Dear Friends of Regeneration, This June, we are asking you to join us in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. From June 1- June 30, for every dollar you donate through Canada Helps, Regeneration will be entered in a contest to win $20,000 on Canada Day! The more you give, the more chances we have to […]
What To Know Before You Volunteer At A Homeless Shelter
Most of us want to make the world a better place, but many people don’t know where to begin. What’s more, we tend to assume that volunteer work will be much more complex and difficult than it usually is. In reality, volunteering at a homeless shelter can be an opportunity to have fun and develop […]
Supporting A Place to Be, This Easter
Regeneration 1: an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated. 2: spiritual renewal or revival. 3: renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process Regeneration Outreach Community is exactly that. We are a community of people […]
Can Going to Church Improve Your Mental Health?
For many, mental health is an uphill battle filled with obstacles that can be difficult to avoid. Depression, anxiety, panic disorders, and many other mental illnesses are prominent issues in many communities, including our own Brampton. This blog explores the possibility of worship services being an aid for those with mental health issues. How Mental […]
The Link Between Homelessness & Mental Health
More than 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness every year, and 1 in every 5 Canadians experiences mental illness. These social problems exist on a grand scale across Canada, but the relationship between them remains poorly understood by many. Members of the general public commonly make unfair assumptions about people who experience homelessness, mental health challenges, or […]
COVID-19 & Its Effects on the Homeless
COVID-19 has upset the balance of society everywhere you look. While economic downturn, schools’ social distancing measures, and unemployment are all problems for most— some of society’s at-risk populations are experiencing unfamiliar pressures. Homelessness is rising in Brampton and nearby Mississauga. The nature of the pandemic hinders conventional services for those in need. That number […]
10 Tips for Re-Entering the Workforce
Returning to the workforce can be an intimidating feat, especially if you’ve been out of it for an extended amount of time. If you’ve experienced homelessness, you may feel discouraged – especially if your last attempt at finding work was unsuccessful. At Regeneration, we understand the struggles that our guests have been through, and we’re […]
Ride For Refuge 2020
Words cannot express the gratitude that we at Regeneration Outreach Community have for all of those who have continued to contribute as volunteers, donors and friends during the unprecedented events of 2020. At Regen, our mission of serving the most vulnerable in our community has not wavered in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, as […]
Regeneration’s “New Normal” during the COVID-19 Pandemic
“We are all in this together (even if we are two metres apart)!” The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications for Regeneration Outreach Community, as adherence to the physical distancing measures that have been established to protect the public has meant that Regeneration has had to find creative ways to fulfil its mission. These changes […]
Practical Ways to Recognize & Combat Mental Illness Stigma
Together We Can End the Stigma Even though mental illness is not something anyone chooses to have, most people who live with mental illness have been blamed for their condition at some point. Outdated beliefs and attitudes contribute to the stigma surrounding mental illness and continue to harm countless individuals every day. Fortunately, we have […]