Archives for April 2022

We have just officially wrapped up our first virtual “Cooking With Confidence”; the latest offering in Sustainable Livelihoods programming.

Participants in this 10-week pilot were provided tools, ingredients, and weekly classes. Hosted by a professional chef educator, they covered a wide range of cooking skills like how to properly use their equipment, prepare ingredients, and put together a healthy meal for their family. They were also provided an opportunity to obtain their Food Handling Certificate, that can be used to explore employment opportunities in the food service industry and expand their pathways to financial independence.

Available to both our shelter residents and outreach clients, they were able to join from wherever they were located each week. Ten weeks worth of amazing meal creations and virtual connection was an incredible opportunity for our teams, and we are so excited for the next.

Thanks to generous supporters – like Rotary Etobicoke in this case – we are able to make programs like this a reality, and bring them into the lives of our clients and their journey to empowerment.

CHECK OUT OUR INTRO HERE!

“Mom always gives back. This year we want to give back too!” – State & Main Etobicoke are donating $10 for every reservation made for Mother’s Day weekend (May 6th-8th) in honour of all the mothers in our community.

Open 11am to 11pm, there’s something for everyone in the family from sharable plates to delicious drinks, mains, small meals, salads, sides, and an amazing kids’ menu… not to mention tasty treats. An amazing family dining experience, they’re now bringing even more to the table in supporting worthy causes.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION HERE!

“As we celebrate mothers on this day, we as an organization recognize that many of them face incredible adversity and challenges every single day.

We are grateful to State & Main for this Mother’s Day initiative. For working with us to make a difference in our community here in Etobicoke. For setting such an incredible example of what we can do when we combine forces and share in a single mission – to create a better, safer, more equitable place to live.

As a multi-service organization, the donations received from this partnership will go a long way to empower us to provide support to thousands of victims of violence and poverty – women and children in our own backyards – who are working to create sustainable livelihoods.

Sharing a meal is not just about food – it’s about coming together. And when we come together, we can not only enjoy more, we can achieve more.”

Carla Neto, Executive Director, Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke