CHR for Women - Benefit Concert for Sistering

Last Thursday morning, walking near my place at Ossington & Bloor, I met a woman with an empty glaze in her eyes; she wasn’t wearing much more than a worn-out coat – rather ill equipped for winter in Toronto.

“‘Scuse me, sir. Do you know where Sistering is?”
“I don’t. … But I can help you find it.” 
“Thanks. I haven’t slept in 36 hours - I’m in rough shape.”

We looked it up on my phone. Turns out, she was close – Sistering: A Woman's Place is just two blocks west of Ossington - 962 Bloor St. West. I showed her to the door, she went into a safe place with a hot breakfast.

‪#‎CHRforWomen‬ Part II - Thursday (March 26) at 3030 - in support of Sistering - the March instalment of the series in support of local charities focused on aiding women struggling against poverty and violence. Since 1990, Sistering (www.sistering.org) has been providing a variety of essential services to homeless and marginalized women.‪#‎DonateWhatYouCan‬

21:30 – Simeon Ross (www.facebook.com/unitermusic)
22:00 – Crooked House Road (www.crookedhouseroad.com)‪#‎YoursTrulyOnDrums‬
23:00 – Heavyweights Brass Band (www.heavyweightsbrassband.com)

FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1581203098783829/
Proudly Sponsored by: THE UNICORN PROJECT (www.theunicornproject.ca) & GREG KAVANAGH MUSIC (www.gregkavanagh.com)

*If you can’t be there tomorrow, but would still like to make a donation, contact Josh Sullovey or Sistering (416-926-9762 -http://www.sistering.org/).

Sistering “provides basic services to women who are homeless, underhoused, low income or marginalized and are looking for a safe and welcoming place to go during the day. In a welcoming, non-judgmental environment women can access much-needed supports. Sistering serves a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse population in a positive environment through shared commitment to principles of equity and access.”

Next month: #CHRforWomen Part III - April 26 - THE STOP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTRE (www.thestop.org) feat. Georgian Bay (www.georgianbayband.com) & Horsey Craze!! (Will Kidman & Dallas Wehrle of Constantines and Justin Small of Do Make Say Think (official)...vintage Neil Young/Crazy Horse songs).