By David Onuoha and John Wilson Help keep Mississauga’s homeless warm this winter In the past few months, there has been a marked increase in the number of Compass clients who have become homeless. This has been due mainly to the rising cost of rent and housing. Currently, more than 60 clients of The Compass […]
A passionate Compass volunteer named Judi Willrich is hosting a fundraising event for The Compass on November 16/17 from 6 pm to 6 pm. We’d like to introduce you to her and encourage you to take part. By Judi Willrich Who am I? I am a self-employed make-up artist, hairstylist and photographer. I am always […]
Did you know that Monday, October 22, 2018 is Election Day in the City of Mississauga? You can make a difference in your community by exercising your right to vote. As a Canadian citizen, voting is not only your right, it is your responsibility. Your community is shaped by the outcome of an election and […]
By John Wilson Since she was elected as mayor of Mississauga in 2014, Bonnie Crombie says her main focus has been on keeping the city affordable. That was her main message to The Compass Men’s Group when she visited The Compass on September 25. Crombie discussed what part The Compass can play in providing a […]
By John Wilson Rookie PC MPP for Mississauga—Lakeshore Rudy Cuzzetto was at The Compass on August 28, for dinner with The Compass Men’s Group, followed by a question-and-answer session about some of the issues the Port Credit community is facing. There was no shortage of questions, especially about the need for affordable housing, but some […]
Our new Market is open! It’s moved over to where the offices used to be. Thank you so much to everyone who helped with the move this weekend. To see it in person, come in for a shift! Shifts are available for sign-up online until the end of November. In our new Market, the aisles […]
By Kevin Linger On September 15, The Compass will be hosting our annual signature fundraising event: The Walk. This year, we want to make The Walk the biggest and best event we’ve ever had. To achieve our goals, we need your help spreading the word. To reach as many members of our community as possible, […]
By John Wilson In the middle of a heat wave in July, it can be easy to forget that people in our community are going hungry. Yet the summer months are frequently one of the most difficult times of the year for families and individuals struggling with hunger. Many parents rely on assistance from the […]
Welcome to Compass Directions, the new official blog of The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre! This blog is managed by the Communications and Development Committee at The Compass. The Board of Directors at The Compass has several standing committees to oversee day-to-day operations at the food bank. In addition to the Communications and Development […]