Wednesday October 5, 2016
Push for Change
What: Joe Roberts is pushing a shopping cart across Canada to raise awareness and dollars to end youth homelessness. He started the trek on May 1, 2016 in St. John’s Newfoundland and will end in Vancouver on September 30, 2017. During his 9,000km (17 month) journey he will be stopping in cities to engage communities with special events. Joe is coming to Kingston tomorrow and Friday with lots to see and do for the entire community.
When: October 6 & 7, 2016
Where: Various locations, see schedule below.
Schedule of Events:
October 6, 2016: Joe Arrives in Kingston
Walk With Joe:
Noon-1pm, Highway 15, Highway 2
- Opening event; walk with Joe and join him en route: Hwy 15, Hwy 2
- 1:00pm Arrival Ceremony: Walk will conclude at City Hall
October 7, 2016: Community Engagement Day
Youth Engagement:
10-11:30am: Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
- Speaking engagement for youth
Community Luncheon:
Noon- 2:00pm: Ambassador Hotel & Conference Centre
- Community luncheon with guest speaker, Joe Roberts
- Tickets available: https://push-for-change-2016.eventbrite.ca
Meeting with Frontline Agencies:
2-4:30pm
- Joe will tour local agencies that work to serve youth homelessness in KFL&A.
Events are sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield Kingston, coordinated by United Way of KFL&A
About United Way KFLA
United Way works with individuals, organizations and key partners to build and strengthen our community, bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Our vision is a future where people are self-sufficient in a community, where individuals live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging.
For information call 613-542-2674, email uway@unitedwaykfla.ca or visit www.unitedwaykfla.ca
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Media Contact(s):
Irene Carroll, Public and Media Relations
416-366-5473, irene@iseeassociates.ca
Bhavana Varma, President & CEO, United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674, ext. 1101, bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca
Peter Kostagiannis, Broker of Record/President, Cushman & Wakefield Kingston
613-542-2724, peter.kostogiannis@cwkingston.com
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