked tirelessly, prior to, and throughout the pandemic under extremely difficult circumstances to support the less fortunate.
Mayor Lehman had each of the Executive Directors speak about their organization. He then acknowledged and named the workers and volunteers of the following organizations:
• David Busby Centre;
• The Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission Centre;
• Gilbert Centre;
• Youth Haven;
• Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe Muskoka; and
• John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka.
Mayor Lehman thanked the organizations and volunteers for their ongoing efforts, including the support they provide to the City’s least fortunate and community, and recognized the inspiring leadership of these organizations.
Councillor, N. Harris thanked the organizations, and acknowledged the Ryan’s Hope organization for its services, efforts, and hard work it also provides to the community.