Native Women's Centre

Last year I read in the Hamilton Spectator NWC and other non profit organizations will be experiencing funding cuts and unfortunately this has caused a ripple effect in the urban native community. Yesterday KMHC tenants received a notice from the office that the NWC food hamper program will be limited only to those “experiencing extreme financial hardship.” I think a clearer definition is needed…does a person have to be eating canned dog food or living on bread and water before they can get assistance? Come on people! Any person who’s on OW/ODSP or on a pension is living below the poverty line to me that would qualify as “extreme financial hardship”

Don’t let the food hamper program deteriorate you could save $$ by describing to an applicant what is available and ask if these items are needed. Some of the items that NWC put in the boxes are not always used. Don’t get me wrong NWC is an excellent organization…you ladies just need to do some brainstorming.

Personally I don’t understand why some months ago Koo Gaa Da Win Manitou got involved with the NWC food hamper program there was no need for a liaison.

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Tony King said…

Good news! This evening I received an e-mail from the Native Women's Centre Executive Director. I’m not going into detail on what was said but I will say this, we’re both on the same page and she assured me they will continue to help the KM tenants with their food hamper program.
On behalf of the KM tenants I thank Linda Ense Executive Director of NWC
:)

February 11, 2012 at 1:19:00 AM EST

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