{"id":5744,"date":"2014-06-19T20:11:08","date_gmt":"2014-06-20T00:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/?p=222"},"modified":"2014-06-19T20:11:08","modified_gmt":"2014-06-20T00:11:08","slug":"blue-doors-shelter-honours-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/blue-doors-shelter-honours-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Door honours volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For 32 years, Blue Door has been an integral part of our community, providing emergency shelter for the homeless of York Region. As a non-profit organization serving some 1,500 people each year, comprising families, men and youth, the agency reaches out to the community for donations and other assistance.<\/p>\n

Last week at its annual general meeting in East Gwillimbury, Blue Door executive director Anne Stubley and staff also hosted an inaugural barbecue to thank those individuals and organizations whose support not only helps Blue Door and its clients survive, but thrive.<\/p>\n

The agency that manages numerous support programs and three shelters, Leeder Place for families, Porter Place for men and York Region Youth for males between 16 and 26, depends heavily on the community, Stubley said. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t do it without them,\u201d she said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The agency that manages numerous support programs and three shelters, Leeder Place for families, Porter Place for men and York Region Youth for males between 16 and 26, depends heavily on the community, Stubley said. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t do it without them,\u201d she said. Accordingly, a committee was struck to identify and honour a representation of supporters among the myriad appreciated donors. \u201cIt was hard to narrow it down,\u201d she said. \u201cWe wanted to select a cross section of community groups that donate time, energy, products and services.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eight organizations were cited for their contributions to Blue Door: St. Elizabeth Seton Parish\u00a0(Newmarket), St. John Chrysostom Parish\u00a0(Newmarket), Home Depot Bradford (Aurora, Newmarket), Mike Fenton of Paragon Security, Jamie MacDonald of Aurora Winter Blues Festival, and York Region Media Group.<\/p>\n

The parishes were lauded for seasonal help and the volunteer assistance from their congregations.<\/p>\n

The three Home Depots\u2019 continued support was \u201cincredible,\u201d she said. The trio of stores and volunteer staff provided funds and labour to renovate Blue Door\u2019s youth shelter.<\/p>\n

Paragon\u2019s Fenton was applauded for spearheading a \u201chuge piece of work,\u201d that helped Blue Door focus on an initiative to keep clients, staff and visitors safe throughout the year. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t have afforded to do that on our own,\u201d Stubley said.<\/p>\n

The spotlight shone on MacDonald, the blues festival founder, for his kindness via an annual opening event that collects funds for three regional charities, including Blue Door. \u201cJamie has provided us with great exposure and substantial funds\u201d, she said.<\/p>\n

The York Region Media Group, publisher of community newspapers in the region\u2019s nine municipalities, received accolades for its contribution of advertising services, fundraising and donations of new books, caps and mitts. \u201cYRMG is absolutely fabulous,\u201d Stubley said. \u201cThey\u2019ve helped create community awareness for us and in addition to raising thousands of dollars, they have given us gift cards and movie passes that go directly into the hands of our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the many Blue Door helps each year, some 500 are guided toward permanent housing, she said. Because of growing demand and poverty levels, the agency regrettably has to tell 6,000 people each year that the shelters are full. \u201cThat\u2019s the tough part of the job,\u201d she said. \u201cEspecially when they\u2019ve been brave enough to call us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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